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Gillis Family Obituaries & Cemeteries
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Fortified by the rites of the Holy Catholic Church, there departed this life at Georgeville, on 27 th October, at the home of her son, Mr. John A. Gillis, Catharine Gillis, relict of the late Angus Gillis. The deceased who was eighty-one years old, was born at Maryvale, and at the age of twenty years removed to Georgeville, where she resided to the time of her death. Always a good Christian woman, her life was one long preparation for the world beyond the grave. She leaves a family of six sons and three daughters, to whom we extend our deep sympathy in their sad loss. Her funeral, which was largely attended, took place at Georgeville on Monday, 29th ult. May her soul rest in peace! |
John Angus Gillis 9 December 1846
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At Georgeville, N. S. on Feb. 12th inst, John A. Gillis in the 74th year of his age. Kind, upright and a good neighbor, he was highly esteemed in the community. A practical and sincere Christian and a devoted member of Holy Church, he led an exemplary life which earned for him his eternal reward. He will be missed by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He is survived by his wife, and a family of five sons and seven daughters to cherish his memory. RI P
John J. Gillis At Boston City Hospital on Jan. 4th, 1949 there passed to his eternal reward, John J. Gillis, of Roxbury, Mass., formerly of Georgeville, Ant. Co., after a short illness and receiving the last Sacraments, he peacefully passed away at the age of 64 years. "Big Jack" as he was popularly known was the son of the late John Angus and Isabel Gillis, and visited the home each summer for many years and will be much missed by his many friends. He was predeceased by his wife Jessie just a few years ago, also his father, two sisters Margaret and Catherine and a brother Dougald some years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss six sisters and three brothers, also his aged mother who since passed away. The deceased was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Roxbury. After a Requiem Mass sung by Rev. Father Tobin, he was laid to rest beside his wife in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. R. I. P.
D. J. GILLIS There, passed away at St.
Martha’s Hospital, Daniel J. Gillis, of Georgeville. Born August 17, 1904, son of the
late John Gillis and Mrs. Isabel (MacDonald) Gillis. He was 63. Surviving are three
sisters, a number of nieces and nephews, also grandnieces and grandnephews.
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At Georgeville, N. S. on March 22, 1949 there passed to her eternal reward. Isabel, relict of the late John A. Gillis, in her 88th year. Consoled during her three months illness by the frequent reception of the Sacraments she was blessed by the presence of her pastor at her bedside at her death and received Viaticum from his hands less than twenty minutes before her demise. The deceased will be greatly missed by her many friends and leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Donald on the old homestead, Neil at Livingston’s Cove, Angus in Vancouver, and six daughters, Mrs. Jessie O’Meara, Mrs. John Dineere, Mrs. Carl Josephson, Boston, Mass, Nancy at home, Mrs. Christena MacDonald, Pleasant Valley, Mrs. John D. Heffernan at Georgeville. She was predeceased by her husband in 1923, and by two daughters and two sons, one of whom died Jan. 4, last. Her remains were laid to rest in Georgeville Cemetery beside her husband, son and a daughter on March 24, following Requiem Mass sung by Rev. R. MacPherson. ** Note: Above reference should be Mrs. John Dineen, not Dineere. Also, Isabel's birthdate was actually 8 Jan 1858.
Margaret Bell Gillis (d. 1933) Gillis -- In Boston, Mass, Dec 22, 1933, Margaret Bell Gillis, beloved daughter of the late John and Isabel Gillis, Georgeville, who died suddenly while at her work. Her remains were taken to her native home in Georgeville, where burial took place, Tuesday, December 26, after high requiem high Mass celebrated by Rev. J. W. Chisholm. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss, her sorrowing mother, six sisters, and four brothers. R.I.P.
The Chronicle-Herald The Mail-Star Mon, March 30, 1998 B3 HEFFERNAN, Margaret M.(Girlie)-85, Georgeville, Antigonish Co., died March 28, 1998, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Born in Georgeville, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Gillis. She was a well known member of the community. She worked as a custodian at Antigonish Regional High School for a number of years. She is survived by her husband John Dan; daughters, Kaye (Mrs. Silvio Artuso), Guelph, Ont.; Patsy (Mrs. John Wallace), Malignant Cove; Marion (Mrs. Joe Neary), Cloverville; sons, John D. and wife Ruth, Guelph; Frank and wife Minnie, Roddie & wife Elaine, all of Antigonish; Leo & wife Geraldine, Peterborough, Ont; Bernie and wife Brenda, Malignant Cove; Donald, Georgeville; 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by son, Carmen; a daughter in infancy; grandson Paul. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. today in St. George’s Church, Georgeville, Rev. Gilles LeBlanc officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to C. L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish.
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Funeral services for the late Roderick
"Roddy" Joseph Heffernan, 50, of Shamrock Acres, North Grant, took place January
29, in St. Ninian's Cathedral, with Rev. Bill Crispo concelebrating with Rev. Gilles
LeBlanc. Burial was in the Georgeville Cemetery. Mr. Heffernan died January 26, at home. Readers at the Mass were Bev Novak, Lisa Heffernan and Joanna Neary. Active pallbearers were John and Anthony Grace, Bill MacGillivray, Ron King, Ralph Hemlow and Gerald Kennedy. Honorary Pallbearers were Colin MacVicar, George Fanning, Brian Landry, Frank Delorey, Allen MacPherson, Joe Purcell and Duncan Purdy. Born in Georgeville, Antigonish County, he was the son of John Dan and the late Margaret (Gillis) Heffernan. He worked for Stora Forest Industries for over 20 years. He enjoyed nature and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Elaine Gillis; twins, Mark Joseph and Emily Anne; three sisters, Kaye (Mrs. Silvio) Artuso, Guelph, Ontario; Patsy (Mrs.John) Wallace, Malignant Cove; and Marion (Mrs.Joe) Nearly, Cloverville; and five brothers, John D., Guelph; Frank, Antigonish; Leo, Peterborough, Ont.; Bernie, Malignant Cove; and Donald, Georgeville. He was predeceased by a brother, Carmen; and a sister, in infancy. |
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(as reprinted from the original obituaries in The Casket, Antigonish County, Nova
Scotia) |
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