Joseph 'Joe' Andrew Gillis
Lieu de naissance : Grand Mira South
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 9 janvier 2015
It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph A. 'Joe' Gillis of Alexandra Street, Sydney, on Jan. 9, 2015.
Joe was born in Grand Mira South, to the late Neil D. and Agnes (MacKinnon) Gillis.
After retiring from Co-Op Building Supplies, Joe became very active in the Branch 12, Royal Canadian Legion, honouring him with the Legionnaire of the Year award in 2009, and was made a lifetime member in 2014.
He is survived by his children, Pamela (Scott) MacIsaac, David (Rayna) Gillis and Tom Gillis, also the mother of his children, Jean McLeod; siblings, Sadie (Allan) MacNeil and Jimmie (the late Bette) Gillis; sisters-in-law, Theresa Gillis, and Peggy (Roddie) Gillis; grandchildren, Brandon, Rhiannon, Sydney, Calum, Logan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Dannie, Rannie, John and Neil Gillis, and sister, Tena Baldwin.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to brother-in-law, Neil and his wife, Wilma, for the special level of care they provided for Joe.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 from 12-2 p.m. in the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home 564 Alexandra St., Sydney. With funeral service to be held following at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Duaine Devereaux officiating. Reception to follow at the Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester Street. All are welcome. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Grand Mira South.
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
