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Ruth Gillis

1934 - 2015

Ruth Gillis obituary, 1934-2015, Thunder Bay, ON

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

Ruth Gillis Obituary

Born June 12, 1934


Ruth Gillis passed away in St. Joseph's Hospice April 15, 2015, after a long


battle with cancer, with her best friend and the love of her life Sandy


Gillis by her side. Ruth loved camping and travelling the country.


Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Lillian, sister Randy and son Ronnie.


Ruth is survived by her husband Sandy, 8 children, 10 grandchildren and


numerous great-grandchildren. Ruth will be cremated and a private family


gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send


donations to St. Joe's Hospice or Canadian Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Apr. 20, 2015.

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Darlene Trelinski

April 23, 2015

To Sandy and the Gillis family, I am so sorry to hear about your great loss, passing of Ruth. I know she is in a peaceful place in heaven. Just taking a minute to reminisce of all the fantastic years that I worked for you both at Sandy's Place. You two were the best bosses I could of asked for!! Take care my friend! My heart is with you.

Wendy Lyons

April 22, 2015

Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ruth was a very kind, yet strong woman. I will remember our days, working at Sandy's, with fondness!
Sincerely,
Wendy Lyons

Wendy Lyons

April 22, 2015

Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth. She was a kind as well as a strong woman. I will always remember her with fondness.

Lori Rantala

April 22, 2015

Dear Sandy: So sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. You and her always made my day when you came into the pharmacy. We always shared laughs together. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 21, 2015

Dear Sandy our deepest sympathy to you and all the family. At least Ruth is no longer suffering she is at peace. I know it does not make it any easier losing a loved one but she will always be in our hearts. We will always remember the good times all the best to you all. Don and Linda Varga. Manitoulin Island Love you,s.

April 21, 2015

Dear uncle yoyrI'm so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a sweetheart. She will be missed. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Savannah & Clinton Upton
-Enya, Maya, Georgia & Brea

April 20, 2015

Dear Sandy,
our deep sympathy on the passing of Ruth. We recall you as our neighbours on Erindale Crescent. I hope friends and family will be close to you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Gerry and Fae Lyngstad.

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