Sister Anne Catherine Gillis, CND (Sister St. John Hugh), Sydney/Truro.
The Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame and the Gillis family announce the passing into eternal life of Sister Anne C. Gillis on Saturday evening, May 23, 2009 at the CND Health Care Centre, Sydney.
Born April 24, 1933 in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Geraldine (Bates) Gillis.
Professed in 1953, she taught in Sydney at St. Joseph’s, Constantine School, Holy Redeemer Boys School and Saint Anthony Daniel. Following a successful teaching career, she entered the Catechetical Pastoral Ministry field, serving many years at Saint Anthony Daniel, various parishes of Antigonish County, Holy Redeemer, Sydney and Saint Gertrude’s Parish, Woodstock, N.B. and was also a member of the CND Provincial Leadership Team. Anne will be remembered for her great love of people. Her last ministry was in Truro where she lived deeply the true spirit of the congregation “fille de paroisse.” She was a woman of great energy, enthusiasm and faith.
Sister Anne is survived by her brothers Joseph (Edna), Marlborough, Mass.; Ronnie (Della), Antigonish; sisters Aileen, CSM, St. Andrew’s; Jane, Scarborough, Maine; Sally, Sydney; sisters-in-law Bernadette, Joan, Mina Gillis-Chamberlain; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers Father Lawrence, Gerry, John Hugh, Cyril, Chris and Bernie.
Visitation for Sister Anne Gillis will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 p.m.., with a memorial mass at 7 p.m., and visitation recommencing after the mass, until 9:30 p.m., all at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 669 Prince Street, Truro. A celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the church, Father Dariusz Miskowicz officiating. Reception will follow in Campbell Hall.Interment will be held in Robie Street Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Sister Anne’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Kane’s Kitchen or a charity of your choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at www.mattatallvarnerfh.com