Gilliatt, Ernest
Holmes
Ernest Holmes Gilliatt passed away June 22, 2017 in his
88th year after a brief illness.
Predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Gwen (1927-2003), and elder
brother, Carroll, Ernie will be sadly missed by brothers Gerald,
Robert and Bruce; sisters Marie and Dawn; sons Paul, Dayle (Ervina)
and John; and grandchildren Gabrielle and Nicholas, as well as nephews
and nieces, and their children.
Raised on the family farm near Annapolis Royal, NS, Ernie
graduated from Acadia University and the Nova Scotia Technical College
(now Dalhousie University) in Civil Engineering. In a career
spanning 45 years with the Canadian National Railway, the Bank of
Montreal and Transport Canada, he developed and applied his knowledge
and experience in transportation, systems and organization. His
consulting assignments took him to Ghana, Zimbabwe, Thailand, India
and Estonia.
After retiring to Guelph in 1998, Ernie joined Rotary
International and stayed active with lawn bowling, bridge, an exercise
program and the occasional round of golf. Recently he added
chess to his many interests. Ernie was also involved in
several local churches and philanthropic endeavours. His enthusiasm
for solving problems never diminished throughout his
life.
The family wishes to thank the people of St. Mary’s
Hospital in Kitchener for their efforts, especially Dr. Ashe and his
team as well as the staff of the Cardiac Intensive Care
Unit.
Cremation has taken place. A Service of Remembrance
will be held at Cutten Fields, 190 College Avenue East Guelph, ON at
1:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 12, 2017.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice
Wellington, Rotary International or a charity of your
choosing.
Arrangements entrusted to the
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph,
(519-824-0031).
We invite you
to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ernest Holmes Gilliatt.source
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