Cemeteries with Gillespie burials

• Artemesia Twp – Gillespies in Flesherton Cem; Markdale Cemetery
• Bentinck Twp – none
• Collingwood Twp – Heathcote Presbyterian
• Derby Twp – see Owen Sound Greenwood Cemetery
• Egremont Twp:  Holstein Cem;
• Euphrasia Twp: none (except Heathcote)
• Glenelg Twp:  no Gillespie
• Holland Twp: Chatsworth United & Presbyterian Cem; Cooke Presbyterian Ce, Berkley Village; Mt Pleasant Cem near Berkley; St Mark’s Anglican Cem; St Matthias Anglican Cem;
• Keppek Sarawak & Brooke Twp:  none
• Normanby Twp: Maplewood Cem;
• Osprey Twp:  none (a surprise as Gillespies lived there)
• Owen Sound City: Greenwood Cemetery
• Proton Twp: None (a real surprise, as Gillespies lived here)
• St Vincent Twp:  Lakeview Cem;
• Sullivan Twp: Desboro Cem
• Sydenham Twp: see Owen Sound

Archibald BROWN  1811-1896. Margaret Gillespie, his wife, 1812 -1901. Natives of Islay, Scotland. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario. Mary  1840 – 1921; Flora Brown 1844 – 1876; Donald Brown 1845 -1866; Annie Brown 1848 – 1943;  Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario.

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Agnes Longmire Hutchinson Gillesby death Sydenham March 3, 1896  ID 00929. Wife of Bernard Gillesby.

Albert Gillesby Nov 16, 1862-August 10, 1952 at Meaford. Wife E Jane Atkinson 1874-1946. Infant son Bernard E 1901. Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Southern Section, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario  Plot G-S7-1-W Gr4

Alexander Gillespie death Proton Twp April 13, 1913  ID 015351

Alfred H Gillespie b 1865. d Aug 29, 1865  Chatsworth United Church Cemetery, Chatsworth, Grey Co

Andrew Gillespie b 1859. d 1950.  His wife Elizabeth 1863-1952; Their son, William, 1894-1907. Burial Saint Matthias Anglican Cemetery, Holland Twp. 

Angus Gillespie, s/o Duncan & Elizabeth (Johnson) Gillespie. Born Nottawasaga Twp on Jan 27, 1863. Married Carolyn Armstrong of Thornbury Oct 6, 1886. Died Nov 29, 1934. Grey Co, Ontario

Ann Gillespie death Sullivan Twp June 15, 1886  ID 005690

A Oscar Gillespie 1891-1977. His wife Charlotte E Pate 1891-1969. Burial Markdale Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario

Ann Grace Rusk Gillesby March 27, 1897 – Dec 17, 1989. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound

Archibald Gillespie death Proton Twp May 13, 1878  ID 004046

Archibald Gillespie death Proton Twp June 22, 1883   ID 005457

Archibald Gillespie 1849 – 1906. No grave photo. Greenwood  Cemetery, Owen Sound, ON

Archibald Gillespie died Sullivan Twp  May 12, 1908, Grey Co, Ontario  ID 012393

Arthur Gillespie 1925 -blank   Mary McMullen 1924 – blank. Buried Markdale Cemetery

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Bernard Gillesby b May 1, 1818 Cumberland, ENGLAND.  Death Owen Sound May 5, 1905, age 88, natural decline of old age, farmer. Informant Albert Gillesby, Sydeham.   ID 011317 Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario.    Family History by Kenneth McMillan

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Carnita Gillespie, passed away Dec 30, 2000

Catherine Gillespie, Samuel Coulter, Buried St George’s Anglican Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

Catherine Gillespie death Proton Twp Nov 30, 1889  ID 006109

Catherine J Brown Gillespie b 1912. Died 2000. Maplewood Cemetery, Grey Co

Charles Grant Gillespie  peacefully on Saturday, Feb 18, 2017 at Summit Place Lodge, Owen Sound in his 95th year. Loving husband of Betty (nee Graydon). Loving father of Ann and her husband Tom Kane; the late Bill and his wife Jane; Tom and his wife Katie, and Peg and her husband Joe Melanson. Proud Grampa of Brandon (Kim), Leslie (Krishman), Lindsay (Jayson), Graydon, Mitchell (Kathryn), Megan (Dean). Great grandpa of Jaylin and Savannah. Survived by his brother Walter. Grant was a Captain in the Canadian Air Force, and flew in the Lancaster bomber in WW II.  After the war Grant owed and operated Crest Hardware in Owen Sound for 40 years. Arrangements by Tannahill Funeral Home, Owen Sound. Private internment.

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David J Gillespie b 1901. d 1986 His wife Catherine J 191-blank. Daughter Margaret Machan 1942-1991  Maplewood Cemetery, Normanby Twp,  Grey Co, Ontario

Donald Gillespie born 1854. Death Sullivan Twp July 27, 1907   ID 012436

Douglas L Gillespie 1920-2000  Carnita  1921-2000  Greenwood Cemetery Columbarium, Owen Sound, ON

 

 

Duncan Gillespie death Proton Twp Feb 23, 1895  ID 006069

Duncan Gillespie’s wife Mary, 1823–1910. Their children: Ronald 1853-1875; Malcolm 1859-1875; Jane 1860-1889; Peter 1851-1892. Mary, wife of Donald Sinclair 1864-1907; Donald 1854-1907; Archibald 1849–1908; John Gillespie 1843–1942. Greenwood Cemetery, Southern Section, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario. Donald A Sinclair died Sept 14, 1912. Born Chinguacousy Twp, 1844. Married a daughter of Donald Gillespie.

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Earl Gillespie’s wife Helen Grace Taylor 1921-2001.  Taylor Graveplot with many members listed in link. Lakeview Cemetery, Section A, Row 5. St Vincent Twp, Grey Co.

Eila M Gillesby 1896-1943. Husband Samuel Brancati. Buried Western Extension, Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

Elizabeth Gillesby death Owen Sound May 1, 1918. ID 018085

Elizabeth Gillespie b 1863. d 1952. Saint Matthias’ Cemetery,  Berkeley, Grey Co

Elizabeth A Donovan Gillespie, b 1879  d 1953  Desboro Cemetery, Sullivan Twp, Grey Co (mother).

Elizabeth Turner Gillesby 1858  – May 1, 1918  Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound

Ellen Gillespie d May 5, 1880, age 65 years, Perthshire SCOTLAND. William Reid d April 20, 1884 age 71, Dumfries, Scotland. Burial Holstein (Reid) Cemetery, Egremont Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

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George H Gillesby 1847-1929, s/o Bernard

Mrs Gene Mildred Gillespie of Wasaga Beach passed away on Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in her 86th year. Wife of the late Ralph (2008). Loving mother of David and his wife, Carolyn, Mike and his wife Gail; and Jim and her husband Duncan Pletch. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Martin, Andrew, Matthew, Elizabeth and Kaitlin. No public service. Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, Wasaga Beach Chapel.

Gillespie: Sept 1862 “Missing: On Wednesday evening last, a person named Gillespie, who worked for Mr George Webb Cooper, left this town in a small boat to go to Mr Welss on the Indian side of the bay, since which nothing has been seen of him. The boat was discovered some distance down the bay with her said set. It is probable that the unfortunate man must have fallen overboard and been drowned.”

Gillesby death Sydenham June 11, 1897  ID 010103

Gillespie (male) death Proton Twp Feb 6, 1921   ID 014747

Gillespie (male) death Markdale Dec 10, 1928  ID 016485

Gladys Gillespy & Troy A Broadley, Meaford, Grey Co, Ontario

Grant Charles Gillespie 1922-Feb 18, 2017. Mary Elizabeth 1926-2017. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, ON

 

 

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Harold Gillespie 1901-1977. His wife Reta Foster 1918-2002 Buried Markdale Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario

Harriet A Gillespie b 1840. d Oct 20, 1865 age 25 years. Wife of Thomas Gillespie. Alfred s/o Thomas & Harriet died Aug 29, 1865 8 months. Chatsworth United Church Cemetery, Grey Co   (no tombstone found)

Howard Bruce Gillespie died St Vincent Twp July 15, 1926  ID 015948

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Isabella Gillespie, wife of James Gillespie, d April 10, 1889 aged 33 years, 7 mon, 3 days. James Gillespie born June 8, 1846, died Sept 6, 1918. Cooke’s Presbyterian Cemetery, Holland Twp, Berkley, Grey Co, Ontario

Isabella Gillespie death Holland Twp April 10, 1889  ID 006031

Isabella Gillespie 1878 – 1936, wife of Charles Armstrong 1876 – 1948. Others listed in plot. Markdale Cemetery, Artemesia Twp.

Isabella J Gillespie 1878-1936, wife of Charles Armstrong 1876-1948. William Armstrong 1826-1913; His wife Margaret 1830–1903; Their daughter Sarah 1862-1883; Sophia 1865-1936; Mark 1853-1933; His wife Marion Rorke 1867-1933. Burial Markdale Cemetery, Artemesia Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

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James Gillespie death Holland Twp  Sept 6, 1918.  ID 017857

James Gillespie 1843-Oct 10, 1928 Thornbury. His wife Emma McCan 1857- . Their daughter Maud 1903-1912. Burial Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario   ID 016344

James Andrew Gillesby, April 27, 1896-No  11, 1943. Grace A Rusk 1897-blank. Daughter Joyce Elaine 1932-1982, Samuel Branscati 1927-1974. Wife Ella M Gillesby.  Buried Western Extension,  Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

Jane Gillespie birth 1860. Death April 19, 1889 Sullivan Twp, Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario ID 006031

Jane Gillespie, d Feb 11, 1898 Holland Twp. Burial  Feb 13, 1898 Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Berkley, age 69 years. Grey Co, Ontario  ID 006410

Jane Gillespie 1864-1948. Wife of Henry F McRae 1840-1933. Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario

Jane Gillespie 1865-1917. Wife of David Jackson 1863-1934. Markdale Cemetery, Artemesia Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

Janet Watters Gillespie birth 1879. Death June 20, 1906. Burial McKechnie Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario

Janet Gillespie, born 1921. Died 2000. Desboro Cemetery, Desboro, Grey Co

Jean Isabel Gillespie, born 1916. Died May 15, 1985.Cremated. South Line Union Cemetery, Badjeros, Grey Co, Ontario

Jessie Gillespie death Proton Twp Oct 13, 1885  ID 005548

John Gillespie died Feb 23, 1882, aged 56 years. Jane, his wife, Feb 11, 1898 aged 69 years. Buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Holland Twp, Grey Co, Ontario (see also William)

John Gillespie death Proton Twp April 4, 1887  ID 0057038

John Gillesby b Dec 6, 1895. Died April 22, 1921, age 22. s/o William & Elizabeth Gillespie, buried Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario  ID 014620

John Gillespie 1843 – 1932. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, ON

John Gillespie 1881 – 1934. His wife Ethel Bertha Scott 1882 – 1968. Howard Bruce Gillespie 1919 – 1926.  Mabel Eleanor Gillespie 1907 – 1984. Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery

John Gillespie died March 1, 1934 Owen Sound. Grey Co, Ontario  ID 015928

John Gillespie death Sullivan Twp Oct 17, 1934  ID 016492

John Gillespie 1881-1934. His wife Ethel Bertha Scott 1882-1969; Howard Bruce Gillespie 1919-1926; Mabel Eleanor Gillespie 1907-1984. Buried Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Grey Co, Ontario

 

John Earl Gillespie,  June 4, 1948 – August 29, 2024. John Gillespie, a man of great character, loved by all who knew him, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.He will be desperately missed by his partner, Jody Hodgkinson of Collingwood, Ontario, and his daughters, Cecily Heslett (Richard Heslett) of Elora, Ontario, and Rheba Gillespie (Daniel Morgenstern), of Toronto, Ontario. A beloved “Grandpa G” to Emily, Will, Vivien, Eden, Lydia, and Owen.

John was born on June 4, 1948, to Henrietta (nee Gibbons) and Herman Gillespie. He and his siblings were raised on the family farm in St. Vincent Township, south of Meaford, Ontario.  John will be missed by his brother Ross Gillespie and was predeceased by his brother Don and his sister Anne Scott, and will be remembered fondly by Anne’s partner Doug MacIntosh.Admired uncle of Tim Gillespie, Brent Scott, and Dana Scott. Cherished by Sarah and Steve Pyke, and Ryan Warren. Greatly missed by the entire Hodgkinson family, who knew him since childhood, and his cousins, David Gillespie (Karen Gillespie) and Robert Gillespie. Adored by his faithful dog, Lola, who provided him with much comfort and companionship.John was loved by everyone who knew him, from childhood friends to new neighbours. He had a wonderful way with people and always knew the right story to tell. He had a great sense of humour and a charming wit. John was a loyal and reliable friend. He was old-school – a man of his word. A verbal deal and a handshake were as binding as a legal contract. As a father, he offered a wealth of wisdom. He gave his children enough room to be themselves but always had the right words to guide them. As a partner, he was an eternal romantic: loving, kind, generous, and attentive.From a young age, John was never far from his guitar. His most treasured possession was his brother Don’s old Gibson. Many nights were spent with friends and family singing and telling stories. He was drawn to songs that told tales of imperfect characters and the challenges of life.John was a man of many talents and skills beyond measure. He could drill a well, build a boat, operate a crane, construct a cabin out of a humble grain silo, and turn a set of old, rusty wagon wheels into a stunning covered wagon. Everything he built had a tiny fireplace, “’Cause you’d never want to be cold.”  His dreams and projects were deeply personal and often unconventional. Much time was spent at “Home Base” in Timmy’s shop where creativity flowed and ideas came to life. At times, he was in such a rush to get a project finished that he couldn’t take the time to park straight, turn off the engine, and shut the truck door before getting that last measurement. He valued hard work and would often say, “It’s just work. If I keep at it, it’ll get done.” He also spent many happy hours at his island near Whitefish Falls, Ontario; the focus for many of these wonderful projects.John lived a life of endless adventure and brought many friends along for the ride. He was a dreamer right up until the end. He always said, “It doesn’t matter if the dream ever happens. What matters is that you had a dream.”To quote the late Jimmy Buffet, from a song Dad loved, through 76 years “of perpetual motion… some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I had a good life all the way.”A heartfelt thank you to the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, in Toronto, for the love and compassion they showed our family during this difficult time. A Celebration of John’s Life took place at the Meaford Hall on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 1 until 5 p.m., with tributes at 2 o’clock.

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Kewpie Gillespie passed away Dec 30, 2000. 

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Joyce Gillespie Jan 3, 1935 – Dec 10, 2016  Passed away with her family by her side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound in her 82nd year.  In memory by loving husband for over 60 years, Ron, daughters Cheryl Johnston, Ottawa; Janine Crowe, Ottawa; Charlene McConnell, Owen Sound, and son Ron Gillespie, Listowel.

Joyce Elaine Gillesby 1932-1982. d/o James A Gillesby & A Grace. Buried Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

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Lavinna E Gillespie 1911 –1988 . Wife of Boyd A Burke 1897 – 1965. Buried Markdale Cemetery.  Their daughter Billie Lavinna 1940-

Leticia Gillespie 1864-1932; Wife of Andrew Ritchie 1861-1935. Lillian 1895 – 1909  Lottie 1901 age 7 months.  Burial Markdale Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario.

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Malcolm Gillaspie, at home in Sullivan Twp, died on the 11th Feb 1875, aged 16; and on the 12th of Feb Ronald Gillaspie, age 22. ID 002256; 002257

Male Gillespie died Sydenham Twp June 11, 1897, Grey Co, Ontario

Margaret Gillespie  1812-1901. Her husband Archibald Brown 1811–1896. Natives of Isle of Islay, Scotland. Flora  Brown 1844–1876; Mary Brown 1840–1921; Annie Brown 1848–1943; Donald Brown 1845–1866. Burial Northern Extension, Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

Margaret Gillespie, died April 24, 1918 aged 81 years.  Her husband, William Wright died Dec 21, 1901 aged 64 years. J. F Wright, son of Wm & Margaret Wright died at Rossland June 18, 1897 aged 29 yrs 3 months. Burial Flesherton Cemetery, Artemesia Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

Margaret R Gillespie, birth 1936. Death 1999 Burial Boyd’s Cemetery, Shallow Lake, Grey Co, Ontario

Marion S Gillespie 1938-1989  James W Summers 1938 – blank.  Markdale Cemetery,

Mary Gillespie, birth 1823. Death Jan 17, 1910 Sullivan Twp. Burial Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario  ID 034425; 013214

Mary, wife of Duncan Gillespie 1822-1910. Their children: Ronald 1853-1875, Malcolm 1859-1875, Jane 1860-1892, Peter 1851-1892, Mary wife of Donald Sinclair 1864-1894, Donald 1854-1907, Archibald 1849 -1908. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, ON

Mary Gillespie, wife of Henry McRae 1856-1882. Elizabeth 1876-1882; Edward 1879-1882; Norman 1880-1882. Heathcote and Area Pioneers, Collingwood Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Burials Heathcote-Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 22 Church St, South West Corner, North half, Lot 23, Con 12

Mary Gillespie died July 29, 1911, aged 83 years. Her husband Alex B Mitchell died March 21, 1904 aged 87 years.  John B Mitchell 1848–1938. His wife Mary A McCarroll June 16, 1849-April 28, 1905; Walter G Mitchell died Feb 24, 1899 aged 28 years. His wife Mary Jane died Dec 28, 1897 aged 31 years. John Alexander Mitchell 1873-1918; Ray T Farnham 1879-1952; his wife Elizabeth W Smith 1884-1961; Herbert Thornton, son of John & Mary Mitchell died May 20, 1882 aged 10 years 7 mth & 13 d. Reginald Taylor died Sept 16, 1890 age 5 mn. Burial Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery.

Mary Gillespie, died 1925, aged 75 years, 10 mos. Andrew Walker d 1908 aged 69 years, native of Donegall, Ireland. Buried Markdale Cemetery, Artemesia Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

Mary Elizabeth Gillespie    Peacefully on Friday, October 13th, 2017 at Summit Place Lodge, Owen Sound, in her 90th  year.  Betty, loving wife of the late Grant Gillespie. Loving Mother of Ann and her husband Tom Kane, the late Bill and his wife Jane, Tom and his wife Katie, and Peg and her husband Joe Melanson.  Proud Grandma of Brandon (Kim), Leslie (Krishman), Lindsay (Jason), Graydon, Mitchell (Kathryn), and Megan (Dean).  Great Grandma of Jaylin and Savannah. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on October 25th, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Mary M Gillespie death Proton Twp April 8, 1900   ID 010799

Matthew Gillespie death Artemesia Twp Dec 3, 1904  ID 010646

Maud Gillespie death Collingwood Twp July 25, 1912.  ID 013738

M MacKenzie Gillespie death Proton Twp March 16, 1885  ID 005530

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Pearl May Gillespie death Osprey Twp Sept 29, 1901  ID 010761

Peter Gillespie, b 1851. Died Sullivan Twp Feb 9, 1892, Grey Co, Ontario  ID ID 005798

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Robert Gillesby of Woodford, drowned off The Jane Miller. Dec 16, 1881 (history of ship)

Robert A Gillespie 1881-1954. Ida Mabel 1880-1956. Buried Markdale Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario

Robert E Gillesby 1899-1974, husband of Helen W Bradley 1909 – 1981. Lakeview Cemetery, St Vincent Twp, Grey Co, Ontario, Section F

Ronald Gillespie – see Malcolm

Ronald Gillespie of Holland Centre passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in his 65th year. Loving father of Tracy Nietvelt-Prentice (Ryan) of Berkeley, and Jennifer McQuaid (the late Andrew) of Markdale. Loving stepfather of Robyn and Aaron. Grandfather of Daniel & Andrew Nietvelt-Prentice, Ashley & Logan Hunking, and Kaitlyn McQuaid. Dear brother of Ken Gillespie (Anne) of Elora. Predecased by sisters Marion Summers and Anna Haines, his brother Sidney Lepard, and parents Fred & Reta Lepard (Foster) Gillespie. Private gravesite service in Markdale Cemetery. Arrangements through May Funeral Home, Markdale. (Published The Sun Times). 

Russell Gillespie, body recovered March 1918 (the record source does not make it clear if this was in Simcoe or Grey County. Published in Collingwood Saturday News, Meaford Express.

Ruth E V Gillespie death Owen Sound June 23, 1932. ID 016280

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Sarah King Gillesby, wife of Wm J Campbell 1866-1926. William J Campbell 1863-1947; John Wilfred Campbell 1903-1952; William B Campbell 1898-1964; his wife Orral S Wade 1903-1989; Orral S Wade 1903-1978; E Russell 1905-1967; his daughter Dorothy Jane 1947-1978 Owen Sound Greenwood Cemetery, Northern Extension 1, Grey County, Ontario

Stanley, son of Jim & Clara Gillespie, 1911 – 1917. With Price burial plot St Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Chatsworth Twp.

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William Gillesby 1860-1932. Elizabeth Turner. Their son John died April 22, 1921 in his 26th year. Grave under name Evans for William C  Evans April 17, 1911 – Nov 20, 1938 Buried Western Extension Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario

William Gillespie died May 6, 1862 aged 4 yrs 2 months 26 d, s/o John & Jane. Buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Holland Twp, Grey Co, Ontario

William Gillespie b 1894 d 1907 Saint Matthias Anglican Cemetery, Berkley, Grey Co  Buried with his parents Andrew & Elizabeth Gillespie.

William Gillespie, missing World War II, July 27, 1944. s/o Mrs W. L Gillespie. He was a member of the RCAF bombing squadron. His father was killed in action in 1916. Thornbury, Ontario – (Note: His name is inscribed on a memorial plaque beside Highway 26 at the main intersection in town).   

William Bernard Gillesby 1860 – 1932. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario

William Graydon Gillespie 1951 –1999. Jane Elizabeth 1952- Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario

 

 

 

William James Gillesby 1935- 1986. Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound

William L Gillespie buried in France with son, His wife E Maude Dunn 1880-1970. Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario. Also in plot Margaret M 1908 -.

Died: Jan 1948. Mrs Henry Farquhar MCRAE, d/o John Gillespie & Elizabeth McCallum. Born in Ireland and came in 1882 alone.

James Lotham MITCHELL, died July 12, 1945, 95 years old. Son of Alexander & Mary (Gillespie) Mitchell. Born at Picton, Ontario. Husband of Jane Tait. Clarksburgh, Ontario

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