Ontario Deaths: Peterborough County

Gillespie footstones, Little Lake Cemetery, Monaghan Twp N, Peterborough Co, Ontario ( 2 corner stones)

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Adam Hall Gillespie Oct 16, 1877-March 17, 1944. His wife Mary Ellen Benn, Aug 10, 1879-Feb 25, 1957. Upper Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough County, Ontario

Adlaide Nora Gillespie, burial Lakefield Cemetery, Smith Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario  b. 1904, Harvey Twp., d. November 25, 1992, St.Joes Hosp, Ptbo, bur. November 28, 1992, age: 88, Location: R17L19#4 n.e., next of kin: Roger Gillespie, son

Mrs Afton Gwendolyne (Gwen) Gillespie, died Thursday, March 10, 2010 at the PRNHC at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Joseph Gillespie for over 56 years. Loving mother of: Ronald, Linda MacDuff, Brenda, Darlene and the late Cheryl. Grandma will be sadly missed by Joseph, Allan and great-grandchild Dalmon. Dear sister of Marion Davidson (Wally) and Wayne Nicholson (Gale). Sister-in-law Elaine (the late Lyle), Esther (the late Bill), and Glen Barton. Aunt Gwen will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, their extended families and her many avid Bingo friends. A celebration of her life will take place at 10 am on  Tuesday, March 15th at Nisbett Funeral Home.

Agnes Gillespie, burial Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

At Peterborough on Thursday, 15th instant, 1876, Violet Patterson, only daughter of Mr Alexander Gillespie, aged 8 months and 24 days.

Alexander Gillespie death Otonabee Twp Oct 16, 1891 ID 0133046

Alexander Gillespie 18191891. Jane Brough 1821-1896. Peter 1847-1892. Jane Scott 1847-1919. James 1882-1902. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee.

Alexander Gillespie did Otonabee Twp Oct 16, 1891.

Alexander Gillespie died Peterborough July 18, 1915.

Alexander Gillespie b unknown. d July 13, 1918. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

Alexander Gillespie death Peterborough July 18, 1918  ID 032437

Alexander Gillespie 1875-1957. His wife Annie Bathgate 1873-1940. Son Walter James 1906-1961. baby Cecil 1911-1913. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp, Ontario.

Alexander Gillespie, husband of Jane Brough, Pine Grover Cemetery, Keene Lower, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough

Lieut Alex C Gillespie b unknown d Dec 6, 1920  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

 

Alfred Gillespie  born 1855. Died 1938. His wife Mary Jane Morrison1881 -1926. Edna Kathleen Stewart born 1890. Died 1995. Loving wife of Lloyd B Gillespie. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough.

Peterborough Alfred Gillespie
Peterborough Alfred Gillespie

Alfred Gillespie, husband of Mary Jane Morrison, buried Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

 

 

 

Alice Wood Gillespie b 1846. d Aug 1, 1928  Keene Lower Cemetery, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co  ID 028842

Alice Gillespie (Wood), buried Pine Grove, Keene Lower, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Allan Christie Gillespie death Ashphodel Aug 4, 1907   ID 024511

Andrew Melville Gillespie 1886-1963. Wife Adlaide Gordon  1904-1966  Lakefield Cemetery, Ontario  b. 1886, d. Feb. 02, 1963, Peterborough, bur. Feb. 04, 1963, Location: R17L19#3 nw 1/4

Annie Gillespie (Bathgate) Pine Grover Cemetery, Keene Lower, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Annie Gillespie (Conland)  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

Annie Gillespie (Hardill), buried LIttle Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

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Baby Gillespie,  male, d. Oct. 18, 1928, Harvey Township, bur. Oct. 20, 1928, age: premature, next of kin: Maxwell Gillespie, son

Baby Gillespie, premature, next of kin Maxwell Gillespie, died Oct 18,1929, Lakefield Cemetery, Smith Twp. Peterborough C o, Ontario

Baby Gillespie, d. August 07, 1941, Peterborough, bur. August 08, 1941, Location: ?R13L12#? s 1/2

Baby Gillespie,  d. Dec. 17, 1944, Peterborough, bur. Dec. 18, 1944, age: premature, Location: ?R13L12#? s 1/2?

Barbara Jean STIRLING (nee Gillespie) – see Toronto

Barbara Joy Gillespie – see Northumberland Co.

Bella Gillespie, wife of David Lewis, burial Little Lake Cemetery, Section D, Peterborough, Ontario

Betty Clarice Gillespie, nee Sherman, Born November 7th, 1937 passed away on Friday, January 15th, 2021 at Extendicare Peterborough, at the age of 83.

 

 

Bruce Gillespie, husband of Mary E, burial Little Lake Cemetery, Section K, Peterborough, Ontario

Bruce Brough Gillespie death Ashburnham Dec 20, 1883  ID 013994

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Cassie Gillespie, wife of George, burial Little Lake Cemetery, Section K,  Peterborough, Ontario

Catherine Gillespie buried Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Ontario

Catherine Fleming Gillespie b 1810 d 1899 Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Ontario, b 1810, Ireland, d. Jan. 08, 1899, Douro Township, bur. Jan. 10, 1899, age: 89 years, Location: R13L12#2 se 1/4, next of kin: Wm. Gillespie (deceased), wife

Catherine Rachel Gillespie, wife of Robert Hull, buried Little Lake Cemetery, Section V, Peterborough, Ontario

Cecil Gillespie, birth 1911. Death 1913. Burial Otonabee, Peterborough, Ontario

Cecil Gillespie, small child, son of Alexander and Annie, buried Pine Grove, Keene Lower, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough, Ontario

Cecil A Gillespie died Otonabee Twp July 7, 1912. ID 026027

Clayton Eldon Gillespie death Peterborough April 7, 1935. ID 028351 infant. Buried Little Lake Cemetery, Section M, Peterborough, Ontario

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Dale Gillespie Peterborough
Dale Gillespie Peterborough

Dale Anne Cavanagh Gillespie, Suddenly on January 2nd, 2023 after a short courageous battle with cancer at PRHC surrounded by her family in her 64th year. She will be missed fiercely by her husband Scott of 38 years, son Rob (Danielle) and daughter Tressa York (Brandon). She was the proudest grandma to Tommy, Gus and Ruthie Cavanagh and Ella and Maddie York. Predeceased by her parents William “Bud” and Eileen Gillespie and her in-laws Wally and Helen Cavanagh. Little sister to Dave and Fran Gillespie, John and Beth Gillespie, Pat and Patti Gillespie. Special stepdaughter to Marilyn Gillespie. Sister-in-law to Rick and Carol Cavanagh and Sharon and Richard Baptie. She was aunt Dodie to many nieces and nephews and will be missed dearly by all. We would like to thank everyone we encountered during moms battle the last three months especially the doctors, nurses and support staff of B5, A2, Emerg and D2. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield Chapel.  Visitation was held at The Hendren Funeral Home – Lakefield Chapel on January 9th from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A funeral has taken  place on January 10th at the Bridgenorth Church, 832 Charles Street in Bridgenorth at 11:00am.

Dan Gillespie July 6, 1964 – April 20, 2014. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 20th, 2014. Dan Gillespie of Buckhorn in his 50th year. Dan was the owner/operator of Dan Gillespie Electric. Sadly missed by his parents Roger and Donna Gillespie of Buckhorn. Also missed by his children Cole (Courtney McMahon), Calvin (Kristin) and Victoria (Shayne Fee), all of Buckhorn. Survived by his brother Steve and his niece Katie (Jeremy Dick). Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield Chapel. Service at Buckhorn Community Centre on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 11:00 am, followed by internment at Sandy Lake Cemetery, Lakehurst. (Published Hendren Funeral Home). 

David Gillespie b 1855. d Jan 24, 1934   Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario  ID 027380

David Gillespie, Lakefield Cemetery, Smith Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario  male, b. ? ?, 1855, d. Jan. 24, 1934, Smith Township, bur. Jan. 26, 1934, Location: R13L12#3 se 1/4, next of kin: Samuel Gillespie

D Chalmer “Chum” Gillespie, b 1923. Died 1979. Highland Park Cemetery, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough, Ontario

Donald William Gillespie – see Frontenac County. Buried Trent Valley Cemetery

Doreen Gillespie (nee Cooey) – suddenly at her home in Ennismore on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 89. Loving Mom of Lori Parnell (Jeff), Kerry  Timmermans (Pete), and LIsa Smith. Cherished Grandma of Jennifer Van Dolder (Mike),  Justin Parnell (Jen), Adam Timmermans (Amanda), Rob Timmermans (Stephanie), Kevin Timmermans (Danielle), Carly Timmermans, Emerald Gillespie and Robyn Gillespie. Blessed great grandmother of Vivian and Vanessa Van Dolder, Owen, James and Keira Timmermans and Lea Wesseler. Predecased by her sons Rob and Don Gillespie, sister Linda Scott and brother Glenn Cooey. Daughter of the late Hubert and Grace Cooey and Ruth Cooey (Mitchell). Cremation, Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield Chapel. (Published The Peterborough Examiner May 4, 2021, Legacy.com)

Dorothy Gillespie Peterborough
Dorothy Gillespie Peterborough

Dorothy M Hall Gillespie, born 1922. Passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Extendicare – Lakefield in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Grant Joseph Gillespie. Cherished mom to the late Joan Gillespie and Nancy Shaw (Matt). Proud Grandma of granddaughters, Jennifer Campbell (Lindsey), Jill Marcinkowski (Aaron) and the late Julie DeMaeyer. Sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Kayla and Owen Campbell and Dax Marchinkowski. Dorothy was a member of the Eastern Star Peterborough Chapter 161. A special thank you to the staff at Extendicare – Lakefield and Cathy MacNaughton. Friends may visit the Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre, 356 Rubidge Street on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Lakefield Cemetery.

Dorothy Isabel “Betty” White, Born Sept 27, 1918. Died July 22, 2011. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

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Edith Gillespie, wife of Robert Clayton Hanbridge, Little Lake Cemetery, Section K, Peterborough

Edna Kathleen Gillespie (Stewart), Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Elizabeth Gillespie died Peterborough Sept 28, 1902.  ID 021717

Elizabeth Gillespie (Samuel), Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Eliza Jane Gillespie, wife of Joseph Stewart, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Elsie Hardie Gillespie, born 1924. Died 2005. Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Ontario male, b. ? ?, 1855, d. Jan. 24, 1934, Smith Township, bur. Jan. 26, 1934, Location: R13L12#3 se 1/4, next of kin: Samuel Gillespie

Elizabeth Lang Gillespie b July 14, 1874. d Aug 6, 1938. Keene Upper Cemetery, Keene, Ontario

Elwood J Gillespie, born 1926. Died unknown. Burial Lakefield Cemetery, Peterborough Co.

Emma Gillespie, birth 1907. Death 1975.  Burial Springville, Peterborough, Ontario

Emma Cavano Gillespie, wife of Thomas W Gillies, buried Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough

Mrs Esther Maude Gillespie (nee Hewie), died peacefully at her residence on Sunday, Oct 27, 2014 in her 89th year. Loving spouse of the late William Gillespie and the late Gordon Heigh. Sister of Jean Russell; Mickey Hewie; and Merele Johnston (James), and the late Derene Hewie; Joe Hewie; Lionel Hewie; and Bernard Hewie. No service. Ashburham Funeral Home, Peterorough.

Ester Gillespie died Otonabee April 17, 1901  ID 022924.

Ester Gillespie, wife of James Walker, burial Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough

Esther Gillespie (Barnard), Little Lake Cemetery, Section C, Peterborough, Ontario

Ethel M Gillespie, wife of Egerton Roland Wilson, Little Lake Cemetery, Section B, Peterborough, Ontario

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F Mabel Gillespie (Wilson) Little Lake Cemetery, Section V, Peterborough, Ontario

Florence May Gillespie, (Cripps) Little Lake Cemetery, Section P, Peterborough, Ontario

Frances G Gillespie, wife of Donald G Rose, St Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Dummer Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Frederick Thomas Gillespie, husband of Florence May Cripps, LIttle Lake Cemetery, Section P, Peterborough, Ontario

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George Gillespie died Peterborough Jan 20, 1884, aged 57 yrs 7 months, late of Asphodel. Isabella, his wife, died May 2, 1871 aged 45 years. Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp, Peterborough, Ontario   ID 015521

George Gillespie, husband of Cassie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section K, Peterborough, Ontario

In Otonabee on Wednesday Aug 5th, 1885, Mrs George Gillespie aged 83 years and 10 months. Funeral on Friday, Aug 7th from the residence of her son, John Gillespie, Villiers, (Peterborough Examiner obit).

George A Gillespie Dec 17, 1872-Dec 21, 1956. His wife Elizabeth Lang July 14, 1874- Aug 6, 1938. Peter Gillespie Nov 12, 1874-Nov 30 1960. His wife Mabel Humphies April 15, 1878- Sept 17, 1944 Upper Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp.

George Grant Gillespie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section S, Peterborough, Ontario

George J Gillespie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section D. Peterborough, Ontario

George O Gillespie b Jan 3, 1861. d Dec 26, 1927  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

George J Gillespie death Peterborough Dec 26, 1927  ID 027610

Gillespie (male) death Otonabee Jan 23, 1923   ID 028147

Gillespie (female) death Harvey Twp Oct 17, 1928  ID 028993

G Neil Gillespie July 13, 1924 – Sept 11, 2011. Passed away on Sept 11, 2011 in his 88th year. Neil, father of Vicky Gillespie, James and his wife, Elizabeth; Peter and his wife Yvonne; and the late Cathy Brock. Grandfather of Terry, Karene and Jennifer. Neil was a graduate from UTS 1943 and was awarded his P. Eng in 1948. After graduation, he worked for Canadian General Electric in Toronto, Peterborough and Edmonton. He finally retired in Peterborough. He has been a member of St Paul’s Presbyterian Church since 1954. Funeral service Friday, Sept 16th at 3 :00 pm at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Peterborough (Published by dignitymemorial.com, Comstock Funeral Home and Cremation Centre; yourlifeemoments.ca).

Gordon James Gillespie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section M, Peterborough, Ontario

Gordon Vernon Gillespie June 10, 1892-March 9, 1978,  His wife Mary Ann Parton July 15, 1900 – Jan 27, 1964. Richard Clayton Jan 17, 1937-Jan 19, 1937. Mary Ann died April 7, 1942. Their children. Harvey Twp Cemetery, Peterborough. [2nd record gives Gordon’s dates as June 20, 1892- Feb 9, 1978.] Sandy Lake Cemetery, Harvey Twp, Lakefield, Peterborough Co

Grant Joseph Gillespie born 1918. Died 1993. Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Peterborough Co  b. 1918, Buckhorn, d. September 18, 1993, Home, Peterborough, bur. September 20, 1993, age: 75 years, Location: R05L26#8 west, next of kin: Dorothy, wife

Greta Isabella Gillespie (McIlmoyle)  birth June 23, 1921. Death Aug 28, 1990. Burial Maple Grove Cemetery, Havelock, Peterborough, Ontario

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Hannah Gillespie 18261891. Her spouse John Walker 1804-1889. Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario (see Jane Gillespie Brough for next grave)

Hannah Gillespie,  -1949, Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co,

Harold Wood Gillespie b 1895. d March 5, 1923 Pine Grover Cemetery, Keene Lower, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Hazel H Brown Gillespie,  Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough

Helen Gillespie 1911-1952. Her spouse Clarence A Robertson 1904-1985. Keene Upper Cemetery, Otonabee, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Hester & James Gillespie (names only, parents) Dawson Methodist Cemetery, Monaghan South Twp, Peterborough, Ontario

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Ian Turnbull Gillespie 1888-1973. Peterborough Little Lake Cemetery.

Isabella Gillespie death Otonabee Twp Aug 5, 1885  ID 014037

Isabella Gillespie, daughter of Peter and Jane, Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Isabella Gillespie 1883-1951. Hamilton D Hutchinson 1880-1956. Clifford 1910-1927. Bruce died May 1917. Reginald died May 1917. Mary b Feb 16, 1944 Died May 13, 1924. Children of Hamilton & Isabella. Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Isabella A Gillespie died Peterborough Jan 9, 1870  ID 005495

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James Gillespie, son of James and Hester Gillespie, died Aug 30, 1856, aged 2 yr 2 months. Dawson Cemetery, South Monaghan Twp, Ontario

James Gillespie died Otonabee Twp Jan 8, 1898.  ID 017245

James Gillespie, -1902. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lowers, Peterborough Co, Ontario

James Gillespie, husband of Esther Barnard, Little Lake Cemetery, Section C, Peterborough, Ontario

James Gillespie, small child, son of James & Hester, Dawson Methodist Cemetery, Monaghan South, Peterborough Co, Ontario

James Brough Gillespie died Peterborough Jan 5, 1923. ID 028187

 

 

James Earl Gillespie, Major, MBE (Mil) Aug 12, 1909-Sept 19, 1984 Little Lake Cemetery, Section S,  Peterborough, Ontario

 

Jane Gillespie died Peterborough Dec 29, 1885.  ID 01381_

Jane Gillespie, birth 1858. Death March 28, 1879. Burial Otonabee Twp, Peterborough, Ontario  ID 012250

Jane Gillespie death Otonabee Twp Nov 14, 1895  ID 04657

Jane Gillespie (nee Thomson) died aged 72,  Jan 28, 1917. Otonabee Twp.  ID  025745

Jane Gillespie death Otonabee Sept 1, 1919  ID 026385

Jane Gillespie, b Sept 30, 1856. D Nov 15, 1929. Her spouse James Brough b April 12, 1852. Died March 10, 1886. Mary Jane Brough b June 4, 1881. d Oct 29, 1908. Burial Westwood Cemetery, Asphodel Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario (see also Hannah Gillespie Walker buried next grave)

Jane Gillespie (Brough), Pine Grove Cemetery, Lower Keene, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Jane Gillespie, d/o Peter and Jane, Pine Grove Cemetery, Lower Keene, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Jane Gillespie (Scott), Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Jane Gillespie , wife of John Henry Garbutt, Little Lake Cemetery, Section A, Peterborough, Ontario

Jane Elizabeth Gillespie, wife of Francis R Elmhirst, Little Lake Cemetery, Section 0, Peterborough, Ontario

In Ashburnham on the 20th instant, Bruce Brough, infant son of Mr J. B. Gillespie, aged 5 months and 11 days.  (Peterborough Examiner June 1882-Dec 1885)

Jean B Gillespie Dec 1N, 1878-Feb 26, 1951. Her spouse John A McIntryre April 14, 1881 – Sept 11, 1927. Isabel 1918-1981. Fife Cemetery, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario (next grave Myrtle J McIntrye, 1914-1980. w/o Morris Parry, 1904-1986

Jean Barkley Gillespie, wife of Cecil Edgar Lapp, Little Lake Cemetery, Section V, Peterborough, Ontario

Jean M Moore Gillespie, born 1925. Died unknown. Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario.

Jean Turnbull Gillespie b 1888 d 1973 Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough, Ontario

 

 

Jennie Gillespie died Otonabee Twp Aug 23, 1926.  ID 027898

J Francis Gillespie, husband of F Mabel Wilson, Little Lake Cemetery, Section V, Peterborough, Ontario

John Gillespie, b 1828  d 1902  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

John Gillespie 18341889 Wife Margaret Christie 1841-1880. Elizabeth Samuel 1848-1902.Hannah 1949. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp.

John Gillespie death Otonabee April 15, 1896  ID 016331

John Gillespie 1852-1896. Alice Wood 1846-1928. Harold Wood 1895-1922. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Peterborough Co, Ontario ( 2nd record John b Nov 8, 1851. d April 15, 1896). Keene Lower Cemetery

John L Gillespie died Aug 12, 1889 Otonabee. ID 014268

John L Gillespie 18341889. 1st Wife Margaret Christie 1841-1880. 2nd wife  Elizabeth Samuel 1848-1902. Hannah – 1949. John Gillespie 1890-1900, age 8 yrs. Burial Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

John Gillespie death Otonabee Twp Jan 31, 1902  ID 021571

John Gillespie death Cavan Twp Aug 15, 1902  ID 017907

John Gillespie 1890-1906. Age 8 yrs. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp.

John Gillespie death Peterborough Dec 17, 1912   ID 026285

John R Gillespie 1881-1964 .His wife Laura J Weaver 1890-1966. Lakefield Cemetery, Ontario

Joseph Gillespie death Peterborough Feb 19, 1884  ID 015532

Joseph Gillespie death Harvey Twp June 11, 1923   ID 025040

Joseph Gillespie Peterborough
Joseph Gillespie Peterborough

Joseph Glenn Gillespie, (Joe) (Retiree from General Motors in Oshawa of 35 years) Born March 30, 1926. Passed away peacefully at Fairhaven Long Term Home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in his 92nd year.  Beloved husband of the late Afton “Gwen” (2011).  Loving father of Ronald, Brenda, Darlene and the late Cheryl and Linda.  Grandpa will be sadly missed by Allan, Joseph (Andreah) and his great-grandchildren Morgan, Daimon and Sawyer.  Son of the late Gordon V. Gillespie and Mary Ann “Minnie”.  Dear brother of the late Lyal (Elaine), Marion Dixon (Mac and Max), Greta McIlmoyle (Elmer), Ruth Kyle (Binny), Gladys Garbutt (Don), Bill (Ester), Blanche Johnson (Doug),
Richard, Mary Ann and brother-in-law of Glen Barton and Wayne Nicholson (Gale).   Uncle Joe will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their extended families.  Joe really enjoyed looking after his gardens, lawns, the plowing, fishing, boating, watching “Hockey Night in Canada” on Saturday nights with family members and friends, carpentry work, sitting under the maple trees, listening to and watching the birds and being around dogs.  members.    A private family Celebration of Life for Joe and his late daughter Linda MacDuff/Gillespie wasbe held by invite only at the Nisbett Funeral Home, and a private family interment  followed at Pontypool Cemetery.

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Laura Jane Weaver Gillespie b 1890. d Aug 12, 1966. Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Peterborough Co, Ontario  b. ? ?, 1890, d. August 13, 1966, Civic Hosp. Ptbo., Location: R13L24#4 nw 1/4, next of kin: John Gillespie, wife

Lily Gillespie d 1879, age 23 yrs. Buried Nov 7, 1879. Cavan’s St John’s Anglican Cemetery, Peterborough.

Linda Gillespie, Peterborough
Linda Gillespie, Peterborough

Linda Gillespie 1957 – 2020. It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Suzanne Gillespie announces her passing Peterborough Regional Health Centre May 21, 2020. Linda was very strong, loving, kind and respectful to everyone she met. She was involved as a leader in Scouts/Cubs Canada, in Oshawa, Bowmanville and Peterborough for 15 years. She had many accomplishments throughout her life. Linda is survived by her father Joseph Gillespie and is predeceased by her mother Afton-Gwen (Vaness 2011). Linda will be sadly missed by her son Allan and grandchildren Daimon and Morgan. Linda was very cherished by her siblings Ronald, Brenda, Darlene and her nephew Joseph Gillespie (Andreah) and great-niece Sawyer. She will also be sadly missed by her aunts Elaine Gillespie, Gale and uncle Wayne Nicholson as well as her extended family, friends and her little girl she has had for 20 years, her cat, Francine Angelica. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, social workers, dialysis unit, and to all nurses, Dr. Turner on C2 and Dr. Darren Barber and staff for all their wonderful loving care of Linda throughout her stay in hospital and home. A celebration of Life was held at a future date.

Lloyd Arnold Gillespie Peterborough
Lloyd Arnold Gillespie Peterborough

Lloyd Arnold Gillespie Passed away peacefully at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Thursday April 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Betty (nee. Sherman). Loving father of Laura, Debbie (Steve), Betty (John), Lloyd (Diana), Linda (the late Mike), Ray (Tammy), Edward (Natalie) and Karen (John). Cherished grandfather of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Lloyd’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77 on Thursday April 19, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00PM Buried Lakefield Cemetery, Ontario.

Lloyd B Gillespie – see Alfred

Lloyd Gillespie  Dec 21. 1961 – Jan 14, 2019. Peacefully on Monday January 14, 2019in his 58thyear at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Beloved husband and best friend to Diana for 38years. Loving father of Bob(Melissa) and TJ(Rachael). Grandfather to Caleb, Chloe and Zaydin. Missed by many siblings, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held at the Peterborough Naval Association (24WhitlawSt) on January 22, 2019 6-8pm.

Lora May Gillespie,  Peacefully at PRHC with family at her side on May 16, 2021 at the age of 63. Loving wife of Brian O’Dette. Beloved sister of Debbie (Steve) Colley, Carl Martin, Betty (John) Lawrence, Linda (d.Mike) Manton, Edward (Natalie) Gillespie and Ray (Tammy) Gillespie. Pre deceased by her parents Lloyd Gillespie and Eleanor Martin and brothers Lloyd Gillespie & Donny Martin and sister Donna Lunn. Dear sister in law of Peter and Rachel O’Dette. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

Louis Edward Gillespie died Peterborough March 18, 1899.  ID 021700

Louise E Gillespie b unknown d March 18, 1899. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

Louise F Gillespie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section E, Peterborough, Ontario

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Mabel Humphries Gillespie  b April 15, 1878 d Sept 17, 1944  Keene Upper Cemetery, Keene, Peterborough Co

Mabel Gillespie (Robson), Little Lake Cemetery, Section K, Peterborough, Ontario

Maggie Gillespie, wife of Alex Huston, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

M Ann Gillispie death Bethany May 2, 1917.  ID 023049

Margaret Gillespie death Otonabee Twp June 10, 1880  ID 013400

Margaret Gillespie – 1928.  Little Lake Cemetery, Section M, Peterborough, Ontario

Margaret Gillespie Sept 13, 1895-March 19, 1957 Wife of Fred H Rowan Dec 2, 1886-April 11, 1958. Peterborough.

 

Margaret Gillespie, born 1910. Died 2006. Keene Upper Cemetery, Keene, Peterborough Co

Margaret Gillespie (Christie), Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Margaret Jane Gillespie b 1855. d 1950  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

Margaret Olive Gillespie – peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Loving sister of Ola J Gillespie. Predeceased  by her sister Dorothy Lamb, and her brothers Donald and Ross. Funeral service at Comstock Funeral Home Friday, June 16 at 1:30pm Internment Keene Upper Cemetery. (Published The Peterborough Examiner; yourlifemoments.ca).

Marion Agnes Gillespie Dixon, Birth July 23, 1923. Death Nov 9, 2004.  Burial Lakehurst, Peterborough, Ontario

Mary Ann Dawson Gillespie b 1833. d 1917  Little Lake Cemetery, Section E, Peterborough

Mary Ann Parton Gillespie b unknown. d Jan 27, 1964 Sandy Lake Cemetery, Lakehurst, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Mary E Gillespie, wife of Bruce, Little Lake Cemetery, Section K, Peterborough, Ontario

Mary Elizabeth Gillespie, wife of Andrew Mather Kent, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Mary Evelyna Gillespie, female, d. July 31, 1935, Oregon Trail, bur. August 01, 1935 Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Peterborough Co.

Mary Jane Gillespie died May 18, 1914 aged 66. Her spouse William Charlton died June 22, 1917, aged 78 years. Samuel J Charlton 1878-1962. Jemima L Henren 1881-1962. Son W. J. Roy Charlton Nov 11, 1933, aged 29 years. Lakefield Cemetery, Ontario

Mary Jane Gillespie (Morrison), Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Mary Jane Gillespie, wife of Robert J Miller, Little Lake Cemetery, Section D, Peterborough, Ontario

M Jane Gillespie death Peterborough May 8, 1920   ID 030280

Mary Kathleen White Gillespie born Feb 26, 1913. Died Jan 30, 2011. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

May Edith Gillespie death Otonabee Jan 26, 1923   ID 026149

Maxwell Gillespie,  -1960. Little Lake Cemetery, Section S, Peterborough, Ontario

Metta Gillespie, (Richardson), Little Lake Cemetery, Section V, Peterborough, Ontario

M Evelyn Gillespie death Halls Bridge July 31, 1935.  ID 028513

Mildred Gillespie  -1974. Little Lake Cemetery, Section M, Peterborough, Ontario

Millie G Gillespie died Peterborough May 11, 1899.  ID 029673

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Ola Jean Gillespie – passed away on Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 at Pleasant Meadow Manor Nursing Home, Norwood in her 98th year. Predeeased by her siblings Margaret Gillespie, Dorothy Lamb, Donald Lamb and Ross Gillespie. Funeral service held at Comstock Funeral Home Dec 18th at 1:00 pm. Internment at Keene Upper Ceetery. (Published The Peterborough Examiner and yourlifemoments.ca)

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Peter Gillespie 1830-Sept 6, 1893, aged 63 years. His wife Jane Borland 1821-Nov 14, 1895, aged 74. Their daughter Jane 1858-March 29, 1879 aged 21 years. Their daughter Isabella 1861-1927. Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene, Otonabee Twp.

Peter Gillespie died Feb 26, 1882, aged 45 yrs 6 mths. His wife Jane Scott died Sept 1, 1919 aged 72 yrs 6 mths. James Gillespie died Jan 30, 1903 age 26 yrs. Pine Grove Lower Cemetery, Keene Cemetery.

Peter Gillespie death Otonabee Twp  Feb 26, 1892  ID 014665

Peter Gillespie died Otonabee Twp Sept 6, 1893   ID 01451

Peter Gillespie death Otonabee Twp July 16, 1913   ID 026990

Peter Gillespie died Otonabee July 13, 1916.

Peter Gillespie b Nov 12, 1874. d Nov 29, 1960. Keene Upper Cemetery, Keene, Ontario

Peter Gillespie, husband of Annie Bathgate, Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co,  Ontario

Peter Stewart Gillespie death Peterborough May 29, 1879  ID 012216

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Ralph Gillespie death  Cavan Twp July 16, 1901   ID 020006

Ray Gillespie June 20, 1936 – April 3, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Ray Gillespie announces his passing, peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the P.R.H.C. on Monday April 3, 2017. Loved by his wife Janet (nee Barcroft) and children Annette (Bob) Edwards, Gwen (Brian) Connell and Brian (Anji). Also loved by grandchildren Robyn (Nick), Derek, Jenna (Justin), Nicole (Steve), Ryleigh, Brittany, Elijah, Sydneigh, Carter, Jerseigh and great-grandchildren Brea, Grace, Avelyne and Hudson. Ray is survived by his siblings Tom (Stella), Ross (Nancy), sisters Jean Ellement (Ross), Marie Cornish (Ed) and sister-in-law Donna (d. Roger). Predeceased by siblings Ione Childs (d. Fred), Keith (d. Etta), Dora Rivers (d. Bill), and parents Adlaide and Melville Gillespie. As per Ray’s wishes, there will only be a private family gathering. In lieu of flowers, memorial. Burial Lakefield Cemetery.

Raymond A Gillespie, Little Lake Cemetery, Section M, Peterborough, Ontario

Rebecca Gillespie death Cavan Twp Sept 6, 1901  ID 020012

Richard Gillespie died Otonabee Twp June 25, 1916. (2nd record gives birth as 1865, Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough),  ID 1916 – 027481  Section F

In Peterborough, on Tuesday, Dec 29, 1885, Mrs Gillespie, relict of the late Richard Gillespie, Esq, aged 77 years and 10 months. Funeral from the residence of her son, Mr T. G. Gillespie, Lock Street on Thursday, Dec 31st at 2:00 o’clock pm.

Richard Clayton Gillespie, Sandy Lake Cemetery, Harvey Twp, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Robert Allan Gillespie born Nov 1, 1931. Died May 7, 1992. Burial Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Peterborough Co, Ontario  b. Harvey Twp., d. May 07, 1992, R.R. 4, Lakefield, bur. May 19, 1992, age: 60, Location: S-3, Wall B, D-5, next of kin: Linda Gillespie, wife

Robert John Gillespie  b 1891  d April 2, 1964.  Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Peterborough Co, Ontario  b. ? ?, 1881, d. April 03, 1964, Peterborough, bur. April 06, 1964, Location: R13L24#3 nw 1/4

Robert Joseph Gillespie, Lakefield, d 2012, Feb 23rd, Ontario See next entry.

Robert Joseph Gillespie passed away on Thursday, Feb 23, 2012. Loving son of Doreen Gillespie and father of Emerald and Robyn Gillespie, both of Saskatoon. Dear brother of Lori Parnell (Jess) of Ennismore; Don Gillespie of Whitehorse; Kelly Timmermans (Pete) of Ennismore; and Lisa Smith (Darren) of Terrace, BC. Predeceased by his father Robert. Hendren Funeral Homes, Lakefield. (Published lifenews.ca; Brock Citizen, Kawartha Lakes This Week; Peterborough This Week).

Robert Lee Gillespie (Bob) Ross Memorial Hospital on Wednesday May 9, 2018. Bob Gillespie of Bobcaygeon in his 91st year. Father of Robbie and Carol. Bob was predeceased by his wife Ann. Will be loved and remembered by his special friend Rose and her children Amanda and Jason. A funeral service had taken place at The Hendren Funeral Home, Mok Chapel on Monday May 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM with a visitation commencing two hours prior. Following the service there was a burial at Verulam Cemetery, Bobcaygeon.

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Samuel Gillespie 1809-1864. Wife Catherine Fleming 1810-1899. Son David 1855-1934 Lakefield Cemetery, Lakefield, Ontario  ?, 1809, Ireland, d. Nov. 20, 1864, Smith Township, bur. Nov. 22, 1864, Location: R13L12#1 se 1/4, next of kin: Catherine, husb

Sarah Gillespie,  nee Nelson,  wife of Peter Gillespie, d July 20, 1903, age 31 yrs 10 mos. Buried with Jane Lang, wife of James Nelson age 79 yrs, 6 months; James Nelson Aug 15, 1840 – June 23, 1924. Fife Cemetery, Otonabee Twp

Sarah Ann Gillespie 1856-1933. Her spouse John W Robinson 1839-1913. Catherine Morrow, wife of Richard Robinson 1815-1889. Martha Robinson 18441901. Mabel E Robinson 1887-1959. St Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Otonabee Twp, Peterborough. Next grave: Robert Joseph Robinson 1832-1923. Wife Mary Jane Reid 1857-1933. Son Justin W. E. 1879-1948; Robert Roland 1887-1975

Sarah I Gillespie, wife of Herbert Hair, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Sarah Jane Welch Gillespie b 1869. d 1905. Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

Sarah Jane Gillespie died Peterborough March 6, 1910  ID 025210

Sarah Nelson Gillespie b Oct 1, 1872. d July 20, 1903. Fife Cemetery, Keene, Ontario

Stanley George Gillespie, husband of Annie Hardill, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Stephen Roger Gillespie, born 1962, passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on January 19, 2025, Lakefield, Peterborough Co, Ontario. He was predeceased by: his brother Dan; and his father Roger. He is survived by: his mother Donna; his daughter Katie (Jeremy); his grandsons, Liam and Bradley; his nieces and nephews, Victoria (Dylan), Alicia (Matt), Cole (Courtney), Calvin (Kristin) and Adam; his great-nieces, Kacey, Chloe, Daisy, Clare and Lainey; his great-nephew Danny; and his cousin Kevin. Hendren Funeral Home, Lakefield, Ontario. Private graveside service held on January 25th by the family.

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Thomas Gillespie, no dates, Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Thomas George Gillespie died Peterborough March 15, 1921.  ID 026801. Husband of Mary A Duncan. Little Lake Cemetery, Section O, Peterborough, Ontario

Thomas Roy Gillespie, born Aug 24, 1915. Died Oct, 1997. Lakefield Cemetery, Peterborough Co. b. August 24, 1915, Fraserville, Ont., d. October 7, 1997, Home, Lakefield, bur. October 10, 1997, age: 82 years, Location: R04L26#2 west, next of kin: Larry MacNaughton, executor

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Vera Eva Gillespie (nee Armitage) With her family by her side at Hospice Peterborough on Saturday, January 29, 2022 in her 86th year.  Born June 21, 1926. Beloved wife of George for 65 years.  Loving mother of Liza Sweeney and her husband Dan, and Pat Newson and her late husband Dean.  Cherished grandmother of Ethan, Caitlin, Caroline, Mitchell and Max.  Dear sister of Maryanne Seppola and her late husband Harold, the late Frances Calhouan and her husband Norman, Margaret Shirley, George Armitage and his wife Sharon, and Jean Armitage.  Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Vera was dedicated to her family and will be remembered as an attentive and proud wife, mother and grandmother, and for her selfless consideration of others. She will be missed by everyone she touched throughout her life. Friends received at the HIghland Park Funeral Centre on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.  Celebration of Life followed at 2:00PM. Burial Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

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Walter James Gillespie, son of Alexander and Annie, Pine Grove Cemetery, Keene Lower, Peterborough Co, Ontario

Wayne Gordon Gillespie passed away on Sunday, Dec 8, 2013 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre in his 56th year after a courageous fight with cancer. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Father of Grant and the late Samanth (1984), step father of Trisha (Mark), Shawn (Amanda) Scattergood. Son of the late Lyal Gillespie (1996) and Elaine. Fondly remembered by grandchildren: Tyler, Gavin, Harley, Cody, Jake, Ariana, Kayla and Alexis.His sisters Lynne Rabak (Andre), Karen and brother David (Marion). Nisett Funeral Home Chapel for memorial service Thursday Dec 12 at 2pm. (Published lifenews.ca)

William H Gillespie, husband of Lottie McWilliams, Little Lake Cemetery, Section E, Peterborough

William H Gillespie, son of John and Mary Ann, Little Lake Cemetery, Section F, Peterborough, Ontario

William John Gillespie 1873-1918. Olivia Gillespie 1886-1964. Alwida Moore nee Gillespie 1866-1922; David F Gillespie 1870=1948; Emma J Fargey 1864-1952; Frank Moore; Huntingdon St Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Hasting Co

William H Gillespie b 1869. d 1941  Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough

William Gillespie, June 20, 1926 – July 24, 2014. Peterborough.

William Roger Gillespie. At the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on July 24, 2014, Roger Gillespie of Buckhorn in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Windover). Dear father of Stephen of Buckhorn and the late Dan Gillespie. Loving grandfather of Katie (Jeremy), Cole (Courtney), Calvin (Kristin), and Victoria (Syane). Brother of Ray Gillespie (Janet), Ross Gillespie (Nancy), Tom Gillespie (Stella), Marie (Edgar Cornish), Jean (Ross Ellement) and the late Iona Childs, Keith Gillespie and Dora Rivers. Ashburnham Funeral Home service on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 11:00 am. Internment at Sandy Lake Cemetery, Lakehurst. (Published yourlifemoments.ca)

Winnifred Gillespie Peterborough
Winnifred Gillespie Peterborough

Winifred Elsie Gillespie, (n? Murdison)Peacefully, at Royal Gardens, Peterborough on Friday, June 15, 2018 in her 94th year with family by her side. Elsie was born in Glasgow, Scotland on May 1, 1925. Predeceased in 2001 by her beloved husband of 56 years, Malcolm. Elsie was a war bride. Loving mother of Marilyn Griffin (Peter) of Fraserville, Calum (Susan) of Thornhill and Alasdair (Jane) of Cobourg. Dear sister to Raymond, Edmund, Stella Little, and Annabel Christie. Predeceased by Daisy, Tommy, Jenny Ruth and Irene Sylvia. Grandmother to Dianne Griffin (Joe Milburn), Alan (Marion), Heather Ball (David), Elaine Read (John). Dear great grandma to Melissa, Jeffery, Graeme, Natalie, Nathan, and Hannah. Predeceased by great granddaughter Maeve Olivia Ball. Elsie, by profession, was a kilt maker. She will be remembered for her talents in knitting, sewing, cross stitch, and calligraphy. Elsie’s quick wit and humour will be remembered. She always had a strong love of reading, books, and libraries. Visitation on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Nisbett Funeral Home and Chapel, 600 Monaghan Rd. S, Peterborough, Ontario from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Memorial Service at 2:00 pm with reception to follow.


Edgar Lorne FALLIS (retired), died at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 in his 89th year. Husband of the late Marg Gillespie. Beloved father of Lyle (Donna);Barry (Pat); Wayne (Pam); Roger (Judy); Ron (Raylene); Terry; Janet (Mike); and Murray (Carol); Loving grandfather of 17, and 11 great grandchildren. Son of the late Edgar and Mildred Fallis. Brother of the late Eleanor Sutton; Donald Fallis; Marg Carol; and Max Fallis; Brother-in-law of Howard Harrison. Edgar retired as a Service Technician for the Outboard Marine Corporation in April 1984. Visitation Community Alternative Funeral Home, Ashburnham Chapel with funeral there on Saturday, Jan 12, 2003 at 1:00pm. Internment at Rosemount Memorial Gardens.


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