Margot Gillis

Dear Don,
I was sorry to hear of Margot's passing, and wished so much that I could have been with you all for her service. She had such a huge impact on so many of our lives! What history and memories we all have of our dancing family. Margot was such an important part of our lives from such an early age! (4 yrs. old for me!). She taught us a love for dance, self discipline, respect, self confidence, compassion for others, and the sheer joy of doing what we loved so much...DANCE!...

Dear Don!
A beautiful Spirit will always live!! Let us celebrate the life of Margot!!! Not only did she inspire the love of classical dance and music, but also she was my muse to reach new heights in my physical and intellectual abilities. There will never be a Debussey moment that will not remind me of Margot!!! I would never survived the first 25 years of my life without Margot! She was my best friend, my second mother, my total inspiration!!!

Dear Mr. Gillis,
I am so sorry for your loss! Mrs. Gillis was THE BEST! I LOVED her ballet classes at the United Parish. She was a part of my childhood I will never forget! To her, I tribute my love of dance! The pageants, the tutus, the sequins....I always think of her...and her hair in a bun!
Sincerely,
Denise (Fuller) Downes

I am so saddened to hear that Mrs. Gillis has passed. She was my ballet teacher from the time I was a child until she decided to close her school. She was a great inspiration and a very lovable lady, she treated each one of us like her own. She will be missed greatly. I hadn't seen her in years, but have told my 4 kids about her, especially my 3 girls.
Mr. Gillis, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Don- your wife touched so many lives in the greater Lunenburg community, as I am sure you know! May she know peace and rest now, and may you have comfort in knowing her rest in the time ahead, and how much she gave to everyone in the time past. I'm sorry for your loss, but I was grateful that I happened to be in town during that week so I could be present at her memorial.

I was so glad my Mom gave me the gift of dance classes through all my childhood years growing up. I remember...

We are sorry to hear Margot has passed on. We just heard the news. Margot was a very dear and close friend to our mother, Peggy Mulligan. The Mulligan family will always be grateful to her for all her support during Peggys' long illness. Anyone who has ever seen Margot's Christmas village that she started working on every November without fail was awe-struck. Margot enjoyed her life - she was fun to have around. May she rest in peace.

The Mulligan Family:
Michael, Linda, Eric,...

My first grade teacher...my first impression of how "school" was supposed to be...especially in the days when every child did not experience kindergarden. Warm, caring, loving to a shy, scared little girl. A patient ballet teacher to a girl without an ounce of grace..who still felt like a beautiful poppy dancing in the field surrounding the Emerald City in the "Wizard of Oz"....thanks to Mrs. Gillis. I am well over 50 now and the memory still makes me smile and feel very grateful to have...

Margo will always have a place in my heart not only for being a wonderful dance teacher for both myself and daughters but a friend who always knew the right thing to say. A caring, loving, fun, and unforgettable personality. I know I am not alone in missing her. All sympathy to you, Don, and your family. Melissa Drumm Cobb