Anne Elizabeth GILLIES

GILLIES, Anne Elizabeth (nee Chrysler)
Died from complications of Parkinson's Disease at the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre on Sunday, January 29, 2006 aged 75 years. Predeceased by her husband Major Sidney Alexander Gillies. Dearly loved mother of Dr. Anne Martha (Ron Scammell), Austin Geoffrey Muireach (Meredith MacKinlay) and Ian Gordon Chrysler (Laura Watson). Grandmother of Adam MacKinlay Gillies and sister of Joan C. Quain. Also predeceased by sisters Frances Moir and Daphne Chrysler. A lifelong volunteer, Anne served in many community and charitable organizations, including May Court, Meals on Wheels, the I.O.D.E. and the Canadian Cancer Society. Anne also served as Parish Secretary of St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church for several years. Anne was proud and independent, widely read, active in the arts and loved to travel. Her thirteen years with Parkinson's drew from her deep reserves of courage, patience and humour. Her family wishes to extend special thanks to her many friends for their loving support; to Louise Belec, who has become a cherished family friend; to Anne's many caregivers and to the caring and compassionate staff of Villa Marguerite, Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 125 McKay Street, Ottawa on Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elisabeth Bruyere Centre or to the Ottawa Humane Society.
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