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Edith Catherine Gillies
1926 - 2016
Edith Catherine Gillies
1926 - 2016
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BORN
1926
DIED
2016
Edith Gillies Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8th, with her beloved son James and daughter-in-law Julie by her side. A lifelong resident of Cambridge, Edith was born in Preston on November 27, 1926 to a large and loving Ukrainian family. She was a feisty, humorous, generous and loving soul who will be missed by many, and is also survived by her adored grandsons Jimmy (Crystal), and Steve (Ashleigh), precious great-grandsons Jacob and Reed, cherished sisters Helen Schultz, and Nina Moss, niece Karen Moss, with whom she shared a very special bond, and many other much-loved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Tony and Rose Kopey, sisters Vicky Gadd and Marion Murray, and brothers Ed and Joey. Many thanks to the wonderful staff in the Blair Unit at Hilltop Manor who took care of Edith; we cannot even begin to properly express our gratitude for the tenderness and love you showed her, and us -- especially during her final days. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the T. Little Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 2 – 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Bob Cromwell
December 17, 2016
To Jim, Julie and all your family. Our condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful aunt and always made me feel very welcome when I visited when we were kids. Cherish the great memories to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob, Jane, Fran and Doris Cromwell
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December 12, 2016
To Jim, Julie and Family,, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Think of the good memories to get you through this difficult time.
Cathy and Frank
randy murray
December 11, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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