Sylvester 'Sib' Gillard
Born In: Donkin
Born: January 9th, 1937
Passed on: November 3rd, 2014
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sylvester 'Sib' Gillard on Nov. 3, 2014. He was 77 years of age from Donkin, N.S. He died peacefully with family at his bedside.
He was born in Donkin, Jan. 9, 1937 and at the age of 19, he started working with Maritime Telephone and Telegraph. He spent 31 years there as a linesman and telephone repair man. His many hobbies included skating, bowling, darts, hunting and was an avid fly fisherman who loved being on the Margaree River.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Sylvia, Susan Donnelly (Bill), Cindy (Bob Bettens), Kendra and Beth; grandsons, Justin Skalaa and Graham O’Brien; siblings, Arthur, Mary (Sonny) Harris, Carol, Thomas, Gilbert and Jean MacPherson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents, Myrtle and Henry Gillard; siblings, Shirley Boutilier, Wayne and Henry.
A memorial service will be held at Pattens Funeral Home, Glace Bay, officiated by Rev. Carol Gillard on Nov. 12, 2014 at 2 p.m.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Glace Bay Hospital and palliative care.