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Margaret ‘Mongie’ Gillis passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret (MacLeod) Pineau.
Mongie loved to get dressed up and go dancing. She was a very talented seamstress who loved to sew for her family. She enjoyed walking with her friends, especially Kate. She was a lady who truly loved animals.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Trudy Binder (the late Walter), Calgary; son, Jack (Laurie) Ettinger, Glace Bay; sister, Catherine ‘Duddie’ Ryan (the late Vince); and sister-in-law, Leona (Hank) Redmond, Sydney. She also leaves behind her precious grandchildren, Tamalah (Mark) Ettinger-Comer, Glace Bay, Jonathan (Aselin Debison) Ettinger, Digby, Fletcher (Julie) MacDonald, Calgary, Nikolas Binder, Calgary, Jaclyn Binder, Calgary, Aliesje (Jay) Macinnis and her great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Etienne, Emeric, Carlyn Blayne, Keagan and Connor.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Coady Gillis.
Visitation for Margaret was held Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date. A reception for family and friends will be held following the visitation in the Patten Memorial Reception Room.
Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA or your local animal shelter.
Online condolences and words of comfort may be left for the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.

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  Craig O'Neill on February 13th, 2012

  “To both Jackie , and Aliesje, and their respective families - my sincere condolences. My thoughts and paryers are with you during this difficult time.”

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• Jackie Laurie Lynn and Family

  Brenda Butler[MacIntyre] on February 13th, 2012

  “It has been a while since I have seen you folks and did not know Mongie but I do remember her mom, Marg. Pineau. So Jackie and family I pass on my condolences to you and on to Duddie as well.
  From an old St. Paul's Choir Buddy
  Brenda MacIntyre[Butler]”

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  Michael and Pam (MacLeod) McNeil on February 12th, 2012

  “so sorry to hear of Mongie's passing she was a great lady and it was an honor to have known her.. RIP Mongie. ”

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  Annie Beth Oldford on February 12th, 2012

  “Jack, Laurie, Tamalah, Jonathan,
  
  I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.”

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• Larry & Jackie Robertson on February 12th, 2012

  “DUDDIE, JACKIE & LEONA, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. " SHE WAS A SWEETIE "
  
  SHE WILL BE MISSED, BY ALL THAT KNEW HER.”

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• Judy and Freddie Harte on February 12th, 2012

  “Our thoughts are will all the family, we know how well liked she was. Lots of great memories will help at this difficult time. God Bless”

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• John & Elaine MacEachern on February 12th, 2012

  “Jackie, Laurie and family
  
  Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our prayers are with you.”

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• Jackie, Laurie and family

  Mary (Robertson) Campbell and family on February 11th, 2012

  “Our sincere sympathy during the loss of your dear mother. May you always cherish the beautiful memories....”

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  Debbie McDougall on February 11th, 2012

  “R.I.P. Mongie . You were truly one special unforgetable lady . My thoughts & prayers are with the family . ”

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• Isabell Cathcart on February 11th, 2012

  “Duddie, Danny, Darlene, Kim, Krista and families, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Sister and Aunt. I know how much you all loved her.”

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• A Very Special Lady

  Terry MacLeod on February 11th, 2012

  “The neighborhood will not be the the same without Mongie. Growing up with Mongie next door was a privilige(except on Saturday nights: trying to watch HNIC, while her mixmaster sent interference directly to our TV. Heaven is now, a much better place. ”

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  Cori Ferguson on February 11th, 2012

  “Jackie, Laurie, Tamalah, Johnathan, Dudie and families. I was so sorry to read of Mongie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.”

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• Charlene and Carl Graham on February 11th, 2012

  “Jack and Laurie and family and Duddie and family....God Bless you all at this time.may your memories help you through the days ahead.”

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  Rick MacDonald on February 11th, 2012

  “I am so sorry to read of Mongie's passing.She was always one of the "nice" people one gets to meet along life's short journey. Rest easy Mongie you have earned it.”

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  Dwane, Marlene, Sean & April Howie on February 11th, 2012

  “Jackie, Laurie & family...our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom.She was a lovely woman.Take care.”

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• Beautiful Lady

  jerry scott on February 11th, 2012

  “R.I.P "Mongie", how I remember, the "dances", we will sorryily miss you, My condolences to your family at this very sad time
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