Includes the townships of Wellesley, Woolwich, Wilmot, North Dumfries & Cities of Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge. Note: Galt is today’s City of Cambridge
Andrew Gillespie BEAMISH, 1931 – 2022 Born in London, England and died peacefully in Waterloo, Ontario, age 90 with family by his side. Much of Andrew’s early years were spent during the war. He travelled with his parents and two brothers to North America on state business during that time. Andrew spent most of his youth in England, attended Harrow and Cambridge, and earned a Masters in Mathematics. In the late 1940’s he was commissioned into the British Army and served in post war Europe. After that he followed his father’s footsteps into the insurance industry and qualified as an actuary. Andrew had a rewarding career and was a lead in computerizing Prudential Assurance, working in APL and COBOL in the early 1970’s. He and Inga married September 1, 1956 and moved to Montreal in 1958. He is survived by his four children: Alex, Caroline (Brian), James (Yvonne), Amanda. His three grandsons are Andrew (Crystal), James and Luke (Brianne), and two step grandsons, Matt and Adrian (Julia). Predeceased by his wife, Inga, parents Katharine and George, and brothers Tim and Simon. A constant in his life was choral singing, in schools, community and church choirs. He volunteered many hours at The Church of St John the Evangelist (Anglican) and diocese as well as many other organizations. Cremation will take place. A memorial service was held at Church of St. John the Evangelist (Anglican), 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Preston DS Parsons officiating. A reception followed the service in the Upper Hall of the church.
Amy FRASER (nee Gillespie) March 8, 1975 – September 26, 2023. The world has been dramatically changed for Marty, Brock and Brody Fraser as they mourn the loss of their beautiful wife and exceptional mother, Amy Fraser. Amy passed away Tuesday, September 26th at the tender age of 48 from stage 4 kidney cancer that had spread to her lungs. Amy’s early years were spent on the family farm in Ayr. She attended Southwood Secondary High School in Cambridge before heading off to the University of Western Ontario. Amy then embarked on a journey that lasted close to five years including Australia, New Zealand, various countries in Africa, many European countries, finally settling in England for a stint prior to her return to Canada. For just over two decades, Amy thrived in the Real Estate Industry operating a highly successful business with her husband and business partner Marty at Bosley Real Estate. They spent an enormous amount of time together and would not have had it any other way. Even in the face of her diagnosis four years ago, Amy chose to embrace life during her treatment.
One place on earth held a special spot in Amy’s heart, the family cottage on Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Over the decades she amassed countless cherished memories during her summers spent with generations of family in Muskoka. Amy and Marty were engaged at the cottage in the summer of 2008, and they were married later that year in Aruba. They have lived in Cambridge together for the past 15 years. Throughout her life Amy forged deep friendships with many scattered throughout the world. She nurtured strong bonds with her three brothers and their families, taking every opportunity possible to connect and always seemed to be one of the last to leave any family party. She never wanted the party to end. She treated life the same way and never wanted the party called life to end.
Amy is survived by her husband Marty Fraser and their two children, Brock and Brody. Beloved daughter of John Gillespie and Mary O’Connor, sister to Aidan Gillespie (Alice), Aaron Gillespie (Laura), Andrew Gillespie (Katie). Daughter-in-law to Paul and Mary Fraser, sister-in-law to Paula Dymond (Rob) and devoted aunt to her many nephews and nieces including; Anna, Arthur, Audrey, Alex, Raymond, Giuliana, Daniel and Claire Gillespie, Jonah Winkler (Haydn) and Darcy Winkler, Zach Dymond (Dionne) and Kristen Dymond. Amy was the niece to many aunts and uncles on both sides of the family along with a long list of cousins and their families.
Friends called at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. A Celebration of Life resumed at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St. Ayr) from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Adeline Gillespie death Kitchener Sept 22, 1931. ID 34060
Alice Gillespie died Paris 2008, May 26, Ontario
Alice Gillespie (nee Kendrew). Peacefully, after a brief illness, at Brantford General Hospital, on Monday May 26, 2008, a longtime resident of Ayr, in her 88th year. Beloved wife to the late John “Bussy” (1993); loved mum to Malcolm (Debbie) of Cambridge, David (Polly) of BC and Barry (Brenda) of Ayr; cherished grandma to 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers Joe and Walter Kemp.
Friends received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Friday 1-2 PM. Funeral Services held in the chapel on Friday at 2:00 PM. Interment Ayr Cemetery.
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Charles H Gillespie death Kitchener May 29, 1931. ID 033777
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Dan Gillespie – see also Richard
David Gillespie born Oct 21, 1874. Died Nov 5, 1874 N Dumfries Twp. Mary, wife of Samuel Wallace, died Dec 29, 1885 aged 68 years. Ayr Cemetery. ID 010994
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Earl William Gillespie It is with profound sadness that the family announces the death of Earl W. Gillespie, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather on Saturday July 25, 2015 at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Georgette (nee Major). Loving father to Karen Slater (Ron), Billie Hilborn, Brian Gillespie (Lorie Easton), Andrea Gillespie (Tom Berry) and Adrienne Gillespie. Brother of Dorothy, Marjorie and John. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl Sr., and Evelyn Gillespie and his brother Bob. Earl made many friends in his career with Ontario Hydro, as Past Grand Master of the Lynden Masonic Lodge and as a member of the Shriner’s Club of Canada. A memorial service was held in the chapel of Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas St., Cambridge, on Saturday August 1, 2015 at 1p.m. In lieu of flowers, Burial Rushes Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Edward Gillespie death Kitchener July 11, 1922 ID 032899
Edward Gillespie death Galt July 7, 1927 ID 033536
Euphemia Gillespie death Waterloo Twp Feb 18, 1932. ID 033580
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Florence Gillespie, died at the Guelph General Hospital on Friday June 26th, 2015. Florence Elizabeth Bertha (Hahn) Gillespie of Mount Forest in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late William’Bill’ Gillespie. Loved mother of Alisanne Gillespie of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Kyle and Ryan. Dear sister of Lloyd Hahn & wife Christine of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Dear aunt of Kimberly Ann Hahn-Dancavitch & husband John of Washago and their family Jillian, Lindsay, Sage, Valor and Megan. Florence will be dearly missed by Barb, Brenda and Ben Hallman. Predeceased by brother Roy Hahn & wife Kathleen. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 7-9p.m. The funeral service held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday June 29th at 11:00a.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. England Funeral Home.
Florence Ann Gillespie died in Galt Jan 31, 1868, aged 1 year and 8 months. Daughter of J. B Gillespie, merchant, North Dumfries, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Florence May Gillespie , Oct 15, 1924-Dec 25, 1967, beloved wife of Everett Scott Hussey, Dec 5, 1923- Burial Ayr Cemetery, Waterloo County, Ontario
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George E Gillespie, born 1914. Died 1963. Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Co
George Murray Gillespie b 1878 d 1944 Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Co. His wife Mary Ethel Holdaway 1885-1950. George E Gillespie, H.I.L. of C/1914-1963 (Veteran’s cross)
George Thomas Gillespie died at Hamilton General Hospital as a result of an accident on Saturday May 10, 2008. A lifelong and respected resident of Ayr, in his 88th year. Beloved husband to the late Margaret Stoltz (2002). Loved father to Anne Douglas (Larry) of Oakville; John (Mary) of R R 3, Ayr; and Jane Stolt (Keith) of Listowel. Cherished grandfather to Lorna (Steve), Graeme, Amy (Marty), Aidan (Alice) Aaron (Laura), Andrew, Melissa, Cameron and Emily. Great Grandfather to Brock. Predeceased by his parents J Albert Gillespie and the former Mary Carrick, his brothers Robert and Hugh, and a sister Jennette. Wm Kipp Funeral Home for visitation. Funeral Knox United Church, Ayr on Wed, May 14 at 2:00 pm. Internment Ayr Cemetery. (Published The Expositor; yourlifemoments.ca).
Georgina Gillespie Shearer 1905-1970, Grave 4.38 “Daughter. Buried between Grave 4.37 of Thomas Passmore, died Nov 19, 1892, aged 72 years (which doesn’t make sense date- wise) so Grave 4.39 gives Thomas W Hope 1858-1937. Note: There are no other Shearer burials in this cemetery). Ayr Cemetery, Waterloo Co.
Geneva Helena Gillespie passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Fergus, on February 27, 2017 in her 87th year. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years John Gillespie. Fondly remembered by her children Stephen (Kim), Kevin, John, Scott and Heather (Jeff). Loving grandmother to Ashley and Tyler and 3 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her 1 brother and 3 sisters. Memorial Service for Geneva held at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. South in Fergus, on Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at 5:00pm, with visitation from 3:00pm.
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Harry J Gillespie, birth 1924. Death 1975. Burial Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Heather Gillespie, mentioned in obit for her grandmother Freda Olive (Wagner) Shaeffer, who died Feb 10, 2000 in St Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, age 83. Freda’s children: Bernice (Ray) Self; Bruce (Paula) Schaefer. Buried Memory Gardnes Cemetery, Bredau. [Kitchener Waterloo Newspaper; obit from Ancesty.com].
Helen Gillespie b unknown d June ? Pergola Pioneer Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario
In memory of Helen Wallace, late spouse of John Gillespie, who died on the 20th July 1841 aged 28 years. Also of Jane Adams, his wife, who died on the 28th April 1851, aged 28 years. Burial St Andrews Park Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo County, Ontario
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Died at Rosebank, North Dumfries on Monday, 7th of April, 1884 at 4:15 o’clock. Isabella Gillespie in her 37th year of age. Funeral will take place from her brother’s residence on Thursday, April 10 at 1 o’clock pm. To Galt Cemetery. Service commences at a Quarter to One. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited. Waterloo. April 11th, 1884. ID 017184
Died at Ellerslie, North Dumfries on Friday, 9th October at 11:30 pm. Isabella Gillespie, relict of the late Hugh Wallace in her 77th year. Funeral on Monday afternoon, Oct 12th at the quarter past 3 from her late residence. To Galt Cemetery. Friends and Acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend, North Dumfries, Waterloo Co Oct 10, 1885.
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Jack Gillespie died Oct 31, 1999 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Birth 1919. Spouse Kathleen. Children: Chris Fallows *Bill); Bill Gillespie (Cathy). Grandchildren: Erin; Jeff; Caitlin; Jaclyn. Burial New Hope Cemetery (cremation).
James Gillespie “Jim”
Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Friday, June 14, 2019 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Lerine for 68 years. Loving father of David, Bruce and Stephen Gillespie and Lynn Brooks (John Biebesheimer). Proud Grandpa of Megan, Sarah, Rachel, Kyle and Amy. Dear brother of Jean and the late Earl, Ross, Bob, Marjorie and Fern. Survived by brother-in-law Alfred.
Jim’s family received relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Reception followed. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.
James W Gillespie died May 3, 1868 in Galt, aged 21 years. Brother J. B Gillespie, merchant. Funeral April 8, 1868. Published April 8, 1868.
Jane Adams Gillespie b unknown. d April 25, 1851. Pergola Pioneer Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Co
Jannet Gillespie (female) died North Dumfries Twp June 1, 1887. Waterloo Co, Ontario ID 01747
Jean Adams died the 28th instant, 1851, wife of John Gillespie, farmer, West Dumfries, Funeral tomorrow at 1 o’clock pm/Dumfries (announced April 29, 1851 in funeral notices)
Jean Gillespie death Galt Oct 15, 1923 ID 034214
Jean Isabel Gillespie died North Dumfries Twp Sept 17, 1921. Waterloo Co, Ontario ID 032964
Jennie Gillespie death Galt Sept 3, 1922 ID 032684
Erected by Robert Gillespie in memory of his son, John, who died Aug 12th, 1843, aged 16 months Burial St Andrews Park Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Co, Ontario
In memory of Helen Wallace, late spouse to John Gillespie, who died on 20th July 1841, aged 28 years. Also of Jane Adams, his wife, who died on the 28th April 1851, aged 28 years. Burial St Andrews Park Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Died in Galt, on Monday, the 25th instant, John Gillespie Sr, aged 66 years and 9 months. Funeral will take place on Thursday next at 12 o’clock from his late residence, Rosebank Farm. To the Public Cemetery, Galt, November 26, 1872.
John Gillespie died North Dumfries Twp March 5, 1877. Waterloo Co, Ontario
John Gillespie b unknown d unknown Pergola Pioneer Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario
John Gillespie death Galt June 26, 1932. ID 033969. (Galt was renamed Cambridge).
John Gillespie death Ayr Nov 14, 1935. ID 034535
John Gillespie death Kitchener Aug 13, 1936. ID 035272
John Gillespie 1898-1954. His beloved wife Georgina Huether 1899-1949; Harry J Gillespie 1924-1975 husband of Gwendolyne E Hanna. Mt Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario
John Gillespie “Jack” passed away peacefully at Stirling Heights Long Term Care Centre, Cambridge on Wednesday, Sept 1, 2010 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Audrey Knapp. Loving father of Brian and his wife Pam of Cambridge; Helen Martin and her husband Dennis of West Montrose; and Sandra Cressman and her husband Keith of Elora. Loving grandchildren Kyle, Katrina, Angela, Lauren, Emma, Shannon and Tracey. Survived by his sister Mary Leeds of Elora, and predeceased b his parents William and Elizabeth Gillespie, his sister Eleanor Hillborn. Jack was born in Galt on March 16, 1930 and had lived in the area all his life. (Published dinitymemorial.com).
John Howard Gillespie, “Jack” March 15, 1930. Death Sept 1, 2010. Burial Mountview Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
John W Gillespie b March 5, 1877 Ayr, North Dumfries Twp. Died Jan 17, 1959 in Woodstock. Son of Joseph & Marion Gillespie. Internment Ayr Cemetery. (family history from link on name).
John Wilbert Gillespie, death published Jan 21, 1993 – Index to Death Notices 1993, Kitchener/Waterloo
Joseph Gillespie died Feb 22, 1908, aged 70 years, 6 mos & 30 dys. Marion Wallace, his wife, died Oct 31, 1919, aged 77 years. John W Gillespie 1877-1959. Burial Ayr Cemetery, Waterloo County, Ontario. ID 029233
Joseph Gillespie, Nov 13, 1869-Oct 25, 1930. His wife Margaret E Nichol Dec 5, 1865-Jan 14, 1955. Her sister Anne Nichol Nov 10, 1880-Nov 26, 1969. Interred in Lot 10, Range 37, Grave B. At rest.ID 035767
Died in Galt, on Saturday Oct 25th, 1930, Joseph Gillespie, beloved husband of Margaret Gillespie, in his 61st year. The funeral from his late residence 90 Blair Road, on Monday afternoon, Oct 27th at 2:30 o’clock. To Ayr Cemetery, Waterloo Co.
J Wallace Gillespie b 1911. Died 1992 Husband of Olive G Sweet, 1914- . Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp, Waterloo Co
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Keith Gillespie death Aug 18, 2015 Ayr, Waterloo Co, Ontario
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Lillie May Gillespie death Wellesley Twp Nov 28, 1887 ID 017431
Lerine Florence Gillespie (nee Manser)
Passed away peacefully at peopleCare AR Goudie on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Gillespie (2019). Loving mother of David, Bruce and Stephen Gillespie and Lynn Brooks (John Biebesheimer). Proud Grandma of Megan (Max), Sarah (Roman), Rachel, Kyle and Amy. Great-Grandmother of Luke. Lerine was a member of LutheRanch for many years. Along with her husband Jim, Lerine was active in the square dance community. Special thanks to the staff at AR Goudie for their loving and compassionate care.
Lerine’s family received relatives and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 and from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.. Reception to follow. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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Margaret C Gillespie 1867-1963, her husband Clark G Washburn 1865-1939. Mother Washburn; Howard C 1902-1980; Madeline 1901-1994. Mt Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. (Section H- more Washburns nearby)
Margaret Helen Stoltz Gillespie b unknown d Nov 14, 2002 Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Margaret Jane Gillespie (Mrs Houston) Will 1891, Died Waterloo Co, Ontario
Marie Gillespie 1917-1987, wife of Austin Walsh. John A Walsh 1886-1968. His wife Johanna Murphy 1880-1976. Daughter Terese Walsh 1955-1974. Olga M Boehm 1919-1964, wife of J W Walsh. Rt Rev Monsignor Vincent William Walsh 1901-1989. Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, Ontario
Martha Gillespie died Cambridge 2011, Feb 24, Ontario
Died at Ayr on Tuesday, Dec 29, at 5 o’clock am, Mary Auld, relict of the late Samuel Wallace, aged 68 years. The Funeral will take place on Friday, January 1st at 1 o’clock pm from the residence of her son-in-law Mr Jos Gillespie, Northumberland Street. To the place of internment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited, Ayr, Dec 29, 1885.
Marie Gillespie, 1917-1987, wife of Austin Walsh, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City.
Marion Gillespie death Ayr Oct 31, 1919. ID 032647
Martha Gillespie (nee Higgin) born March 10, 1915. Death Feb 24, 2011 Cambridge. Lounsbury Funeral Home, Cambridge. Martha Gillespie went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday February 23 2011, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her loving and adoring husband Robert (2007), loving mother of Joan, Liz and …obit closed.
In memory of Mary, wife of Samuel Wallace, who died Dec 29, 1885, aged 68 years. David Gillespie, born Oct 2, 1874. Died Nov 5, 1874. Burial Ayr Cemetery, Waterloo County, Ontario
Mary Gillespie death Galt Sept 23, 1907. ID 030484
Mary Gillespie, 1882-1952. Her husband George C Smye 1884-1966. Margaret B Gemmell, wife of George C Smye died Dec 11, 1918 in her 35th year. Burial Ayr Cemetery, North Dumfries Twp, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Mary Ethel Holdaway Gillespie b 1885 d 1950 Ayr Cemetery, Ary, Waterloo Co
Mary J (Harper) Gillespie birth 1847, died Wellesley Twp July 26, 1890, Waterloo Co, Ontario. Burial Rushes Cemetery. 2nd record: Farewell dear wife, Mary J Harper, beloved wife of Edward Gillespie who died July 26, 1890, aged 43 years, 1 month, 20 days. ID 017005
M Ellen Gillespie. birth Sept 10, 1892. Death March 15, 1980. Her husband Earnest C Daniels, Jan 3, 1886-Feb 8, 1960. Burial Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Municipality, Ontario
Michael Joseph Gillespie – peacefully in his 81st year at Riverbend Place, Cambridge on Oct 29, 2012 after a difficult struggle with dementia. Beloved husband of Martha Gillespie. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brother William, sisters Elizabeth and Mary (Kenny). Survived by daughter Lynda Phelan (Doug McLean) and son Kevin (Jennifer Lancaster), grandchildren Ashley and Michael Phelan and Lily and Annabel Gillespie. Mike was born in Grandemouth, Scotland (1931). He served his counrry in Egypt (Suez Canal) with Royal Air Force from 1952 – 1954. Mike and Martha were married in Canada with Lynda in 1963. Kevin born 1964. Enjoyed soccer with many kids in Mississauga. Resting at New Kipling Chapel (north of Rexdale Blvd) with service in the chapel at 1:00 pm Thursday. Cremation. (Published The Toronto Star Oct 31, 2012; Legacy.com).
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Nancy Gillespie in obit of her mother: Alberta Maria Katherine (Stenke) Schaus, who did Nov 19, 1999 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener. Birth 1908. Spouse Garfield (1957). Her children Doug Schaus (Erina) & Nancy Gillespie (Bill). Burial St Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener.
Norman Wardlaw Gillespie, birth April 5, 1922. Death Dec 21, 1995. Burial Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Co, Ontario
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Olive G Sweet Gillespie, born 1914. Died 2002. Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Co
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Paul Gillespie 1919-1995, his wife Minerva Maltby 1919- . Mount Hope Section C, Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario (Note: More Maltbys nearby).
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Richard Leslie Gillespie, died Wellesley Twp Sept 22, 1890, Waterloo Co, Ontario ID 017013
Richard Gillespie “Dan” passed away at Lisaard House on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 76. Dearly loved husband of Mary, he will be dearly missed by his children Denise Salt (Peter) and Dan Gillespie. Precious memories are left with his grandchildren Jennifer and Emily. Loving brother to Audrey Kaufman (the late Bernie), Cathy Bennett (Mervin) and step brother to Loretta Caisse (John Paul) and Frazer Johnson (Denise). The Gillespie Family will receive friends at the Westmount memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S. Kitchener, on Thursday January 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Dan used to say, “strangers are friends we have not yet met”. He made more friends along the way with a warm, infectious personality. Let us carry on this way in his honour. A Celebration of Dan’s Life took place in the Westmount Chapel, Kitchener on Friday, January 11th at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau.
Robert Gillespie b unknown d unknown Pergola Pioneer Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Rosetta Delora Otto Gillespie b Aug 4, 1880 d Feb 15, 1929 Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario. Beloved wife of William Gillespie 1880-1929. Talma Otto 1891-1981, daughter of John & Elizabeth Otto. ID 035473
Ruby Ernestine Gillespie (nee Roesner) died on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013 after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband Fred Gillespie, her parents Fred and Hattie Roesner, and her only brother Roy. Ruby and Fred raised four children: Gene (Brenda); Renita Wojcik (Eugene); Judith Gondosch (Michael) and Jess (jim). She was the proud grandmother of Leslie, Bryan, Melissa, Amy, Ryan, Megan, Emily, Gillian, Kara, Colin, and eight great-grandchildren. Ruby was born 93 years ago at Seebach’s Hill, outside Stratford. Fred and Ruby spent the first half of their lives in Stratford, where their children wer born, then moved to Waterloo in 1961. Celebration of life service at Grace Lutheran Church, Kitchener on Thursday, Dec 5, at 11:00 am. Ruby will join Fred and her parents in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford.
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Sadie E Gillespie died Wellesley Twp Sept 7, 1889. Waterloo Co, Ontario ID 018147
Samuel Wallace Gillespie died in Galt Hospital on Friday, Sept 25th, 1942, aged 72 years. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Northumberland Street, Ayr, on Monday, Sept 28th at 2:30pm. To Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.
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Thomas Henry Gillespie death Kitchener Feb 24, 1919. ID 032904
Thomas Stewart Gillespie died North Dumfries Twp Sept 11, 1906, Waterloo Co, Ontario ID 029533
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See Rosetta Otto for death of William Gillespie 1929, Waterloo County, Ontario
William Gillespie‘s wife, Margaret B Gemmell, died Dec 11, 1919 in her 35th year. Mary Gillespie, wife of George C Smye 1882-1952. George C Smye 1884-. Ayr Cemetery.
Dr William Gillespie Oct 20, 1881 d Oct 14, 1951 Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Co. (2nd date gives 1959 as death)
William John Gillespie “Bill” Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday August 21st, 2021 with his loving family by his side in his 84th year. Beloved sweetheart and husband of Nancy Gillespie for 58 years. Loving dad of Wendy Hastings (Chris) and Ian Gillespie (Eva). Proud grandpa to Scott Burrows, Ryan Burrows (Erica), Meghan Marcoux (Jonathan), Julie Burrows (Scott Wick), Kohl Gillespie, and Emily Hastings. Cherished great-grandpa of David, Brayden, Connor, Emma-Marie, Faith-Anne Burrows, Lucas, Lily, Nicholas, Titus Marcoux, Jaxon, Claira, and Jacob Wick (peanut).
Predeceased by his parents Dr. William and Ruth Gillespie, his sister Ann Jennings, his grandson William, as well as many aunts and uncles.
Bill was a quiet, hardworking man who spent his life devoted to his family. For many years he worked in his passion of construction for Howald Construction, George Milla Construction, and Reidco Homes. Bill was proud to pass along his love of woodworking with his family. He enjoyed spending many summers in Grand Bend which he would share with those around him. Bill cherished his hours spent researching his family genealogy. He loved reading the record every morning with his bowl of Cheerios followed by a coffee at Tim Hortons. Bill will be missed forever and always. Bill’s family received relatives and friends from 10 – 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Private committal service at Williamsburg Cemetery.
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