CANADA: Nova Scotia Deaths

Mary C Gillespie BAKER, burial  Saint Charles Catholic Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Minnie C BAKER, birth 1864, death June 3, 1925, age 61 Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father John Gillespie. Mother Rosanna McDade.

Gillespie BELL, birth Jan 16, 1880. Death Feb 9, 1955. Burial Canard United Church Cemetery, Upper Canard, Kings, Nova Scotia.

Ellouise BLACK, birth 1873. Death Nov 4, 1943 age 70, Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father David Eldridge. Mother Sarah Gillespie

William BROWN, birth 1880. Death Dec 14, 1951, age 71. Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Edward Brown. Mother Jane Gillespie

Cecilia Ida CHIVERS, birth 1871. Death June 16, 1949, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Mary Calwell.

David L. CLARKE, birth 1920. Death Sept 25, 1920, age 0,  Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Harry Clarke. Mother Ellen E Gillespie

Ellen Elizabeth CLARK, birth 1882. Death March 7, 1949, age 67,  Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Sarah F Hatch. Spouse Harry Clark.

Lisa Diane CROSS (nee Gillespie), passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Mount Uniacke July 14, 2014. Lisa was the middle child of Robert and Norma Gillespie of Halifax. She will be sadly missed by her partner of 15 years, fiance Rick Bennet, sons Mathew and Nathan (father Jeffry Cross), sister Janet (Brian) brother Paul nieces Sara Thomas (Ben) and Rhonda Wood (John); in-laws John and Priscilla Cross and special friend Shirley MacKinnon. Lisa grew up in Dartmouth. She worked at both Staples, Inc and Shell Canada. Cremation under care of Albert Walker Funeral Home, Halifax. Funeral mass Friday July 18th at 10am at St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church.

Mary DEAL, birth 1877, death June 5, 1936, age 59,  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Thomas Gillespie. Mother Sarah Jardine. Spouse Scott Deal.

Agustas DUNLOP,  birth 1868. Death April 8, 1938, age 70, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Mathew Dunlop. Mother Mary Gillespie. 

Hiram DUNLOP, birth 1876. Death June 2, 1950, age 74, Maccan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Matthew Dunlop. Mother Mary Gillespie. Spouse Dora Dunlop.

Mary DUNLOP, birth 1847. Death April 2, 1930 , age 83, Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Mary Ann Stevenson.

Elizabeth Gillespie FLEURY, birth 1869. Death Oct 17, 1918, age 49,  Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Spouse Roman Fleury.

Florence Mag GASPER, birth 1898. Death Feb 1, 1951 age 53, North River, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Archibald Chivers. Mother Cecilia Gillespie.  Spouse Joseph.


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Agnes Mary Gillespie died August 2, 1959 Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Alexander Besnan Gillespie, residence/other 1910 Cumberland, Nova Scotia

Alexander Gillespie, Darmouth, NS
Alexander Gillespie, Darmouth, NS

Alexander William “Bill” Gillespie, t is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander William (Bill), (Gil) Gillespie, LCol. (Rtd), O.M.M, C.D, (81) on June 28 at the Halifax Infirmary, due to complications from surgery. Born in Brockville, ON. Bill was the only son of the late William and Maude L. (Gorman) Gillespie and the beloved baby brother to Mary Waymouth (deceased), Dorathy Hutton (deceased), Marjorie Jackson (Alberta) and adopted sister, Soyie. The family moved to Hamilton, ON shortly after his birth where Bill attended various schools. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy as an Ordinary Seaman in October, 1950. In 1952 he transferred to the Naval Air Branch and was trained as an Air Fitter at H.M.C.S. Shearwater. After training, Bill served on various Naval Air Squadrons on both coasts and ships, including H.M.C.S. Magnificent for Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953 and with the first United Nation’s Peace Keeping Mission to Egypt in 1956. In 1976 he was commissioned as a Captain (AERE) and served as the Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Officer in 427 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, CFB Petawawa, 1978 to 1981. In 1981, he was transferred to N.D.H.Q. as the Aircraft Project Officer for the CH-147 Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopter. Promoted Major in 1982, he was chosen for exchange duties at the United States Naval Aircraft Repair Facilities, Pensacola, Florida as the H-1, H-2, and H-3 Project Officer. On returning to Canada in 1984, he was assigned duties as Aircraft Maintenance Officer for the Sea King Helicopter at CFB Shearwater. In 1986, Bill was promoted LCol. and was transferred to N.D.H.Q. as Section Head of D.D.D.S. 2. On his release in 1988, Bill went to work for I.M.P. Group Aerospace Division as Director of Aircraft Programs and in 1989 was promoted to Vice President of Aircraft Production. Bill retired from the I.M.P. Group in 1992 to spend more time at the lake with his wife June and to play hockey and swim with his grandchildren whom he adored.

Bill was a community-oriented individual from the days of his youth when he organized an outdoor rink in his community, to later in life, when he became a Cub Leader, Volunteer Fireman, Little League Coach, President of the Rate Payers Association, and President of a swim club. In retirement, he was President of his Parish Council, Chairperson of his Church’s Annual Picnic and organized and ran the Neighbourhood Watch Program in Mineville, NS. He was also Past-President of the Shearwater Aviation Museum to which he was an avid volunteer.

Although Bill’s favourite sport was hockey, which he played until his late sixties, he obtained his greatest sports achievement while playing football for the Shearwater Flyers of the Nova Scotia Senior Canadian Football League when they won the Maritime Championship in 1952. His second love was swimming and for years he could be found at the Shearwater or Naden pools teaching youngsters and adults how to swim safely.

He is survived by his much loved and loving wife of 60 years, June Marie (MacDonald), daughters Jacqueline (Brian) White, Patricia (Craig) MacDonald, Sandra Gillespie, and Donna Gillespie (York Friesen); sister, Marjorie Jackson (Calgary, AB); his nine grandchildren, Brenton, Sean, and Nicholas MacDonald (Dartmouth, NS), Lindsey and Kyle White (Toronto and Australia), and Conor, Jessica, Noah and Riley Gillespie-Friesen (Dartmouth) as well as one great grandchild, Gavin MacDonald; numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.  Visitation took  place on Wednesday July 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. Funeral service  in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 10 Maple St., at 10 am on Thursday, July 3, with reception that  followed immediately.

Alfred E Gillispie, birth 1902. Death July 19, 1909, age 7 Halifax City, Nova Scotia. Father Thos Gillespie

Alice Catherine Gillaspie birth 1875. Death 1875 Cumberland, Nova Scotia

Alice Chesley Gillespie b 1881 d June 29, 1969 Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Alice G Gillispie birth 1910, death March 6, 1910 Halifax City, Nova Scotia

Arthur John GillespieArthur John Gillespie of Sydney Mill, Nova Scotia. We regret to announce the passing of Arthur Gillespie, 71 years of age, on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Northside General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, on February 13, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Gillespie. He was a veteran of the Royal Air Force and had a 30-year caree,. working at Syncrude Canada, in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He retired to Sydney Mines in 2006 where he enjoyed walking, golfing, and visiting with his friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8, of which he was a member. He is predeceased by his parents, William and Margaret and his brother, William. He leaves to mourn his loving partner, Mary Catherine Campbell; his siblings, Brian (Liz) and Marion (Brendan); his children, Carey, Rachel, Erin and Ryan; his step-children, Danielle and Heather; his grandchildren, Lewis, Lucy, Emily G., Sam, Emily L., James, Cayden and Kingsley, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves to grieve family friend, Melanie Higgins and the entire Campbell clan. Cremation has taken place is family received visitors from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 4 p.m. with Norma Mills DLM. Officiating. A reception  followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Sydney Mines.

Aubrey M Gillespie b 1902 d 1976 Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

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Bill Gillespie, born in Prince Edward Island, was the middle child of five and the only boy. He died Monday, Dec 29, 2014 after a difficult battle with cancer. Wife Paula of 26 years. Two daughters Emma (Jason) and Taylor. Bill had a long career with Michelin. He loved his Canadians and playing golf. “B” will be missed by his girls and sisters Kim (Dave); Joey; Sherry (Jim); Laurie; his nieces and nephews. A Celebration of his life was held on Friday Jan 2 in the R. H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NB.

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Catharine Gillespie b 1859 d May 21, 1860 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Charles J Gillispie birth 1867. Death 1929 Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Chester Gillespie death Sept 16, 1961 New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Chester W Gillespie b 1899 d 1961  Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Clara Gillespie birth 1860. Death April 22, 1940 Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Clarence Gillespie birth 1876. Pictou. Death August 12, 1876 Pictou, Nova Scotia. Father James Gillespie. Mother Mary Gillespie.

Clarence M Gillespie b unknown d unknown  Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Corinne GillespieCorinne Marie Gillespie, Halifax, Our beautiful, talented, loving and fiercely independent Corinne, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and loyal friend passed away on Monday July 18th, 2022 from ovarian cancer, surrounded by her adoring family. Born the third child of six to Mona (English) Gillespie of Branch, St. Mary’s Bay and Francis Gillespie of Claregalway, Ireland she became the middle glue that kept us all together. Growing up in St. John’s her extended family was large and remained close to Corinne all her life.  Always in love with the ocean she took to the sea and mastered sailing in her teens. From there she showed her resilience, dedication and athleticism to become a 3-time Royal St. John’s Regatta Champion and Hall of Fame inductee with the mighty General Hospital crew of the late 70’s and early 80’s. Academically she excelled and attended Littledale and Beaconsfield before graduating from Memorial University with her iron ring and an engineering degree in Naval Architecture. Our adventurous and newly minted engineer would then set off on a 30-year varied and challenging career in Oil & Gas, Telecom and Ship Building taking her to ‘34 and I stopped counting’ locations across North America.   . Predeceased by her father ‘Alfie’, Corinne will forever be remembered by her mother, Mona; brothers and sisters, Frank, Eileen, Sean (Penny), Brian and David. Her very special niece, Bridget whom she adored, loved and to whom she was a second mom, Erin, Katie, Brenna, Jenny, Mara, Olivia, Bridget, Rory, Paddy and Kathleen. A large contingent of cousins that emanated out from her roots in Branch and Galway that will always hold our Corinney in their hearts. There was a Celebration of Corinne’s Life on Thursday (Today) July 21, 3– 5 p.m., in the Armdale Yacht Club, 75 Burgee Run, Halifax, N.S.  Another celebration in Newfoundland will be held at a later date. In Newfoundland.

Cyril Alexander Gillespie passed away on Friday, Dec 12, 2014 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in  Sydney, he was the son of the late Fred and Pauline (MacEachern) Gillespie. For 30 years, Cyril was employed with City Wide Taxi. He was a member of St Alphonse and Holy Redeemer parishes. Surviving are his wife, Lynn Newton; daughters Samantha, New Waterford; Amanda (Colin) Starzyczny, Glace Bay; AJ, New Waterford; Darlene Ottawa; and Cheryl Newton, Sydney; his sisters Joan (Gerard) Randall; Elvira Larocque; and Marion Desjardins, Ontario; and Paula March, North Sydney; brothers Lawrence (Dorothy) Ontario; Frederick (Marilyn) Truro; Lynn (Janet) and Michael (Irma) South Bar; and John (Lorraine) Ontario; grandchildren: Jamie; Jacob; Landon; Kelly; and Jenna. Great grandchildren: John, Carter, Lola and J. J. Sydney Memorial Chapel for visitation and service on Wednesday at 11:00 am.

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Daniel Gillespie, birth 1794 Londonderry, Ireland Death Nov 26, 1871 Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Married. Father James Gillespie. Mother Catherine Gillespie.

Daniel Gillispie birth 1836. Death 1913 Cumberland, Nova Scotia

Daniel Gillispie, birth 1836. Death Nov 29, 1912 Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Daniel Vincent Gillespie death June 1, 1971 Springhill, Cumberland Co, NS  Irish origin, Single. Born Moncton, New Brunswick Sept 17, 1953. Student.

David Gillespie, birth 1872 Parrsboro. Death April 25, 1874 Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Father James Gillespie. Mother Margaret Gillespie.

David G Gillispie, birth 1893, Death Nov 15, 1916, age 23 Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia

David T Gillespie b 1872 d Aug 25, 1874 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Donald Gillespie b 1918 Great Village, Colchester, NS. Died Jan 15, 2000 Kings County, NS. Son of William Murdock Gillespie from Scotland and Helen Corinne Harrison. He married Phyllis Hoag June 22, 1940 in Macaan, Cumberland, NS. Their children: Gregory, Karen, Marilyn and Wayne Gillespie.  Family history notes

Donald Douglas Gillespie, 53, of Coldbrook, Kings County passed away Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.  Born in Halifax, he was a son of Shirley Gillespie, Dartmouth and the late Douglas “Catman” Gillespie. He had been employed as a tire builder with Micelin, Waterville, for 30 years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, the former Linda Carole Taggart, a daughter, Kelly Joan, Coldbrook, a son, Donnie, Kentville; two sisters, Susan Belanger, Datmouth and Patty Los, Dartmouth,  and other family members. Cremation has taken place. The funeral service was held Feb 16th in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville.

Donald James Gillespie, birth 1892. Death May 15, 1937, age 45, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Father Wm J Gillespie. Mother Annabelle Morrison. Spouse Marie Gillespie.

Doreen S Colthart Gillespie, birth 1943. Burial Shepherd’s Hill Cemetery, Riverport, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Maiden name Colthard.

Douglas Charles Andrew Gillespie, birth April 3, 1923. Death March 16, 1945, age 21, Greenwood, Kings County. Burial Holy Trinity Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father A. J. Gillespie (2nd record gives birth as 1924).

Duane C Gillespie, birth 1959. Death 2012. Burial Dartmouth Memorial Gardens, Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Earnest McKay Gillespie birth 1913. Death March 10, 1913 Eureka, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.

E Birpee Gillespie b 1878 d 1961 Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Colchester Co, Nova Scotia

Edward Gillespie b 1862 d March 4, 1932, age 69, Burial Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Father John Gillespie. Mother Roxanna McD*

Edward Gillespie death June 2, 1962 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia

Eliza Gillespie b Dec 1863 d Feb 24, 1887  Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Elizabeth Gillespie birth 1877. Death Dec 7, 1953 , age 76 , Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father John W Gillespie. Mother Sarah Justason.

Ella M Gillespie b unknown d Dec 4, 1895  Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Ernest Burpee Gillespie death April 13, 1961 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Ernest McKay Gillespie died March 10 ,1913 Eureka, Pictou Co, NS

Ethel Florence Gillespie, birth 1904, death March 17, 1916. Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Thomas Gillispie

Ethel Florence Gillispie death 1918 Halifax City, Nova Scotia

Evelyn D Gillispie birth 1919. Death June 2, 1919 Halifax City, Nova Scotia. Father William Gillespie.

Evelyn Kennedy Gillespie, birth 1927. Death Sept 5, 2017. Burial Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada (listed under Clair). Maiden name Kennedy.

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Frances Clotilda Gillespie, birth 1866. Death March 9, 1952, age 86,  Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Alexander Walsh. Mother Adelia Burmingham.

Francis C Gillespie birth 1865. Death 1952 Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia

Francis W Gillespie b 1910 d 1992  Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Colchester Co, Nova Scotia

Frederick B Gillespie b 1903 d April 11, 1910  Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Frederick Bernard Gillispie birth 1904. Death April 11, 1910, age 6 Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Father James Gillispie.

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George Harold Lewis Gillespie, birth June 5, 1912 Death Nov 28, 1912. Burial Riverside Cemetery,  New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father George Gillespie

George M Gillespie b 1907 d 1982  Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Colchester Co, Nova Scotia

George W Gillespie b unknown d Jan 3, 1905 Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

George Whitfield Gillespie death June 29, 1969 Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Georgia Maude Gillispie birth 1868. Death Oct 31, 1950, age 82 Halifax City, Nova Scotia. Father William Cameron. Mother Margaret Murray.

Gerald Joseph Gillespie, died Oct 19, 1971, age 62 in Camphill Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Residence 30 Clairview, Dartmouth. Irish origin. Married. Retired Civil Service. Born Moncton, New Brunswick  May 5, 1909. Wife Mrs.  Mary Gillespie. Father Cornelius Gillespie. Mother Ellen Cronin. Died cancer of lungs.

Gillespie, death Feb 24, 1909, age 0. New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Father James Gillespie

Gillespie, death 1912. Burial St John’s Cemetery and Columbarium, Fairview, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Gillespie, death 1915. Burial St John’s Cemetery and Columbarium, Fairview, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Gillespie, death 1916. Burial St John’s Cemetery and Columbarium, Fairview, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Harriet Gillespie birth 1837. Death Dec 24, 1920, age 83, Eureka, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father John Glenday.

Harriet M Glenday Gillespie, birth 1838. Death 1920. Burial Hopewell Cemetery,  Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Maiden Name Glenday.

Harry C Gillespie birth 1876. Death Feb 13, 1955 Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Hugh Gillespie b 1870 d 1932 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia (see next record)

Hugh Gillespie, birth 1871. Death April 7, 1932, age 61,  Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father John Gillespie. Mother McDode.

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Ida May Murray Gillespie b 1874 d 1942  Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Iris Elaine Gillespie – Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Iris, 71  of Lisgard St, Sydney, passed away on Sunday, Nov 20, 2011 at the VG Hospital in Halifax. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Evelyn (Duguid) MacGillivary. Iris was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney.  She spent nearly 40 years as a Registered Nurse,   at Sydney City Hospital, and especially in the maternity ward of St Rita Hospital. Surviving are her husband of  48 years, Gordon; daughter Jennifer (John) Cotterill, Halifax; sons Gordon Jr at home; Stephen (Wendy Clarke) Sydney River; and Kenny (Wendy), Sydney; sisters Geraldine (Earl) MacLeod and Joan Jesome, both of Sydney. Grandchildren Matthew and Leah Gillespie; Jack Gillespie; and Jamie and Kellie Cotterill; nieces, cousins, uncle Kenny MacKenzie of Kitchenener, ON. Aunt Elta Duguid, Moncton, NB and close friend Velma Burke. Iris was predeceased by her brother, Dennis, sister-law Burnadette MacGillvary; and brother-in-law, Louis Jessome. Sydney Memorial for visitation,  and service at her church on Thursday, 11:00 am. Internment Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Iris Elaine McGillivary Gillespie, birth 1940. Death Nov 20, 2011. Burial Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Isabel Mary Fraser Gillespie, birth 1907. Death July 11, 1998 Burial Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Stellarton, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Isabella Gillespie birth 1893. Death Dec 6, 1917, age 24,  Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Isabella Mary Gillespie death Nov 20, 1970 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia

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James Gillespie, birth 1867 Keltrenney, SCOTLAND. Death Sept 25, 1868 Acadia Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia. Father Andrew Gillespie. Mother Margt Gillespie.

James Gillespie b 1814 Derm, Ireland. d Aug 4, 1872, age 58,  Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Married. Father J. N Gillespie. Mother Catherine Carroll.

James Gillespie b 1826. d July 11, 1887. Saint Brigid’s Cemetery Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

James Gillespie, birth 1886. Death 1948. New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia (see next record)

James Gillespie, birth 1887. Death March 7, 1948, age 61,  New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Jane Kelly.  Spouse Catherine Gillespie.à

James C Gillespie b 1833. d 1910. Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.

James Craig Gillespie, death Dec 19, 1910, age 78,  Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

James Daniel Gillespie, birth 1867. Death March 10, 1949, age 82,  Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father James Gillespie. Mother Margaret McKusker. Spouse Frances Walsh

James “Jamie” David Gillespie – 72, of Grafton, Nova Scotia, passed away in Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after a brief hospitalization, on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in London, ON, son of James and June (Steen) Gillespie.
Jamie is survived by his wife, Lee (Hansen); children, Niall McNeil, Vancouver, BC; Caleb (Mandy) Gillespie; Ella (Ryan) Isaac; Fen (Brad) Toews; Ida (Ben) Koehn; Matthias (Renae) Gillespie; Amos (Jaci) Gillespie; and Johnathan Gillespie (Brooklyn Malcolm); brother, Ron Gillespie, sisters, Clare Gillespie (Ian MacLeod) and Brenda (Tom) Mulvihill; 18 grandchildren; many nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, his son Gavin, and sister Anne. A funeral service was held on Sunday, January 8, Pastor Les Goossen.
Interment in Berwick Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Church of God in Christ.

James Gray Gillispie, birth 1832, death 1910 Cumberland, Nova Scotia

James H Gillispie death 1924, Colchester, Nova Scotia

James Milne Gillespie, Nova Scotia
James Milne Gillespie, Nova Scotia

James Milne Gillespie,  “Dave”, 77, of Lower LaHave, passed away peacefully, sadly missed by family, on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital, Lunenburg. Born in Dundee Scotland on January 16, 1937, he was the only child of James and Violet (Milne) Gillespie.

He was very proud having attended school at the Morgan Academy and went on to serve as an engineer working with his father at the hydro power plant in Dundee. Jimmy was called up towards the end of the Korean War and served as a mechanic on the ground with the RAF. He joined the Merchant Navy as a junior engineer and worked up the ranks. With British India Steamship he spent over 3 years, sailing between various ports in India and also spent a year in Ghana and sailed on one of the first factory freezer ships.

Jimmy came to Canada in 1970 to work for HB Nickersons, Riverport, as a shore engineer for the scallop fishing fleet. He worked for various shipping companies, finishing off with Provmar Fuels (Hamilton Energy), a division of Upper Lakes Shipping, a newly formed company to fuel the Great Lakes Ore Carriers, that called into the port of Hamilton, ON. One of the highlights of his career was fueling the Queens yacht, the HMS Britannia.

He had a fondness for his pets, especially his Great Danes and cats, Toots and Thomas. In his earlier years Jimmy was a golfer and curler and was a great cook of Chinese and Indian curries. An avid reader, he enjoyed crossword puzzles until a stroke damaged his eyesight.

Active in his community, he served on the board of the local SPCA and was a member of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Rose Bay. Jimmy was a life member of St. David Lodge, # 78 Dundee, affiliating with Charity Lodge No. 69, Mahone Bay, receiving his 50 years jewel and a 25 year member of the Eastern Star Chapter 38, Bridgewater.

Jimmy leaves behind the love of his life, Doreen who were married 52 years. He liked to say “he went into hospital to have his appendix out and left with a wife (theatre nurse)”; sons, Stuart (Michelle), Rose Bay; Derek (Rachel), Westin, Berwick; Graeme, Mahone Bay; grandchildren, Devin, Katie, Danielle, Brittany, Alex, twins, Maggie Mae, Charlie Sue; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Noah, Kyla, Logan, twins Alayah and Haylee, Hayden and leaves behind cousins in Scotland, David and Aileen. He will be sadly missed by all those he left behind.

Jemima MacKay Gillespie b 1876 d May 17, 1960  Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

J George Gillespie,  birth 1869. Death 1947. Burial New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

J Maurice Gillispie birth 1895, death August 17, 1924 Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Father James P Gillispie.  Mother Fannie.

John Gillespie, death June 19, 1772. Burial Old Burial Ground, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

John Gillespie b Jan 1830 d 1904. Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

John Gillispie birth 1849. Death
April 9, 1912 age 63, Halifax City, Nova Scotia

John A Gillespie b Feb 1871 d June 12, 1874  Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

John A G Gillespie b unknown d unknown  Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

John Alexander Gillespie, birth 1871 Pictou. Death June 12, 1873 Pictou. Father James C Gillespie. Mother Mary Gillespie.

John Charles Gillespie or Gallegher, birth 1872 Guyboro. Death August 6, 1872 Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Single.  Father John Gallahar.

John George Cameron Gillispie b 1869 d March 8, 1947, age 78, Lorne Street Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Father William Gillispie. Mother Ann MacInnis. Spouse Margaret Gillispie

John Smith Gillespie, born 1918 in Griswold, Manitoba, the youngest son of the late George and Lorena (Canning) Gillespie. As a young boy he moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. At 17 years he came to Nova Scotia to visit his grandparents in Advocate Harbor. He later met his future wife Louise Doucette and settled in the Digby area. He was known by his garages, warehouse and trucking business. Jack served with distinction in the Military during World War II. Jack Gillespie of Barton, Digby County died, aged 94 Nov 11, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 72 years and his daughters Nancy (Jim) Reid; Donna (George) Moore; Margaret (Greg) Boudreau; and Joy (Eric) Hatfield. Sister Frances.  Grandchildren: Natalie (Dean); Shelley (Trevor); Jeffrey (Kathleen); Janice (Anthony); Stephen; Aaron (Pascale); Daniel (Jody); Erica (Nick); Andrew; and Margaret. Great Grandchildren: Hannah, Joseph, Olivia and Claire. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sons John, Peter, brother Norri and sister Margaret. Memorial service held at Barton United Baptist Church on Thursday, Nov 14 at 1:00 pm. Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home, Kentville, Nova Scotia. Burial Barton Baptist Cemetery, Barton, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

John Stephen Gillespie death Aug 15, 1969 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia

John Wesley Gillespie birth 1872. Death May 29, 1954 Burial Hopewell Cemetery, Eureka, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Father Geo W Gillespie. Mother Harriet Glenday. Spouse Ida Murray.

John William Gillispie, birth 1912 Death Feb 16, 1912, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Wm Gillespie

John William Gillespie death Dec 24, 1963 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia

June Audrey Gillespie, Bruce Graves, completed her life journey on Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Missing her are her husband of 35 years, William R Graves and her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. June was born in Eureka, Nova Scotia on June 24, 1925. Her journey took her to Montreal, and then on to Seattle, Washington in 1963. She spent her final moments at the home of her daughter, Ann. No service.  Remembrances made to Burton Care, Burlington, Washington, USA.

J Wesley Gillespie b 1872 d 1954 Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

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Kathleen Gillespie (Peskett) – Kay passed away on June 8, 2014 and was the last surviving member of her family. She was the daughter of the late James and Annie (Dunphy) Rustin, and spent her childhood in East Chezzetcook with her brother, George, and sisters Marie, Mary and Elsie. She married her first husband, Sidney Peskett, and lived in many places in both Halifax and Dartmouth. Their children included: Paulette (late Stewart) and Mike (Roseanne) Peskett. Shortly after the passing of Sid in 1983, she lived at Crathorne Place for several years.  In 1993 she married Hugh Gillespie and they lived in Summerside, Prince Edward Island for many happy years. They have many visits by grandchildren: Bryan (Karen) Bezanson; John (Stephanie) Peskett; Tammy (Stuart) Parker; Tracey (Charlie) Darrow; and Elan Bachmann; Great-grandchildren: Jared, Justin; Tyler; Owen; Mitchell; and Emily. Kay and Hugh moved back to Nova Scotia in 2007. In her final days, Kay was cared for by Abbie Lane Hospital. No funeral service. Arrangements by Cruikshank’s Funeral Home.

Laurence Merry Gillispie ,  birth 1907 . Death March 11, 1948, age 41,  Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father Leo F Gillespie. Mother Agnes Carroll. Spouse Pearl Gillespie.

Leo Francis Gillespie, birth 1878. Death Feb 22, 1939, age 61,  Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father James Gillespie. Mother Margaret McCuster. Spouse Agnes Carroll Gillespie.

Leonard May Gillespie, birth 1909. Death Nov 13, 1943, age 34, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. ( Gender female). Father James Canovan. Mother Martha Robertson.  Spouse Edward J Leonard

Louise Mary Gillespie, age 92 of Barton Digby Co, b Oct 2, 1921 and died Oct 7, 2013 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. She is survived by daughters Nancy (Jim) Reid Cole Harbour; Donna (George) Moore, Bocca Grande, Florida; Margaret (Greg) Boudreau, Halifax; and Joy (Eric) Hatfield, Yarmouth. Grandchildren Natalie (Dean); Jeffrey (Kathleen); Shelley (Trevor); Janice (Tony); Steve; Aaron (Pascale); Dan (Jodie); Erica (Nick); Andrew and Maggie. Great grandchildren Hannah, Joseph, Olivia, and Claire. Louise was predeceased by her parents; her husband of nearly 73 years, John “Jack” Gillespie, who died on Remembrance Day 2012. Also predeceased by her sons, John and Peter; brothers Billy,  Reggie, Harry, and sister Christine. Arrangements by Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth with funeral service at Saint Mary’s Bay Baptist Church, Barton, NS on Saturday, Oct 12, 2013.

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Margaret Gillispie, birth 1833. Death 1908, age 75, Parrsboro, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia

 Margaret Gillespie, death 1946 Sydney River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Margaret Gillespie birth 1874. Death March 21, 1951, age 77, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Father Angus Newbury. Mother Anna Belle Proctor.  Spouse George Gillespie.

Margaret Newbury Gillespie b 1874 d 1951  Lorne Street Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Marguerite Gillespie passed away on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS. Born Jan 22, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Kate MacDonald, and step mother, Leah MacDonald, Hillside, Mira. She is survived by her son, Gordon, Sydney; daughter Heather (Errol Pretty) Mira; son Harold (Lynn) Mira; Grandchildren Gordon Jr; Stephen; Kenneth;  Jennifer; Errol Jr; Scott; Bradley; and Jean. Five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Katherine Basier; Annie Morrison; and Gladys Lever.  Marguerite was predeceased by her husband, Henry; daughter-in-law Iris; grandson David; sisters Katie, Helen and Pearl, and brothers Angus, Donald and Lauchie.  She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Sydney where service was held on Friday 11:00 am. Sydney Memorial Chapel for visitation. Internment in Oakfield Cemetery, Mira.

Marilyn Frances Spurr Gillespie , “Mim” , b April 12, 1939. d Jan 29, 2013 Clementsvale Cemetery, Clementsvale, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Maiden name Spurr. It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of ‘Mim’, age 73, on January 29th 2013, in Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Marilyn was born in Middleton, Nova Scotia and was the oldest daughter of the late Frances Leigh (Wright) Spurr and Kenneth Clayton Spurr. She was surrounded by friends and family when her third battle of cancer spirited her away from us. Mim loved spending time with her family especially those special times with her grand children, Christopher, Deanna and Breanna. She loved her garden and feline companions and was tending to both up until her 70s. She was a member of Christ Church, Dartmouth and would be the first to generously assist the infirm or the elderly.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ritchie, her sons Gordon and Donald, her daughter-in-law Monique and sister Beverley Eshlemann of Nanaimo, British Colombia. She was predeceased by her eldest son Duane and her brother Caldwell. Beloved Mim requested that her remains be turned over to medical science with burial beside her Mother in Clementsvale, Annapolis County, at a later date. A memorial service was held 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 2 , 2013 in Dartmouth Funeral Home 29 Queen Street .

Martha (Gaul) Gillespie, 88, Truro, formerly of Cape Breton, passed away in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro on March 1, 2011 after a short illness. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa (Wilcox) Gaul. She will be sadly missed by her family: Frank ( Ben) Vancouver, BC; Terry (Pam), Lansdale, Pennsylvania; Cathy (Jim) Smyth, Moncton; Shawn (Martha) Truro; Grandchildren Joseph; Brendan; Martha; Colin: Matthew; Sean; and Michael. Great-grandchildren Sarah; Mia; Cole; Charlie; Makayla; Victor; and Martha. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray; brothers Frank, Patrick and Joseph; sisters Helen Nearing and Theresa in childhood. Cremation. Funeral mass on Sat, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 am in St Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Enfield. Internment in St Bernard’s Cemetery.

Mary Gillespie, birth 1796 Ireland. Died April 22, 1874 Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father John Guilderson. Mother Mary Guilderson.

Mary Gillespie b 1797. d April 23, 1874  Saint Broid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Mary Gillespie b 1857 d May 6, 1860 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Mary Gillespie death Sept 19, 1914 Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia

Mary Gillispie birth 1893. Death July 12, 1947, age 54, South Bar, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Father Fred Herald. Spouse Alfred Gillispie.

Mary Gillespie b 1899 d 1914  Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Mary Gillespie birth 1900. Death Sept 19, 1914, age 14, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillispie.

Sister Mary Aloysia Gillespie, Sr b 1863  d June 6, 1923  Rockingham, Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Mary C Caldwell Gillespie b 1836. d 1908. Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Mary Carroll Gillespie, birth Jan 22, 1879. Death Aug 2, 1959. Burial Saint George’s Anglican Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mary Elizabeth Gillespie, birth 1876. Death Jan 9, 1953, age 76 Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father James Moran. Mother Mary Elizabeth Iuinn. Spouse Thomas Gillespie

Mary Ellen Borgal Gillespie, birth 1851. Death July 12, 1932. Burial Mount Herman Cemetery, Dartmouth, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Simon Borgal. Mother Jane Kennedy.

Mary E Skinner Gillespie b May 4, 1907 d Aug 9, 1984 Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Matthew Gillispie death 1918 Amherst, Cumberland  Co, Nova Scotia

Matthews Gillespie, (female) death Oct 20, 1918 River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Norah Gillespie 100, of Windsor, Hants Co., passed away Monday, May 11, 2009, in Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Norah was a resident of Gladys Manning Retirement Community in Windsor. Born in Northhampton, England on November 12, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Rev. John and Isabella (Gillespie) Bell of Upper Canard. Norah grew up in Upper Canard in her youth and later she lived in Bermuda and Trinidad, returning to Nova Scotia, she worked at Stanfield’s Investments and Northeast Equipment. Upon retirement she resided in Kentville and was an active member of the United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen’s.

Norma Janet Gillespie died on Jan 8, 2018. She was born in Montreal in 1937 to Joseph Rolfe and Irene Settle, and married Robert John Gillespie on Nov 4, 1957.  She was part of a large family. She was the proud mother of Janet (Brian), Lisa (deceased) and Paul. She work at the Motor Vehicle Safety office and the Federal Government Public Works. Funeral mass  held at St John the Baptist Church, Sat Jan 3, 2018, Internment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Olive Gillespie death Sept 2014. Prince Edward Island

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Pearl M Gillispie. Roderick McDonald. death 1917, Pictou, Nova Scotia

Pennfield J Gillespie  b unknown d May 29, 1886 Shulee Cemetery, Shulie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Peter Andrew Gillespie, died Oct 15, 1972 in Barton, Digby Co, Nova Scotia. English origin. Single. Born May 6, 1962 in Digby Co. Age 10, student. Son of John Gillespie of Manitoba. Mother Louise Douchette. Hemmorage.

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Rachael Beatrice  Gillespie birth 1882. Death Nov 28, 1949, age 67,  Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Father John Gillespie. Mother Rosanna McDade

Ralph Malash Gillispie birth 1911, death Sept 21, 1911, age 0, Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Father Leo Malash Gillispie

Ritchie Wallace Rutherford Gillespie died April 3, 2020 age 86 in Dartmouth. Son of Charles Frederick Gillespie and Gertrude Eva Leland.  Wife Marilyn Frances Spurr. Children Gordon Frederick Gillespie; Donald James Gillespie; Duane Caldwell Gillespie; and daughter in law Monique Gillespie. Pennfield Baptist Church Cemetery.

Robert C Gillespie birth unknown death unknown. Saint Pauls Anglican Cemetery, Chatham Head, Northumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Robert M M Gillespie death 1873. Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

Robert M Gillespie b March 1865 d June 1, 1874  Laurel Hill Cemetery, Pictou, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

Robert Murray McSheyne Gillespie, birth  1864 P E Island. Death June 1, 1873 Pictou, Nova Scotia. Father James C Gillespie. Mother Mary Gillespie.

Rosanna Gillespie b 1840 d Sept 27, 1913 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Roy William Gillespie, birth Feb 4, 1942. Death 1942. Halifax Memorial, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Sarah E Gillespie birth 1854. Death March 13, 1925, age 71. Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Father Thomas Judson. Mother Sarah Hawkins. Spouse W. J. Gillespie.

Sherry Marie Gillespie, 40, of Riverton, passed away Wed, July 9, 2008 at the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Jack and Darleen (MacLeod) Spicer, Bedford. Sherry spend her early years in Sackville. She was employed at the Halifax Infirmary as a Medical Transcriptionist before moving to Riverton, where she had resided for the past 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Ian, children Callie Marie; Sarah Isabel; Bradley Ian; and Brandon Douglas, all at home. Sisters Shauna (Stephen) Wood, Chicago, Illinois; Andrea (Kurt) Lanigan, Dartmouth; nephews Andrew; Jarrett; Tyler; Mitchel and Aiden; father and mother-in-law Art and Audrey Gillespie, Chance Harbor; sister-in-law Stephanie Gillespie, Lower Sackville; brother-in-law Paul Gillespie, Chance Harbor. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Freeman and Willena MacLeod, paternal grandparents Reg and Marie Spicer.  Visitation at H. W. Angus Funeral Home. Funeral mass at 3:00 pm Sunday from Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stellarton. Burial in Parish Cemetery.

Sherry Marie Gillespie b Oct 14, 1967 d July 9, 2008  Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Stellarton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

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Thomas Gillispie, birth 1833 death Dec 22, 1911, age 78,  Halifax City, Nova Scotia

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Walter G Gillespie birth 1914. Death Jan 22,  1915 Halifax, Nova Scotia. Father Thomas Gillespie

Walter G Gillispie death 1915 Halifax City, Nova Scotia

William Gillespie death 1864 Albion Mines, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

William Gillespie birth 1831, death Jan 19, 1865, age 34, Mines, Halifax, Nova Scotia

William Gillespie b 1865 d April 9, 1871 Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

William Gillispie death 1923 Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

William Gillespie birth 1909. Death Dec 30, 1923, age 13,  Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Thomas Gillespie. Mother Mary Moran.

William Gillespie death   April 24, 1959 New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia

William G Gillespie b unknown d April 22, 1915  Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia

William J Gillespie, birth 1862. Death April 22, 1915, age 52,  Hopewell, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

William J Gillispie birth 1882, death Aug 12, 1913, age 31, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia. Father John C Gillespie.

William James Gillespie, birth 1889. Death 1938 Halifax City, Nova Scotia

William James Gillespie, birth 1890. Death Jan 25, 1938, age 48, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Father John Gillespie. Mother Mary Ellen Borgal. Spouse Nellie Gillespie.

William Joseph Gillispie birth 1840. Death 1913 Cumberland, Nova Scotia

William Joseph Gillespie, birth 1869 Parrsboro. Death April 9, 1874 Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Margaret Gillespie.

William W Gillespie b 1927 d 1994 Heatherdole Memorial Gardens, Westville, Pictou Co, Nova Scotia


Isabell H Gillespie GILLMORE birth 1862. Death 1946. Burial Hopewell Cemetery, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dennis Ronald HILLIER birth 1957. Death June 6, 1957 Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, age 0. Father Ronald Hillier. Mother Evelyn Gillispie

Gertrude Elizabeth Gillespie HUNTER, birth 1899. Death 1985. Burial Lorne Street Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

Virginia Moore IVES, birth 1885,  death Jan 5, 1956 age 71, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Hugh Moore, Mother Virginia Gillispie.  Spouse Wm Ives.

Elizabeth M Gillespie IRVINE, birth 1908. Death June 28, 1997 Burial Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Maiden name Gillespie.

Mary Virginia Moore KILLOUGH, birth 1864. Death Feb 18, 1941, age 77,  Upper Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Hugh Gillespie. Mother Mary Elizabeth Brown. Spouse John Patterson Killough.

Elizabeth Ann Leger (Gillespie)Elizabeth Ann LEGER, nee Gillespie, of Dartmouth, died peacefully in Oakwood Terrace in Dartmouth on April 13, 2022. Ann was born in Moncton, N.B. on April 7, 1929, the middle daughter of James F. Gillespie of Parrsboro, and Elizabeth Cecilia Connors of Moncton, N.B. She was a child during the Great Depression and a teenager during the Second World War, during which her beloved mother died when Ann was a young teenager. She had attended primary school in Moncton but after her mother’s death, attended Mount Carmel Academy in Saint John, N.B. from which she graduated. In 1951 Ann married Jules “Rusty” Leger, and they shared a loving, well-travelled marriage of more than 50 years. Ann and Rusty were always the perfect hosts. Ann adored a social gathering for any occasion and was a keen practitioner of the Maritimer Game. She was quick to laugh and perpetually sing-song ready. A devoted Catholic, Ann’s faith was a pillar of her life. She was also happy watching pretty birds or playing bridge and was known as an astute player. Ann was predeceased by her parents and by sorely-missed Rusty (2004), along with sisters, Catherine “Kay” Robins and Joan MacIsaac. Much to be missed by Dan (Bonnie Woodworth), Greg (Kilby McRae), Anne Marie (Robert Ferguson) and Michael (Ghislaine Leger); grandchildren, Claire and Zoe Leger, Thomas and Polly Leger and Heather and Maureen Ferguson; and great-grandchildren, Owen Odneal, Wes and Nash Arsenault and Dylan Zubizarreta, along with many nieces and nephews. Ann was deeply attached to Rusty’s big Moncton family, whose members also mourn her loss. Dartmouth uneral Home is handling the arrangements. A funeral mass held in St. Peter’s Church in Dartmouth, April 26th at 11 a.m.

LEONARD:  See Leonard May Gillespie

Florence Martha Gillespie MARTIN, birth April 8, 1874. Death Feb 20, 1959. Burial Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Edna MAHONEY, birth 1890, death Feb 1, 1951, age 61, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Daniel Mahoney. Mother Rose Gillespie

Rose Gibbs MAHONEY, birth 1866. Death 1949. Burial Saint Brigid’s Cemetery, Parrsboro, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fred William MARSHALL, birth 1894. Death July 25, 1939 age 45, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Marshall. Mother Mary Gillespie

James Gillespie MACLEOD, who passed away age 74 on Feb 7, 2013 at the Halifax Infirmary. Jim was a teacher and served as a UNTD Naval Reservist, and joined the Royal Canadian Navy as an Instruction Officer, retiring as a Captain. Sadly missed by his wife, Suzanne (Archambault), daughters Jeanne-Marie MacLeod, Gatineau, QC; Katherine MacLeod Naples, Italy; son Albert MacLeod, Victoria, BC; brothers Charles, Halifax; Tom; sister Joan-Nanette MacLeod both of Baddeck; grandchildren Gabriel MacLeod-Bertrand, Jocelyn Ross, Tayte and Nyomi MaLeod. Jim was predeceased by his brother George. No visitation or service.

Colin F MCQUARRIE, birth 1879. Death Nov 26, 1938, age 59, New Glasgow, Pictou, Nova Scotia. Father John McQuarrie. Mother Mary Gillespie. Spouse Janet McQuarrie.

Annie NAPIER, Dec 24, 1922, age 0. Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Alexander Napier. Mother Elizabeth Gillespie.

Rita M Gillespie PARKER, birth 1921. Death June 19, 2007. Burial Robie Street Cemetery, Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Jannett RAMSEY birth 1879. Death Dec 5, 1938, age 59,  Florence, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father George Gillespie. Spouse William Ramsay.

REYNO, (male) birth 1938, death  Nov 3, 1938, age 0 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Frances J Reyno. Mother Helen Gillespie

Florence Jane RICHMOND, birth 1874. Death Nov 28, 1942. Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father John Gillespie. Mother Rose McDade

Michael William RODGERS birth 1952. Death Nov 22, 1952, age 0. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father Arthur Charles Rodgers. Mother Beatrice May Gillespie.

Susie SEAMAN, birth 1875, Death Aug 27, 1947 Wolfville, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father William John Gillespie. Mother Sarah Justason. Spouse John W Seaman.

Karen Ann Storr (Gillespie)Karen Ann STORT nee Gillespie,  March 16, 1943 -March 8, 2022.  Passed away at the age of 78, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home after a short battle with cancer. Born in Maccan, and raised in Kentville, Karen was a daughter of Donald and Phyllis (Hoeg) Gillespie. Karen is predeceased by her younger brother, Wayne; and older sister, Marilyn (Heal); and is survived by her youngest brother, Greg. Karen is also survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Lloyd Donald Storr; her 3 daughters, Lori Deanne (Stephen) Green, Leslie Dawn (Dean) Manthorne, and Rebecca Ann (Jamie) Smith; her cherished granddaughters, Olivia Ann and Lyra Dawn; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her dearly. Karen followed her passion for taking care of people by pursuing a career as a registered nurse and graduated from the Halifax Children’s Hospital (HCH) Class of 1965. She then worked at the HCH in Halifax, and in later years, at Christopher Terrace Retirement Home and Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington. In her retirement, Karen was very active in her church. Karen will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but mostly by her husband Lloyd and their daughters and granddaughters who will take comfort in treasuring the countless memories of fun family times and togetherness. Cremation has taken place and the memorial service was held on Friday,  March 18th at 2:00 p.m., at the New Cornwall Baptist Church at 2222 Cornwall Road, Mahone Bay, N.S.

Laura R WREN, birth 1865. Death June 20, 1939, age 74,  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Father James Gillespie. Mother Rosanna Sreves. Spouse’s name Maurice.


Record Count:  200

Source of Records:  Mormon Website: Find A Grave Index; Nova Scotia Deaths, 1864-1877; Nova Scotia Deaths, 1890-1955; Nova Scotia Deaths, 1956-1957; Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955; InMemoriam.ca. Nova Scotia Archives; Le Necrologue; Saltwire; Remembering.ca

 

 

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