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Macushla Mary Gillespie, death, age 3,  August 4, 1946, Victoria, BC

Madeline Maud Gillespie died March 18, 2002, age 95 yrs at Kelowna, BC

Maggie Craig Gillespie death March 25, 1983 New Westminster, BC, age 80

Malcolm Gillespie death May 17, 1918 Oak Bay, British Columbia

Malcolm Bain J Gillespie death March 29, 1979 Burnaby, BC, age 85.

Malcolm Gerrard Gillespie death April 3, 1972 Victoria, BC, age 2

Malcolm Jackson Gillespie death March 23, 1996 Vancouver, BC age 69

Malcolm Richard Gillespie death Feb 25, 1977 Vancouver, BC, age 78.

Margaret Gillespie death Feb 25, 1981 Kelowna, BC, age 88. (2nd record gives location as Penticton, BC). Both locations are fairly close in the Okanagan Valley.)

Margaret C Gillespie death Nov 20, 1935 Vancouver, BC, age 59

Margaret Craig Findlay Gillespie death Feb 19,1995 Delta, BC, age 90.

Margaret Jean Ruth Gillespie died Sept 8, 2000 age 86 yrs, Vancouver, BC

Margaret M Gillespie b 1891 d 1986 Maple Ridge Cemetery, Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC (see next record)

Margaret Marshall Gillespie death March 1, 1986 Terrace BC, age 94

Margaret Nesbet Gillespie death Oct 3, 1959 Duncan, BC, age 68

Marguerite L. Gillespie, death July 20, 1953 Victoria, BC, age 62.

Marguerite Emily Gillespie b 1941 d 2003  Chilliwack Cemetery, Chiliwack, BC

Marguerite Louise “Madge” Holden Gillespie b Nov 30, 1890 d July 20, 1953  Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC

Marjorie Gillespie death March 28, 1992 Sechelt, BC, age 72.

Marjorie Annie Gillespie death Dec 17, 1991 Victoria, BC, age 88

Marjorie Helen Gillespie death May 27 1993 Gibbons, BC, age 84

Marjorie Raymer Gillespie, March 28, 1919 – January 20, 2006. (nee Grieve). Born on March 28th, 1919 in Calgary. Passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Victoria on January 20, 2006 after a brief illness. Predeceased by husband Charlie in 1984 and sister Nora Naylor in 2003. Survived by daughter Kathleen, granddaughter Tracy and great-grandsons Joshua and Shaun. She moved to Vancouver with her mother in 1931. She met Charlie up Hollyburn Mountain in 1937 and married in 1942. Their jewellry business, Buscombe & Gillespie was successful until Marjorie retired in 1999. A service of remembrance was held on Saturday January 28th, at 2:00 p.m. at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation in Marjorie’s name.  Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Marjorie Thorne Gillespie death July 12, 1958 Victoria, BC, age 69.

Mark Gillespie death Feb 7, 1996 Vancouver, BC, age 42.

Martha Gillespie death April 1, 1914 Victoria, British Columbia, age 58

Mary Gillespie death May 29, 1912, age 53 Victoria, British Columbia

Mary Gillespie 1871-1953. Plot Poplar Section, Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Mary Gillespie death Dec 27, 1975 New Westminster, BC, age 76.

Mary Gillespie death Oct 24, 1984 Langford, BC, age 95.

Mary Gillespie death Nov 30, 1987 Vancouver, BC, age 82

Mary Gillespie 1905-1987. Plot Hemlock Section, Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Mary A Gillespie b May 21, 1904 d Sept 14, 1904  Saint Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Victoria, BC

Mary A Gillespie b unknown d Sept 30, 1909 Saint Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Victoria, BC (2nd record adds age 50). 

Mary Agnes Watson Gillespie b March 19, 1877 d March 1, 1969 Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, BC age 96.

Mary Alice Maloney Gillespie death Nov 11, 1994 Vancouver, BC, age 108 (wow – probably the oldest Gillespie on this website).

Mary Ann Gillespie died Sept 30, 1909 Victoria, British Columbia, age 50.

Mary Ann Gillespie death May 3, 1914, North Vancouver, age 48.

Mary Ann T Gillespie, death April 29, 1942 Vancouver, BC, age 60

Mary Anne Isabella Todd Gillespie b Sept 21, 1880  d Jan 17, 1950  Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria BC, age 69

Mary Cecilia Marguerite Gillespie death Feb 12, 1992 Burnaby, BC, age 69

Mary E Gillespie April 27, 1876 – July 8. 1976. Plot Dominion Section, Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Mary Edith Gillespie death Aug 3, 1964 Vancouver BC, age 86. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Mary Elizabeth Gillespie death Aug 30, 1995 Victoria, BC, age 85

Mary Helen Gillespie died Nov 20, 2001, age 77 at Winfield, B

Mary Leona Cool Gillespie b Feb 13, 1897 d Oct 31, 1976 Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar, Nanaimo Regional District, BC,  age 79.

Mary Louisa Gillespie death July 8, 1970 Vancouver, BC, age 94.

Mary Margaret Gillespie death Feb 18, 1968 Essendale, BC, age 46.

Mary McMillan Gillespie, death Feb 26, 1953 North Vancouver, BC, age 82

Mary Winnifred Gillespie death Oct 23, 1992 Richmond, BC, age 66.

May Gillespie, death Nov 28, 1959 Vancouver, BC, age 72.

May Ann Gillespie death Nov 9, 1950 Nanaimo, BC. age 87

Melvin Gillespie death June 5, 2017 Kelowna, British Columbia

M. Helen Gillespie 1908-1993 Plot Evergreen Gardens. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Mia Gillespie August 31, 1967 – December 7, 2003. Mia was born August 31, 1967 in Frederickton, NB. She and her family moved to Vancouver in 1970. She will be remembered for her fire, her compassion, her keen insightful wit and a real beauty few possess inside and out. After a brave battle with multiple health problems she passed away peacefully on December 7, 2003. She leaves behind a loving mother Ingrid; her brother Sean; her Aunt Mary; and soulmate Roland; and many friends.   A memorial service was held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver on December 16, 2003 at 3 pm. Celebration of her life afterwards.

Michael Gillespie died Nov 21, 2001, age 81, at Vancouver, BC

Michael Larry Gillespie died Feb 19, 2004, age 47, Sookie, BC

Michael Oakley Gillespie died July 10, 2002, age 37 yrs at Sooke, BC

Minnie Gillespie b unknown d Aug 28, 1923 Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC, age 41

Minnie Gillespie, 1899-1970. Plot Evergreen Gardens, Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Minnie A Gillespie, death May 8, 1939 Vancouver, BC, age 76

Minnie Louise Gillespie, death Feb 13, 1970 Vancouver, BC, age 70.

Mrs Gillespie b unknown d unknown  Bridesville Cemetery, Bridesville, Kootenay Boundary Regional District, BC

Mungo Gillespie death June 14, 1942 Vancouver, BC, age 64. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC  Spruce Section.

Muriel Agnes Gillespie death Sept 12, 1986 Comox, BC, age 87

Myrna Lois Gillespie, (nee Cousins), peacefully at Langley, B.C. on Thursday, June 27, 2002, aged 59 years. Predeceased by her father Gordon Cousins in 1979, Myrna is survived by her daughter, Carmen and her husband Harland Culford; her grandchildren, Tristan, Anna and Karen; her mother, Faye Cousins; her brother, Vern Cousins and his wife Mona; her sisters, Judi Oldham and Leigh Ann Cousins and her partner Mandy Randhawa. She also leaves her nephews, Sean Cousins and his fiancee, Pam Cleaver, Michael Oldham; her nieces, Erin and Adrienne Oldham and her many dear friends, both here in B.C. and Saskatchewan. She will be fondly remembered by her associates with whom she worked for many years at The Royal Bank. A memorial service was held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 3 at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo, in White Rock, with Rev. Merv Lutes officiating. For those desiring, donations made in Myrna’s memory to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be most appreciated.

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Nancy Eleanor Muir Gillespie b Nov 6, 1896 d April 28, 1975  Clinton Pioneer Cemetery, Clinton, BC. Died Naniamo, BC, age 78

Nathan Wade Gillespie death Sept 7, 1990 Victoria, BC, age 13.

Nellie Gillespie death June 3, 1971 Victoria, BC, age 70

Norma Gertrude Gillespie died Feb 21, 2001, age 85, at Richmond, BC

Norman H Gillespie death Dec 25, 1927 Rossland, BC, age 60

Norman Walden Gillespie, died Dec 26, 1916 age 2, North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Norman William Gillespie death Aug 5, 1933 North Vancouver, BC, age 52.

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Orval Edward Gillespie died Nov 13, 2000 age 69, in Vancouver, BC

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Patricia Gillespie death Oct 13, 1974 Vancouver, BC, age 34.

Patricia Lois Gillespie, May 2,1932 – Jan.7, 2022, age 89. With great sadness we announce the passing of Pat Gillespie. She was predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth. Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Bev) and daughter Lorraine (Pete). She will be missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren,extended family and friends. Mom was born in Birmingham,England in 1932,immigrated to Canada in 1953, and called Coquitlam home for 60 years. No service by request.

Patricia M R Gillespie death August 2, 1961 Coquitlam, BC, age 30.

Patricia Victoria Gillespie, death April 14, 1994 Delta, BC, age 53

Pauline Berthe Gillespie death March 1, 1984 New Westminster, BC, age 42

Pauline Elizabeth Webb Gillespie b Feb 15, 1898 d Dec 1, 1979 Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC. age 81

Pearl Elizabeth Gillespie b 1890 d March 12, 1945, age 54 burial Chilliwack Cemetery, Chilliwack, BC

Peter Gillespie, death Nov 12, 1947 Vancouver, BC, age 74

Peter Gillespie death April 4, 1969 Victoria, BC, age  84.

Peter William Gillespie death July 25, 1994 Vancouver, BC, age 34

Phoebe Eleanor Gillespie death Feb 17, 1968 Chilliwack, BC, age 57

Phylis Lois Gillespie April 11, 1939 – Jan 9, 2020 It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of Phylis Lois Gillespie. Phylis passed away peacefully after a quick battle with lung cancer on January 09, 2020 at the Laurel Place Hospice. Phylis is survived by her husband William, son Scott (his wife Janette and son Federico), daughter Kimberly (her husband Jarrod and daughter Jordyn) and sister Margaret. Phylis will be dearly missed by her extended family and many friends. A celebration of life will held in the springtime. Many thanks to the all the nurses and staff at Newton home care and the staff at Laurel Place Hospice.

Phyllis Gillespie death Jan 28, 1985 Burnaby,  BC, age 64

Phyllis Minetta Gillespie passed away suddenly on Friday, July 26, 2002 at the age of 69 while visiting her grandchildren in Ontario, Phyllis will be missed by her husband, Ken, her daughter Sharlene (Bruce) and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held in New Westminster, British Columbia on Saturday, Aug 10th. (Published in Vancouver Sun , Aug 7, 2002)

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Raymond L Gillespie b 1927 d 2011  Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, Kelowna, BC

Richard Gillespie, January 2, 1935 – January 11, 2017    Beloved father of Deirdre, Mary, Kathleen and their families. Grand-dad of Stuart, Fiona, William, Joe, Patty, Luke and Zach. Papa to Paula, Erin, Lucy, Clare, Ann, Sam and James.

 

Richard Leonard Gillespie death Sept 15, 1941 Newton, BC, age 67

Richard Leslie Gillespie, death May 30, 1976 Nanaimo, BC, age 64.

Richard William Gillespie b Sept 4, 1869 d Oct 21, 1948 Nelson Memorial Park, Nelson, Central Kootenay Regional District, BC, age 78 (2nd record gives death location as Taghum).

Robert Gillespie death June 24, 1932 Victoria, BC, age 81.

Robert Gillespie b 1865 d Sept 20, 1936 Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, BC, age 70.

Robert Gillespie b 1930 d 1996  Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, Kelowna, BC

Robert Gillespie b Feb 23, 1925 d May 16, 2007  of Kamloops, BC, passed away at 82 years of age. Robert is survived by his best friend of 55 years, Elizabeth Gillespie and his three children: Wayne (Leona) of Edmonton; Nancy Towle and Don Tronson of Kamloops and Glenn (Angee) of Kamloops. Grandchildren Kimberly, Christie, Loyde, Sonja, Twyla, Tonya, Amanda, Evan, Jolee, Tamara, Lindsay and Jaqualine. Great Grandchildren: Liam, Caitlin and Marketa. Robert was also survived by his brothers: Tom (Aria) of Edmonton; and Charlie (Pat) of Edmonton; sisters Dorothy Clompton of Arizona; and Margaret (George) Pody of Edmonton. Robert was predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary (nee Thomson); his brother William; and sisters Eliza Kirillo and Edith Jaumann.  Robert was a lifetime member of the Edmonton Association of the Deaf, and he worked for McGavin’s Bakery for 44 years until his retirement. Memorial service held 1:00 pm on Sat, Mary 26, 2007 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, and another in the Cross of Christ Church, Edmonton. Internment Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC

Robert A Gillespie death Sept 22, 1972 Surrey, BC, age 71.

Robert Bruce Gillespie death Nov 27, 1997 Surrey, BC, age 34.

Robert Bruce Gillespie died Jan 5, 2000, age 69 at Nainamo, BC

Robert C Gillespie b 1929 d 1993  Port Coquitlam Municipal Cemetery, Port Coquitlam, BC (see next record).

Robert Clayton Gillespie death April 19, 1993 New Westminster, BC, age 64

Robert Emerson Gillespie 1879-1942. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Robert George Gillespie death July 7, 1987 Nanaimo, BC, age 72.

Robert Hugh Gillespie death April 1, 1986 North Vancouver, BC, age 56

Robert James Gillespie death June 23, 1991 Vernon, BC, age 51

Robert John Gillespie death March 4, 1990 Saanichton, BC, age 84

Robert Llewellyn Gillespie b 1926 d 1928  Chilliwack Cemetery, Chilliwack, BC

Robert M Gillespie b 1904 d 1977  Port Coquitlam Municipal Cemetery, Port Coquitlam, BC

Robert Malcolm Gillespie b 1907 death March 21, 1996 Richmond, BC, age 88.  Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC  Abbey Mauseleum

Robert Melvin Gillespie death July 27, 1977 New Westminster, BC, age 73.

Robert Murdock Gillespie death June 14, 1952, Whonnock, age 68.

Robert Patrick Gilldspie b Jan 19, 1952 d May 31, 1973 Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC, age 16.

Robert Patrick Gillespie  death May 4, 1996 Kelowna, BC, age 66

Robert Richard Gillespie b Oct 19, 1896 d May 20, 1911  age 15 Saint Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Victoria, BC

Roberta Dolores Gillespie (nee Houston), passed away at Anjou House, Vernon, BC on October 5, 2004 age 89. She was born in Somerville, Texas on March 2, 1915, Dolores was the second youngest of seven children. After graduation from school in 1933, she travelled to China to visit family, and it was during this visit that she met and later married Sholto Gillespie from Victoria, B.C. Following the outbreak of WWII, the family, that by then included two children, relocated to the Okanagan where Dolores had resided ever since. The Gillespies moved to Vernon in 1949 where Dolores became a supportive member of Trinity United Church and remained so for more than fifty years. She was also an active volunteer in the community and only recently had to curtail her commitments due to declining health. Dolores was predeceased by her beloved husband, Sholto (“G”), in 1966 and her only son, Robert (Mort) in 1991, as well as her parents, three brothers, and two sisters in Texas. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Murray Thom, Lake Country; Mary and Dale Winskowski, Vernon; and her brother William Houston, Brenham, Texas. She will be missed by daughters-in-law Diane Gillespie and Angie Gillespie. “Nunnie” will also be fondly remembered by grandchildren Hamish (Maureen), Stuart, and Ian (Jennifer) Thom, Sheilagh (Matt) Wubs, Tanya (Jess) Parsonage, Robyn (Mike) Winskowski, and Christine Gillespie. Also surviving are great grandchildren Kaija, Georgia, Mexx, Euan, Morgan, and Zoë Thom, and Connor and Emma Wubs. A Service of Remembrance was  held at Trinity United Church on Tuesday, October 12th at 2:00 pm. Vernon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Roger Jerome Gillespie, May 28, 1938 – October 20, 2006. Lovingly remembered. Survived by his loving wife Carol Anne and family. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a very kind way with everyone he met. He spent many years working for Long & McQuade and was truly loved by all his friends. Roger’s musical talents which include singing, composing and playing inspired everyone he touched. He was also a longtime member of West Van Legion. We would like to thank Dr. Rasool and all the staff in Peace Arch palliative care for their wonderful support and care. No service by request.

Ronald Albert Gillespie, death April 2, 1974 location unknown, age 38. (BC record)

Ronald David Gillespie death Nov 16, 1997 New Westminster, age 64

Ronald Irvine Gillespie, Nov 2, 1948 – Sept 3, 2021. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Irvine Gillespie, aged 73. He passed peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, surrounded by family. Born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, to Jack and Lillian Gillespie. He was one of four siblings; Lois, Betty-Anne, and Kevin. He graduated in 1964 from Portage Collegiate and quickly began years of pursuing a hockey career, playing for, among many teams, the Brandon Wheat Kings. Working through a number of professions in his life, he found his calling as a salesman in the forestry industry. Ron moved to Vancouver and eventually started his own business, Gillespie Sales.  Ron traveled the world forging a name for himself, building strong relationships, and providing a livelihood for his family. Later in life he also realized a dream of being a restaurant owner with Ronnie G’s, servicing White Rock at 5 Corners for years. In Vancouver, he met his eventual wife Lila at the Cambridge Club. With Lila, he began a family; being married in 1987 and having 3 children; Codie, Jazmin, and Brandon. Raising them in Panorama Ridge, Surrey. As well as his 3 children, Ron had 2 grandchildren, Meela and Shania.

Rose Ellen Todd Gillespie b Nov 25, 1885  d July 14, 1980 Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC age 94

Ross Leslie Gillespie, b June 25, 1937  d May 9, 1991  Nanaimo Municipal Cemetery, Nanaimo, BC (2nd record gives date as May 8th, age 53)

Roy Alden Gillespie death Feb 21, 1992 Burnaby, BC, age 70.

Roy Carmen Gillespie b 1890 d 1917 Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia

Roy Meredith Gillespie b May 30, 1889  d June 4, 1923 Aberdeen Cemetery, Aberdeen, Fraser Valley Regional District, BC (2nd record gives death location as Keremeos, age 34).

Roy Thompson Gillespie b Sept 4, 1912. Death Jan 14, 1982 New Westminster, BC, age 69. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

Robert Murdoch Gillespie b June 5, 1884 d June 14, 1952 Maple Ridge Cemetery, Maple Ridge, Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC

Robert Richard Gillespie, death May 20, 1911, age 15 Victoria, British Columbia

Roger Jerome Gillespie, May 28, 1938 – October 20, 2006.  Survived by his loving wife Carol Anne and family. He had a wonderful sense of humour and a very kind way with everyone he met. He spent many years working for Long & McQuade and was truly loved by all his friends. Roger’s musical talents which include singing, composing and playing inspired everyone he touched. He was also a longtime member of West Van Legion. We would like to thank Dr. Rasool and all the staff in Peace Arch palliative care for their wonderful support and care. No service by request. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. May you fly high with the eagles my love.

Ronald Gillespie b Oct 31, 1933 d Feb 10, 2013  Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar, Nanaimo Regional District, BC

Ronald David Gillespie death Nov 16, 1997, age 64, at New Westminster, BC

Ross Leslie Gillespie died May 8, 1991, age 53, at Nanaimo, BC

Ruth Amelia Gillespie, passed away August 15th, 2004, Burnaby. Dear Mom, we couldn’t have asked for a better Mom! Our thoughts and feelings were always important to you. You laughed when we laughed and cried when we cried and were always there for us in a non-judgmental way. We are so lucky to have learned from such a loving, kind and genuinely happy person; a person who put everyone before herself. Your positive optimistic personality is why you lived for 86 years with your glass half full. Your positive qualities are endless. We will miss you deeply and will hold you in our hearts forever. Love forever, your children Craig (Erin) and Elaine (Bernie); grandchildren Breena, Connor, Jacob and Jaime. Memorial service to be held Friday, August 20th, 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby.

Ruth Marian Gillespie death Sept 26, 1970 Vancouver, BC, age 84.

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S James Gillespie unknown – Nov 27, 1951 Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC  Cherry Section.

Samuel Gillespie death July 12, 1985 Vancouver, BC, age 96

Samuel B Gillespie died June 1, 1893, age 32 in Portland, Oregon. (Listed under BC Vital Statistics)

Samuel James Gillespie death Nov 27, 1951 Vancouver, BC, age 73

Samuel James Gillespie b 1885 d 1982  Mountain View Cemetery, Trail, Kootenay Boundary Regional District, B (see next record)

Samuel James Gillespie death Feb 7, 1982 Trail, BC, age 96

Sandra Lynn Gillespie death Jan 3, 1992 Kamloops, BC, age 35

Sholto Monteith Gillespie, death Aug 14, 1966 Vernon, BC, age 74

Sonya Gillespie, February 17, 1923 – March 7, 2016. After a long and rewarding life journey, Sonia Gillespie passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016, at her home in Vancouver. Born near Kyiv, UKRAINE, February 17, 1923, to Olga and Xenofont Dzubin, the oldest of four children, Sonia emigrated to Canada with her mother in 1928. She is predeceased by her parents, Olga and Xenofont, half-brother, William, brother, Peter, sister, Emma, and husbands, Percy (in 1954) and Michael (in 2001. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Charlotte) of Kamloops, Zubin (Kim) of Belleville, Ontario, and John (Angela) of Laguna Beach, California, plus grandchildren, Melissa, Chad, Erin, Dylan, Theo, and Astrid. She also leaves to mourn her brother, Alex of Saskatoon of Saskatoon.

Steven Wren Gillespie, born Nov 30, 1962 in Victoria, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2004 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his mother, Joan in 1994. Lovely remembered by his father, Robert, brother and sister, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Sequoia Gardens Memorials of Victoria, British Columbia (Published in Calgary Herald on Aug 21, 2004 with more details

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Teresa Gillespie, death June 12, 1989 Victoria, BC, age 77

Terrance Lawrence Gillespie death Feb 18, 1995 Vancouver, BC, age 54.

Thomas Gillespie death Dec 28, 1918, Revelstoke, age 58.

Thomas Gillespie (Pvt) b Jan 10, 1880 d Feb 27, 1927 Mountain VIew Cemetery, Vancouver, BC, age 46.

Thomas Gillespie death March 22, 1958 Victoria, BC, age 78

Thomas Gillespie death Dec 31, 1966 Vancouver, BC, age 90

Thomas Alfred Gillespie death May 11, 1997 Abbotsford, BC, age 71

Thomas F Gillespie, death May 2, 1964 Vancouver, BC, age 72.

True Beryl Gillespie died June 22, 2000 age 83 in Victoria, BC

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Una Willa Gillespie died May 14, 2000 at Saanichon, BC

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Valerie Gillespie death Feb 6, 1994 Victoria, BC, age 47.

Velma Mary Gillespie death Feb 7, 1991 Nanaimo, BC, age 77

Miss Verna Gillespie, passed away at Royal Columbian Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2003 at the age of 91 years with her sister Clara at her side. Verna will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Michelle; sister Clara; granddaughters, Sylvia and Cheryl; niece Barbara and the rest of her extended family whose lives she has enriched over the years. During her final years, Verna Grace Gillespie was lovingly cared for with gentleness and patience by Iluminada “Lulu” de Castro, Jeff de Castro and Consuelo Felipe. “Miss Gillespie”, as she was known by her students and fellow teachers, has also touched the lives of many from Capitol Hill School. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 11:00 am from the Salvation Army, Metrotown Citadel, 6125 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby. Majors Don and Elizabeth Grad  officiated. If friends so desire, donations in Miss Gillespie’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army Corps. at Metrotown Citadel.

Vina May Gillespie death Oct 26, 1991 Victoria, BC, age 99

Violet Pearl Gillespie death Feb 13, 1995 Victoria, BC, age 93

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W. John Gillespie Born 1937, died suddenly at home August 22, 2017. Deeply mourned by wife, Patsy, son Chris (Jacquie), grandchildren Andrew & Carolyn and by his sister, Gladys (Don) Elson.

W. L. Gillespie, October 2, 1914 – June 7, 2004. ‘Gil’ passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 89 on June 7, 2004 at the home of his eldest son. Beloved husband of the late Anne Gillespie, Gil will be missed by his family: his sons Brian, David and Michael; his daughters-in-law Beverley and Marilyn: his grandchildren Joanne, Patrick, Rebecca and Casey Anne; the in-law spouses George, Paula and Allan; his great-grandchildren Courtney, Jayke, Kristin and Jenna; his brother Bob and sister-in-law Betty and niece and nephews in Ontario. Gil was not only a father, a mentor and best friend to his sons. He also contributed greatly to the lives of many others both personally and professionally. Gil was born in Toronto on October 2, 1914. He had a distinguished RCAF career spanning 25 years in Europe and Canada before retiring in 1964 with the rank of Group Captain. He remained active in the Air Force Officers’ Association. From 1968 to 1980 he was the secretary manager of the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club. During his tenure he was the President of the B.C. Dogwood Chapter of the Club Managers’ Association of America (CMAA) and was the Vice President of the International C.M.A.A. Gil was an avid photographer, MAC computer enthusiast and golfer. He contributed many volunteer hours to numerous service organizations. The family thanks the Vancouver Hospital Renal and Palliative Care teams and the Fraser Health Authority Home Care Nursing Program for their care and support. A celebration of Gil’s life washeld at #406 – 5411 Vine Street, Vancouver, from 2 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 13 for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Kidney Foundation is requested, #320 – 1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R3. Gil will be in our hearts forever.

Wallace Mervin Gillespie b March 31, 1947 d March 8, 1984  Hillside Cemetery, Kamloops, BC (2nd record gives date as March 13, age 36)

Walter Gillespie, death April 14, 1939 Vancouver, BC, age 62

Walter Malcolm Gillespie birth Nov 12, 1876 – June 14, 1939. Burial Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, BC  Lot 549, Grave 2

Wilbert Howard Gillespie b unknown d June 7, 1944 Armstrong Cemetery, Armstrong, North Okanagan Regional District, BC

Wilfred C Gillespie death Nov 14, 1961 location unknown, age 48. (BC record)

Wilhelmina Anna Gillespie death May 14,1997 New Westminster, BC, age 42.

William Gillespie b unknown d Feb 25, 1923 Saint Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Victoria, BC, age 74.

William Gillespie b April 3, 1880  d May 31, 1940  Fraser Cemetery, New Westminister, BC age 60

William Gillespie, death November 14, 1953 Prince Rupert, BC, age 70

William Gillespie 1897-1966. Evergreen Gardens. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

William Gillespie death Sept 14, 1968 Penticton,  BC, age 86

William Gillespie death July 28, 1971 Vancouver, BC, age 86.

William Gillespie, death Sept 11, 1978 Comox, BC, age 83.

William Gillespie, “Billy” December 21, 1955, to August 17, 2004. Passed away suddenly at age 48. Billy is survived by his father Bill (Connie) Gillespie; sister Carol (James); nephews Jessie (Melissa) Lee and many family and dear friends at Vancouver Taxi. Predeceased by his loving mother Betty. Billy will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Memorial Service and Luncheon was held at 4134 Maywood Street, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday September 14, 2004 at 2:00 P.M.A special thanks to Jimmy and Mike for being the kind of friends every person should have.

William A Gillespie (Bill) August 24, 1969 – February 19, 2024.  Vancouver Island, BC   It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of William A. Gillespie (Bill) on February 19th, 2024 in Ladysmith B.C. Funeral service was held at the Eagles Hall in Ladysmith B.C. on March 24th, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Bill was born on August 24th, 1969 in Ottawa Ontario and was a beloved son to Ron and Catherine Gillespie a father to Ryan and brother to Shannon, Doug and Danny. Rihanna, and Erin, and Tony.

Bill had a heart of gold and he would drop anything to help anyone. He loved to go camping and being on the water he had a great sense of humour and telling jokes. Bill will be remembered for his kind and generous heart and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

William Andrew Gillespie, death Dec 4, 1998 Burnaby, BC, age 88

William Arthur Gillespie death Oct 15, 1979 New Westminster, age 72. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

William Edwin L Gillespie death June 5, 1978 Vancouver, BC, age 68.

William Francis Gillespie b 1896 d 1962 Seaview Cemetery, Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC

William James Gillespie b 1885 d March 29, 1969  Chilliwack Cemeteries, Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, BC, age 83.

William James Gillespie death Oct 23, 1995 Grand Forks, age 81. (BC record)

William Jardine Gillespie death April 14, 1920 Ganges, age 76.

William John Gillespie death June 2, 1964 Burnaby, BC, age 87. Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC

William L Gillespie 1910-1978.  Ocean View Park Burial Memorials. Burnaby, BC  Evergreen Gardens

William Lorne Gillespie died June 7, 2004, age 89, Coquitlam, BC

William Martin Gillespie death Sept 11, 1986 Merritt, BC, age 84

William Murray Gillespie, death Feb 4, 1979 unknown location, age 77 (BC record)

William Rattray Gillespie, death March 25, 1962 Vancouver, BC, age 90

William Roger Gillespie death March 15, 1974 Ootsa Lake BC, age 57

William V Gillespie b 1922 d 2001  Chilliwack Cemetery, Chilliwack, BC

William Victor Gillespie, died Dec 21, 2001 age 79 yrs, at Oliver, BC

William Woodland Gillespie b Feb 5, 1882  d Sept 14, 1968  Lakeview Cemetery, Penticton, Okanagan-Similameen Regional District, BC

Wilma Donalda Brown Gillespie b Dec 9, 1924  d March 10, 2010  Royal Oak Burial Park Cemetery, Victoria, BC

Winfred Gillespie death Jan 7, 1965 Vancouver, BC, age 82

Winslow W Gillespie death August 8, 1969 Vancouver, BC, age 80.

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Yvonne Ethel Gillespie death March 13, 1971 Nanaimo, BC, age 28

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Dr. Barry Gillespie LUCAS, Professor Emeritus, passed away on December 10, 2013 at 81 years. He was predeceased by his father William “Bill” and his mother Dorothy “Dolly” Lucas. Barry is lovingly remembered  by his wife Lorna; three daughters Colleen Lucas (Ken Read), Noreen Foreman (Kent), Noelle Lucas; and  thirteen grandchildren. He was born in Victoria, BC on September 6, 1932. Barry graduated from Vancouver’s Lord Byng High School in 1950. He attended Normal School in 1955 and taught in Victoria’s public school system for ten years. Barry married Lorna (Tweedhope) on September 1,1959.  Always  modest, Barry was a brilliant intellectual and a passionate educator.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1963 at the University of British Columbia; his Master’s degree at Western Washington University in 1967 and  Doctorate in Educational Administration at the University of Michigan in 1971. Barry taught at St John’s University, New York from 1971-1973; McGill University in Montreal, 1973-1977; and at the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, 1978-1990. Retiring to Victoria, Barry and Lorna traveled extensively tracing family genealogy, writing memoirs, and riding BMW motorcycles. Private celebration of life occurred later.

Mary Reid Halbert (Gillespie) MAGARK, born Dec 4, 1924, of Salmon Arm, BC, died Jan 24, 2023, age 98 yrs.

Jeanie Gillespie SANKEY. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 23, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver.   Arrangements by First Memorial Funeral Services. “We love you, Grandma.” SANKEY- Jeanie Gillespie, in her 92nd year. Passed away in Lions Gate Hospital on May 18, 1998 after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Frederick William Sankey, and her second husband Harvey Thomas Robinson Sankey. Survived by her three children Fred (Lorna); Jannine Barnes; and Joe (Sandy); and one step-son Rollie (Elsie);  and grandchildren Yvonne Dickson (Todd); Marilyn Gale (Brian); Sylvia Cavassini (Reno); Cameron and Avril Barnes; Jenell and Melissa Sankey; and two step-grandchildren, Wayne Sankey (Judy) and Dale Gould (Glen); and great-grandchildren, Alannah and Bryan Dickson; Joseph and Jillian Gale; Leanne, Marco and Sabrina Cavassini; Jennifer and Steven Sankey; Jasmine and Brittany Gould, also numerous friends, former senior bowlers, members of the IODE and special neighbours. Jeanie will be remembered for her dedication as secretary to her two senior ten-pin bowling leagues, her never-ending knitting for the IODE and her selfless devotion to her family.

A service in celebration of her life was held at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church at 23rd Street and St. Georges Avenue, North Vancouver, Friday May 22 1998, at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Floyd Grunau and Shirley Love officiating. Burial followed at Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver, and a reception back at the Alliance Church. Our thanks to the caring nurses and workers in the extended care ward (5 West) at Lions Gate Hospital. Hollyburn Funeral Home 922-1221

Mryna Edith WOROBECK, 1942-2014.  Myrna passed away with her children by her side at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, BC on April 5, 2014 at the age of 71 years and 4 months, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Myrna was born on November 29, 1942 on the family farm, (in the Whitebeech School District, near Arran, SK). Myrna was the eldest child, of Melville and Isabel (Irving) Gillespie. Myrna received her, education at the Whitebeech School District and Arran School.
Myrna married Mike Worobec on September 13, 1959. In the spring of 1963 Mike and Myrna moved to their homestead in the Polar Bluff District, where they lived for 30 years and raised their family of five children; Linda, Darleen, Gail, Alden and Tracy.

Myrna worked very hard to provide for her family by cooking, gardening, canning and milking cows. Myrna worked side by side, with Mike in every aspect of their lives together on the farm. Myrna kept a very clean house and liked everything in a very particular way. Myrna expressed her love, with many nutritious meals and delicious baking. Myrna enjoyed socializing with friends, family and neighbors. Myrna enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading, as well as many trips to Madge Lake, Townsend Lake and the Northwest Roundup and Exhibition. Myrna had numerous jobs, from cooking to cleaning in the surrounding areas. Myrna’s greatest accomplishment was earning her Home Care Aid Certificate and working with her clients, for over 20 years. In the spring of 1992 Myrna and Mike moved to Yorkton, SK to retire. Mike passed away on April 21, 2010. Myrna moved to Kamloops, in September of 2011 and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with cancer.

Myrna was predeceased by her loving husband Mike Worobec of 50 years. Her brother Blaine Gillespie, her parents Isabel and Melville Gillespie, father and mother in law Bill and Dora Worobec, sister and brother in law Alvina and Arseny Suchoplas, sister in law Nettie(Nellie) Carter. Left to celebrate the memories of Mryna’s life are her loving children: Linda (Rick) Yaskiw of Portage la Prairie, MB; Darleen (Don) Rudachyk of Norquay, SK; Gail (Wesley) Derkatch of Swan River, MB; Alden(Sonia) Worobec of Beaumont, AB; Tracy(Ken) Kolochuk of Dauphin, MB: Grandchildren: Nicole(Terry), Tyler (Shaylee); Christine(Jason), Jennifer (Clayton), Jarret; Jamie (Richelle), Corbin; Kaylin, Grace, Michelle; Megan and Austin: Great Grandchildren: Blayse, Maiyah, Conner, Donovan, Talon; Rylen, Sarah, Shaelynn, Ayssen and Ashlyn: Brother Barrie (Lavina) Gillespie; sister in law Georgena Gillespie; Aunt Jessie Yungkurt, sister and brother in law Stella and Jack Kuchma as well as many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

The memorial service was held on May 15, 2014 at 2pm from the Benito United Church, Benito, MB. Reverend Erin McIntyre Garrick  officiating. Interment of cremation followed in the Benito Village Cemetery. Urn bearer will be Alden Worobec. Honorary pall bears are Myrna’s dear friends Vi Lambie, Clara Krakalovich, Mary Kseniuk, Ilene Yanchuk, Ann Halushka, and Margaret Hampton.
Cremation was entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home, Kamloops, BC. Memorial arrangements are made by Paull Funeral Home & Crematorium, Swan River, MB

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Source of Records: BC Archives; Mormon website,  Find A Grave, Royal BC Museum; Newspapers; Le Necrologue; Kelowna News. Remembering.ca. Funeral home obituaries; Vancouver Sun obits; Index to Death Noticed, Obituaries & Estate Notices published in The Chronicle Journal July 1972 – 1989.  Vancouver Sun.  Echovita.

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