Maureen Jessica Gillam
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: September 4th, 2014
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maureen Jessica (Gale) Gillam, Sept. 4, 2014 at, her residence in Sydney, N.S.
She was predeceased by her husband Sgt. Craig Gillam on Oct. 3, 2006.
She leaves to mourn her loving common-law partner Gerry Cormier, son Stephen, South Branch N.L., daughter Gale (Trevor Gillingham), Oromocto, N.B.; parents, Pius and Cecilia Gale, South Branch, N.L., sisters, Jenny Brake (Tony), Oromocto, N.B., Kathleen Sweetapple (Jim), South Branch, N.L., Margie Gale (Todd AuCoin), Stephenville, N.L., two nephews, Tyler Brake and Alexander Sweetapple, two nieces, Alexandra Frank and Megan Adams, two great-nieces, four great-nephews, and her dear friend Rita Gillam and a wide circle of family and friends.
Maureen will be fondly remembered for her zest for life. She truly enjoyed socializing with friends. Her and Gerry loved to dance and enjoyed riding their Harleys.
Visitation and rosary will be held at St. Sylvester’s Church, South Branch, N.L. (today) Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. Her memorial services to be held the following day at 11 a.m. with a social gathering held at the South Branch Social Club.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Harless, Dr. Susan MacLeod, Dr. Ritter, the palliative care team and VON Sydney, N.S.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sgt. Craig Gillam scholarship fund (account at the Codroy Valley Credit Union) or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home.
