Includes the townships of Minto, Arthur, West Luther, West Garafraxa, Erin, Eramosa, Nichol, Pilkington, Guelph, Pusninch, Peel & Maryborough, Village of Erin.
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Alexander Gillespie, 1851-1913. Wife Janet Young Scott 1863-1937. Burial Mt Forest Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario. His obit: At about 6;20 on Sunday morning, April 1913, there died at his home in Proton after a severe illness of two or three months, Alexander Gillespie, one of the oldest residents in these parts. He was a native of this district, having been born in Arthur Twp during a temporary stay of his parents there after their arrival from ISLAY, SCOTLAND. In short time they took up land in Proton where the subject of this sketch passed his childhood and youth. Obtaining a public school training, and being bright and studious, he attended the High Schools at Harrison and Fergus, obtaining teacher’s certificates. He taught for four years at No 11, Egremont, and eight and a half years at No 4, Proton after which he went on his farm, Lot 5, Con 8 Proton about 22 years ago. Some three or four years before this he had married Janet Scott of Hopeville, who survives with a family of eight: Mary, John A, Lillian teacher Floradale; Catherine, Teacher no 19 Proton; Janet, Georgina, Wm.
Her obit: Janet Young Scott, relict of the late Alexander Gillespie, whose death occured Sept 20, 1937, was the only daughter on the late Mr and Mrs George Scott of the Tenth of Proton. She was married 54 years to Alexander Gillespie who taught school for 22 years and farmed in Proton. In the summer of 1916 Mrs Gillespie with a son and four daughters moved into Mount Forest, where they have resided ever since. Mrs Gillespie was a member of the Presbyteria Church. This is a family of two sons and six daughters left to mourn. Burial at Mt Forest Cemetery. In her 74th years.
Alexander Gillespie 1855-1913, Wife Janet Young Scott 1863 – 1937. Mt Forest Cemetery , Egremont Twp of Grey County
Alexander R Gillespie (notice from Park River, North Dakota Paper) April 2, 1936. Death came Friday evening to relieve the suffering of Alexander R Gillespie, who had been ill at his home in this city for more than a year. Mr Gillespie was born at Cedarville, Ontario on June 8, 1866 and came to Walsh County with his parents as a youth. He has made his home in this community since 1881. MIss Emmaline Morrison of Cedarville, Ontario became the bride of Alexander in 1897. In addition to his wife these children survive: Mrs J E Lloyd, Fessenden; Prs Paul Reinertson, Milwaukee; Miss Ruth Gillespie, Aurora, Illinois, Mrs Sadie Best, MIsses MIldred and Norma Gillespie, Duncan and Harold Gillespie, all of Park River, and two sisters, Mrs Duncan Bell, and Mrs Katie Gillespie both of Crystal, also survive. Funeral service was held at noon Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in this city with Rev John . K Moffet of Milton officiating. Internment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr Alexander Gillespie died at St Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph on Thursday, Jan 20, 1972. Beloved husband of Margaret Palmer, in his 79th year.
Mrs Alexander Gillespie, the former Margaret Palmer, passed away Sunday Feb 1974 at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest in her 76th year. Formerly of the Conn-Cedarville area, she made her home in Mount Forest and is survived by her son, William and daughter Mrs John Shaw of Kitchener. She is survived by four brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday from the Hendrick Funeral Home at 2 pm with Rev Lloyd Clifton officiating. Internment Mount Forest Cemetery.
Alice B Gillespie – her twin sister Ethel Burnett 1886 – 1948. Mt Forest Cemetery, Egremont Twp of Grey Co. (see John Gillespie for Alice Burnett)
Andrew W Gillespie died Jan 23, 1906 East Garafraxa in his 60th year. Wife Eva Isdora Howes b Dec 16, 1863. Died Dec 17, 1957 aged 94 years. Mount Carmel Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario ID008626
Ann Lavinia Gillespie death Erin July 17, 1928 ID 036887
Annie Gilispie death Eramosa Twp May 29, 1872 ID 029503
Archibald Gillespie died Minto Twp Oct 30, 1918, Wellington Co, Ontario ID 042862
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Burrett Gillespie – see previous article. Mr Burnett of Guelph, was born in Mount Forest and only son of Mr & Mrs John Gillespie of Sligo Road, Mount Forest, accepted a position of news editor at Radio Station CHML Hamilton, He began his new work Sept 1st, 1952. He later served as news editor of Niagara Falls Television CHC-TV. He became the manager of the city’s Chamber of Commerce and managed the Hamilton’s Visitor and Convention Bureau. . He was appointed to the Board of Governors of the Lake Erie International Vacationland Association in Cleveland, Ohio in 1961. Obit Grace Elizabeth (Kurzey) Gillespie on Saturday, Dec 12, 1981 at Henderson General Hospital, Hamilton, beloved wife of B. W. Gillespie, in her 53rd year. They had married July 2nd,1951 in St James Church, Guelph. Chosen son by adoption Cameron Douglas.
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Catherine Gillespie death Minto Twp Jan 3, 1889 ID 019110
Charles Gillespie, birth 1863, died Dec 16, 1941, age 77 yrs. Dorothy Ann Gillespie (Nesbitt) birth 1865. d Dec 28, 1937, age 77 years. Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, Ontario
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David J Gillespie at Mount Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, Feb 8, 1986, beloved husband of Catherine Brown of Orchardville, in his 85th year.
Donald William Gillespie March 14th, 1939 – November 7th, 2019 Passed away peacefully at the Wellington Terrace, surrounded by his loving family, on November 7, 2019 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Walsh) for 59 years. Devoted father of Michael Gillespie, Kathy Burkart (Bob) and Sandy Inksater. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren David Gillespie (Bronwyn), Dan Gillespie, Taylor Inksater (Brandon), Michael Inksater and Trevor Ritchie. Survived by his sister Mary Warren (Jim). Celebration of Don’s Life was held at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel, 280 St. David Street South in Fergus, on Saturday, November 16th, 2019 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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Elizabeth Gillespie 1853-1928. Her husband James Laing 1850-1898. Their son Andrew 1879-1949. Also their son Captain Robert Laing 1881-1952. Belynde Cemetery, Fergus, Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Ellen McCort Gillespie b 1895. d 1968 Erin Cemetery, Erin, Wellington Co, Ontario
Essie Armour Gillespie June 3, 1908-1978. Lamont W Johnston 1907-1978. Footstones Monty, Essie. Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Ethel (Burnett) 1886-1948 twin sister of Alice B Gillespie. Buried Mt Forest Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario. (see also John Gillespie)
Euphemia Gillespie, died Feb 20, 1932, age 22 yrs. Born Scotland. William Gillespie, died Nov 9, 1942 aged 47 years. Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, Ontario.
Evelyn Reta Pollock Gillespie, born June 20, 1917. Died July 11, 2004. Rockwood Cemetery, Rockwood, Wellington Co.
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Florence Gillespie 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 called at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday June 29th at 11:00a.m. Interment at Mount Forest Cemetery.
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Georgina Gillespie 1899-1950, beloved wife of Bion Hicks 1902-1971. George Hicks 1864-1943; His wife Edna Annie 1866-1954; Derryadd Cemetery, Marysborough, Wellington Co, Ontario
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Imelda Gillespie d 2014 Hospiece Wellington, Guelph – see Middlesex County for obit.
Irene M Gillespie 1911-1989. John V T Green 1904-1975. Footstones: Father, Mother. Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
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James Henry Gillespie 1893-1960. His wife Ellen McCort 1895-1968. Robert James 1932-1995, Loving husband of Marjorie Boles. James Gillespie 1891-1960; Ann Lavinia Reid, wife of Robert C Gillespie 1848–1928; Robert Craig Gillespie 1850-1929; Ellen L McCort, wife of James H Gillespie, 1895-1968. Burial Erin Cemetery, Erin, Ontario
James Robinson Gillespie died Minto Twp April 15, 1885. Wellington Co, Ontario ID 018186
Jennie Gillespie 1867-1900. Her husband Peter Perry 1855-1931. Percy D 1891-1908; Rex T 1889-1916; Jean Munro 1867-1917. Also wife of Peter Perry Muriel Perry Thilges 1886-1972. Hebroek. Edna Perry 1888-1972. Beloved wife of Ernest Heyboek. Belysde Cemetery, Fergus, Nichol Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Joan L Gillespie died June 10, 2010 Guelph, Ontario = obit no longer available from funeral home.
John Gillespie b 1889 d 1970 His wife Alice Burnett 1886 – 1966. Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey Co, Ontario
John Gillispie died Minto Two Dec 29, 1871. Wellington Co, Ontario ID 029197
John Gillespie died Jan 5, 1872 aged 94 years. His wife Catherine, died Jan 5, 1889, aged 84 years. Bethel Pioneer Cemetery, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co.
John Gillespie 1889-1970. His wife Alice Burnett 1886-1966. Nearby Ruby Gillespie 1929-1945. Buried Mt Forest Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario. Obit John Gillespie died at Louise Marshall Hospital o Saturday, Nov 14, 1870. Beloved husband of the late Alice Burnett, in his 83rd year. Her obit: At Louise Marshall Hospital on Monday, Oct 17 1966 Alice Burnett, beloved wife of John Gillespie, died in her 81st year. See next record.
John Gillespie, a well known resident of Mount Forest for the past 45 years, passed away at Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, Nov 14, 1970. He was 82. Mr Gillespie was the son of the late Mr & Mrs William Gillespie, and was born at Cedarville. In 1925 he moved to Mount Forest and he was a well known bee keeper. He was a member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Mr Gillespie was instrumntal in reorganizing the Pipe Band. In 1926 he was married to the former Alice Burnett, who predeceased him in 1966. He is survived by one son, Burnett, Hamilton and one brother, Alex of Mount Forest. The funeral was held at Hendrick Funeral Home on Monday Nov 16. Internment at Mount Forest Cemetery.
John Gillespie Passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Caressant Care in Fergus at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Geneva (2017). Loving father of Stephen (Kim), Kevin (Jackie), John, Scott and Heather. Proud grandfather of Ashley (Josh) and Tyler (Melonie). Cherished great grandfather of Tristian, Parker, Charlie and Madison. A private family service was held.
John A Gillespie 1888 – 1969. His wife Marion E Knox 1898 – blank. Mt Forest Cemetery, Egremont Twp. See Next record.
John A Gillespie b 1888 d 1968 Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey Co
John A Gillespie 1888-1969. Wife Marion E Knox 1896-. Mount Forest Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario Obit: John Archibald Gillespie, a well-known resident of Conn, passed away on Monday, April 21, at Louise Marshall Hospital following a heart attack. He was in his 81st year. Mr Gillespie, born in Egremont Twp, a son of the late Alexander Gillespie and his wife, the former Janet Scott, Mr Gillespie farmed all his life with the exception of 15 years when he was elevator manager for the Alberta Pool Co in the Canadian West. He was a member of St Alban’s Masonic Lodge for fifty years. He is survived by his wife, the former Marion Ethel Knox, to whom he was married in July 1926; three daughters, Catherine (Mrs E E Dixon, Elliot Lake); Betty, Mrs R. N. Zwicker, Kitchener; and Janet, Mrs Donald Cater, Toronto. Four sisters: Mary, Mrs A Russell, Cedarville; Lillan, Mrs Lorenzo Crewson, Hanover; Janet (Mrs Peter Conn__?Vancouver; and Mi__Ruth Gillespie, Aurora; one brother, W M Gillespie, Sarnia. He was predeceased by two sisters, Georgina (Mrs Bion HIcks, Palmerston); and Catherine, Mrs Robert MacPherson, Nanton, Alberta. The funeral was held from the Gardiner Funeral Home Wednesday, April 23rd. Internment Mount Forest Cemetery.
John Eldon Gillespie, RCAF 1942-1943. (1910-1986) Beloved husband of Connie (Russel) WAAF 1942-1945. Buried Farnham Cemetery, Puslinch Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
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Louisa Gillespie b Feb 1864. d May 1865. Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co
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Malcom, son of Angus and Sarah Gillespie, died Feb 18, 1863, aged 2 years 8 months. Bethel Pioneer Cemetery, Arthur Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Margaret Gillespie died Dec 28, 1928 in her 81st year. Her husband Mathew Moore died Aug 11, 1904, aged 30 yrs. Reuben G and William J killed in action June 6, 1916. Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Margaret Gillespie d Dec 28, 1928 aged 81 years. Her husband Matthew Moore d Aug 11, 1904, aged 50 years. Reuben and William Gillespie killed in action June 6, 1916 (WW1) Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Garafraxa Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Margaret C Gillespie 1867-1963. Her husband Clark G Washburn 1865-1939. Buried next to them: Howard C Washburn 1902-1980; Madeleine 1901-1994, In loving memory. Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Marion E Knox Gillespie, b 1898. D 1989 Southgate, Mount Forest Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario
Marjorie Dean Boles Gillespie, born 1931. Died May 26, 2016. Burial Erin Cemetery, Erin, Wellington Co, Ontario.
Author’s Note: Mrs Marjorie McKee of Guelph met me in Erin years ago to walk the cemetery and drive around the area to see the farm of Robert Gillespie where the family was raised, and gave me the background history of this family line to which she was related. Deep sadness to see another Gillespie researcher laid to rest. Marjorie’s story was published in the Gillespie Family History Newsletter Summer 2002. A good reminder that all these names on this page represent lives that were lived and stories to be told.. See her photo with tombstone of Robert Gillespie, Erin
Martha Gillespie 1855-1946, Wife of W. J Haines 1870-1922. William Hanes 1848-1933. Flora Patterson 1847-1892 Wingham Cemetery, Huron Co, Ontario
Mary Gillespie, wife of Robert Stewart, died Feb’y 1848 aged 35 years. Crown Cemetery, Puslinch Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario
Mary Gillespie 1886 –1971. Wife of Alexander Russell 1886 – 1969. Burial Mr Forest Cemetery, Egremont Twp
Mary Gillespie death Minto Twp Oct 12, 1918 ID 042859
Mary Jane Gillespie 1919-1974. Wife of Edgar John Shaw 1913 – 2000. Mt Forest Cemetery, Egremont Twp
Matilda Gillespie wife of Bert R MORRISON. Her birth 1895. Death 1967. Burial Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey Co, Ontario. Maiden Name Gillespie. Other Morrisons listed in plot.
May Gillespie 1893-1975. Wife of Thomas Warden 1894-1986. Frank Van Wyck 1921-1992; His wife Dorothy Warden 1915-2003. Daughter May B Warden 1919; Robert John Warden 1957- loved son Robert W Warden 1920- His wife Patricia Arnold 1919-1997. Virginia “Ginny” 1959-1996 loved daughter. Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, Ontario
Michael Edward Gillespie, born Dec 25, 1959. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Edward Gillespie (Fergus, Ontario), who passed away on October 3, 2023, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Sheila, Kathy & Sandy. Graham A Giddy Funeral Home.
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Paul Gillespie 1919-1995. His wife Minerva Maltby 1919-. Other Maltby family . Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Co, Ontario
Peter William Gillespie, born 1959 Ontario Died July 25, 1994 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Buried Rockwood Cemetery, Wellington Co. Son of William Gillespie & Evelyn Pollock
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Raymond C Gillespie died Dec 22, 2001 Guelph – obit no longer available from funeral home.
Robert Gillespie died Sept 26, 1895 E Garafraxa Twp, aged 85 years 4 ms. Native of SCOTLAND. His wife Elizabeth died June 19, 1900 aged 84 yrs 5 mths. Buried McKee Cemetery, Wellington Co, Ontario. ID 003965
Children of Robert & Elizabeth Gillespie: Mary J died May 20, 1871, aged 8 years & 2 m/ William A died Sept 4, 1872 aged 3 mos. Maryborough, Rothsay, Wellington Co, Ontario
Robert Craig Gillespie death Erin Oct 15, 1929 ID 037777
Robert James Gillespie 1932-1995. Loving husband of Marjorie Boles, Erin Cemetery, Erin, Ontario
Ross James Gillespie, MD (U of T ’72). Died at the Guelph General Hospital on Monday, May 17, 2004 in his 57th year. Beloved husband of 31 years Lynn (nee Fraser). Dearest Dad of Lieutenant Navy Steve and wife Alice Gillespie of London, England; Brie Gillespie of Toronto; and Tegan Gillespie of Toronto. Special Poppa to Connor. Loved son of Mary Gillespie of Barrie and the late James W Gillespie, M.D. Dear son-in-law of Thom and Chris Fraser of Guelph. Survived by sister Jane Baker of Barrie, Anne Rick Allgood of Scarborough; Marilyn Joe Lynch of North Bay. A private family service was held at Wall-Custance Funeral Home, Guelph on Friday May 21st. Internment of cremated remains at Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph. (Published The Barrie Examiner; yourlifemoments).
Ruby Matilda Gillespie suddenly in Proton on Saturday, April 7, 1945 the youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs Alex Gillespie, in her 16th year.
Ruby Gillespie 1929 – 1945, Her grave next to John & Alice Gillespie. Mt Forest Cemetery, Egremont Twp
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Terry James Gillespie January 5, 1941 – December 2, 2018
Passed away at the Guelph General Hospital. He was among the first group of PhDs to graduate from the newly founded University of Guelph. He became a professor at the same university where he taught Meteorology from 1968 – 2005, became a professor emeritus and continued to work there in some capacity until recently. Fondly remembered by many students and colleagues he met throughout
his career. Beloved husband for 52 years of Lorraine Gillespie (née Wattier). Dad of Carmen Gillespie (Alexander Galant) and Adam Gillespie (Karène Paquin). Loving grandfather of Cynthia, Roman, William, Charlotte and Eleanor. Predeceased by his parents Gordon Gillespie and Margaret Gillespie (née Learmonth) of West Vancouver, BC. Volunteer instructor of the Weather Course for the Canadian Power Squadron for many years, volunteered at the Guelph Youth Music Centre on their property committee and also on the board of the Guelph New Horizons Band where he learned to play the saxophone. At his request there will be no service. Cremation has taken place.
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William Gillespie death E Zorra Twp Oct 23, 1900 ID 020870
William Gillespie b Oct 19, 1833 d Sept 21, 1915 House of Industry & Refugee…Fergus, Wellington Co, Ontario
William Gillispie died Minto Twp June 2m7, 1914. Wellington Co, Ontario ID 033601
William Gillespie died Nichol Twp Sept 21, 1915. Wellington Co, Ontario ID 034369
After a long illness, the death took place at her home on Sligo Road on Tueday, Dec 16, 1947 of Mary Jane Gamble, wife of William Gillespie. Deceased was highly respected, and leaves besides her husband, two sons, Alexander on the eold home farm, near Cedarville, and John of Mount Forest, and a daughter, Tillie Gillespie at home. Also surviving are two brothers, Minno Gamble of Dryden and Stephen Gamble of Meaford, and one sister, Mrs Harry Wallace, Town. The funeral, private, took place from her late home on Thursday, the Rev O, G Locke of Holstein conducting the service. Internment was made in Mount Forest Cemetery. See next entry.
William Gillespie at Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, June 9, 1959 beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Gamble, in his 91st year. Resting at Gardiner Funeral Chapel until Thursday when private funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm. Internment Mount Forest Cemetery.
In Shrewsbury Hospital, England, on Monday, May 22, 1972 Enid Moses, beloved wife of William Gillespie of Mount Forest, in her 38th year.
William A Gillespie born 1934. Died 1998. Burial Mt Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey Co, Ontario
William J Gillespie 1895-1947. His wife Euphemia Corstorphine 1910-1932. Agnes Gillespie 1927. Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, Ontario
William John Brown Gillespie, born July 26, 1916. Died Nov 26, 1993. Rockwood Cemetery, Rockwood, Wellington Co.
William M Gillespie of Mount Forest, and formerly of Sarnia, died in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on July 31, 1874 in his 73rd year. Mr Gillespie, a pharmacist and was the husband of Beryl Bryson and is survived by two daughters, Mrs Dan Allan, Victoria, BC, and Mrs Lee Harper, North Vancouver, BC. Also surviving are two sisters Lillian, Mrs Lorenzo Crewson of Conn, and Janet, Mrs Conna__ Vancouver, BC. Funeral Service held at Henrick Funeral Home. Internment at Woodland Cemetery, London
Mary Gillespie STEWART, birth 1811. Death Feb 1848. Burial Crown Cemetery, Morriston, Wellington Co, Ontario, Maiden name Gillespie.
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