William James “Bill” Gillis
William James “Bill” Gillis, 87, of Moncton, with
his loving family at his side, passed away peacefully at The Moncton
Hospital on Monday, December 26, 2016.
Born in Campbellton, NB, he was the eldest son of the late
William James and Mary (Haley) Gillis. His lifetime career was in the
technical and management fields of the telecommunications industry
with postings to various Maritime centers as well as St.
John’s, Montreal, Toronto, and internationally for 15 years
in Tanzania, East Africa. Throughout his life he was active in the
Amateur Radio Service, holding station license VE1WG since 1946, VE3WG
in Ontario, and 5H3WG in Tanzania. He served two terms as President of
the Moncton Area Amateur Radio Club where he also conducted license
qualifying instruction and edited the Club monthly newsletter. He was
a member of the Montreal Amateur Radio Club, the Oakville ON Radio
Club and in the national organization served as Regional Director
(Maritimes) and national President. He had been an active member of
the Beausejour Curling Club and the Beaver Curling
Club.
His many accomplishments included playing piano, woodworking,
genealogical research and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Bill
was well read, and enjoyed writing about many historical events that
he researched very thoroughly. He most enjoyed welcoming friends and
family to his home of 54 years in Harrisville, (especially the
Thursday lunch crowd), and helping his many grandchildren with their
projects in his shop whenever he could. He also took great
pride in his participation to influence the naming of Harrisville
Boulevard.
Bill will be sadly missed by his devoted wife of 65 years,
Patricia “Pat” (Picot); his cherished children, Diane
Prosser (Eric), Donald Gillis (Kathy), Daniel Gillis (Timmie), Kathie
Blomsma (Paul), Patti Trites (Steve) and Michael Gillis (Janet), all
of Moncton and Peter Gillis (Trina) of Leduc, AB; his adored
grandchildren, Derek Prosser, Jeff Prosser (Mariel), Audrey Cochrane
(Matt), Laura Frost (Brady), William Gillis, Jessica Gillis (Luc
Doiron), Jim Gillis (Manon Boudreau), Kristi Hughes (Tyler), Andrew
Trites (Sarah), Ben Trites, Jordan Gillis (Samantha Scribner), Tommy
Gillis, Katie Gillis, Shanna Gillis; his precious great grandchildren,
Marissa Prosser, Molly Cochrane, Ruby Cochrane, James Frost,
Mary Frost, five day old Liam Gillis and soon arriving Amelia Hughes;
his brothers, Robert Gillis (late Janice 1999) and Ralph Gillis (Alice
Marie); God-daughter, Patsy Burton; sisters-in-law, Claudette Picot
(Don) and Jeannine Cochrane (late Bill 2015);
brother-in-law, Jules Picot (Carol); several loving nieces,
nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by
his sister, Mary Elizabeth Gillis (2016) and his beloved great
granddaughter, Hailey Amelia Hughes (2015).
Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton
(858-1995) on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A
Service to celebrate and honor Bill’s life will be held at
Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm,
with Rev. Charles Broderick presiding. Reception in the Funeral Home
Reception Centre following the service. Interment will be following
the service at Lakeside Cemetery, Lakeville, Westmorland
Co.
In memory of Bill, donations to a memorial of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online
condolences at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com

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