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Harold GILLIS Obituary
Peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Stillwater Creek Retirement Home in Ottawa, Ontario at the age of 92. He was born on Tuesday, February 27, 1923 in Revelstoke, British Columbia. Son of the late Jim and Kathleen Gillis (nee Munro) of Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia where he grew up. He was predeceased by his wife Pearl (nee Webber) in 2003 and is survived by his son James. A graduate in mechanical engineering at the Nova Scotia Technical College, Harold joined the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves in 1942. He served overseas in a number of small ships during the hostilities and later on the ships the Magnificent and the St. Laurent. Retiring in 1973, he joined the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa and Canada. He was an active member of Woodroffe United Church, Kiwanis and the Navy League of Canada. A Memorial Service will be held at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Ave. (at Richmond Road, Ottawa) on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Reception. Inurnment to follow at Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation.
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Jan MacRae
April 27, 2016
I just learned of Hal's passing and send belated regards to James and family. Hal and Pearl were close friends of my parents (Al and Jean Kerley) and Hal was a respected shipmate of my dad's. I have fond memories of our families together in Ottawa and Victoria in the 1950s and 60s. As an awkward adolescent, I loved visiting Hal and Pearl. They treated me like a grownup and always got a smile. Though our families kept in touch long distance over the years,
Hal and I communicated more often after his visit to Victoria in 2005. My parents had recently passed away and we shared memories and laughs. After discovering we were both avid readers, we began emailing book recommendations back and forth along with other news. It was wonderful to know that Hal was not only a friend of my parents, but also a friend of mine. I think of him as a strong but gentle soul and a fine example of a life well-lived.
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Heather Roseveare
June 13, 2015
I enjoyed my visits to Stillwater to visit Uncle Hal - we enjoyed walks, good talks, meeting his friends, always a glass of wine before dinner and a nice dinner in or out. I'll miss you, Uncle Hal, my visits to Ottawa will never be the same, thanks for your kindness and hospitality. Rest in peace. xoxo
Bill Christie
June 13, 2015
Deeply regret the too early loss of a fine shipmate and fellow Nova Scotian friend for some 73 years.
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