Leslie Graham GILLIES

Remembering a respected gentleman. Condolences to his family.

Fond memories of Mr Gillies as I called him most of my working life. Mr Les Gillies gave me my first job at the age of 16 and a half. I subsequently did an apprenticeship in Pastry-cooking and went on to work for him both at the Garsed street factory and Hargreaves street shop for a total of over 28 years. He was a fair and generous man who gave many hundreds of local people meaningful employment and and for that we can all be grateful for. May the Lord Jesus whom I know you trusted as I do as your savior give as he promises you reward and rest for eternity Mark Foggitt

A true gentleman who loved his racing! Les will be long remembered for his contribution to the community.

Fond memories of working with a great man, whose ideas were well ahead of his time. He took the Gillies brand to great heights and I will always remember his inspirational ways. Will be sadly missed. Loretta Gibson

Gillies Leslie Dear friend of Alf (dec.) and Shirley McMeeken and their family. Rest in peace.

Gillies Les Loved Brother-in-law of Vern (dec.) and Joyce. Loved Uncle of Warren, Deidre and families. Sleep peacefully Les.

Gillies Leslie (Les) Late of Charton and Bendigo. Loved Son of the Donald and Moude Gillies, Brother of Vera (dec.) and Allan (dec.), Norman, Beryl (dec.), Evelyn, John, Valma and Neil. R.I.P. ///c Loved Brother of Norman, Sister-in-law of Dawn (dec.), loved Uncle to Graham, Pam and Craig and famillies. A lifetime spent in the pastry industry. Les' contribution expertise and dedication was one of the many reasons that we we're the biggest pie company in Country Victoria. A lifetime of memories. ///c Loved Brother of Neil, loved Uncle to Kerrie and Wendy. R,I,P, ///c Loved Brother of Val, Brother-in-law to Ted (dec.), loved Uncle to Catherine, Richard, Kelvin and Nicole, resting peacefully after a long courageous journey. Reunited with Yvonne. ///c Loved Brother of Evelyn, Brother-in-law to Stuart, Uncle to Leanne, Stuart, Greg and families. Reunited with Yvonne. ///c Loved Brother of John, Brother-in-law to Mary (dec.), Uncle to Donald, Karen, Debbie and families. From a boy droving on the western plains, amid the dust and flies, with your Brothers, Allan and Norm, you came to Bendigo and became the King of Pies. Time to smoke a True Blue.

Gillies Leslie Brother of Alan (dec.). Fond and supportive Brother-in-law of Lesley Ann.