Robert Gillham

Robert Gillham

Robert Gillham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2010.
GILLHAM, Robert Gillespie Veteran WWII Manpower & Immigration - Retired Cherished husband, brother, father, and grandfather, died on Saturday, February 6, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Ottawa Heart Institute after a brief illness. Former RCAF Warrant Officer in WWII and Captain in the Service Battalion Reserves. Retired employee of the federal government. Predeceased by his parents Harper Caulfield Gillham and Ada Victoria Gillespie. Survived by his wife Agnes Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Tomlinson); his son Robert, his daughters Elizabeth Anne (Michael Eisen), Mary Louise (the late David Driscoll), Catherine Lee (Marcus Hallam); his eight grandchildren Kristy, Joshua, Abram, Echo, Leah, Christopher, Bailey and Wesley. Also survived by his brother Douglas Gillham (Liz) of Oakville. The family wish to thank the staff of the Ottawa Heart Institute for their care and attention. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Barrhaven, Monday, February 8th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday February 9th, at St. Mark's Church, 1606 Fisher Ave., after 1 p.m. Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. In Memoriam donations to the Ottawa Humane Society appreciated.

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Andrew Mbanefo

February 3, 2011

This portal may close but our thoughts will always return with fond memories of the dearly departed.

Kate Heppell

February 9, 2010

Dear Betty, Robert, Liz Anne, Mary Lou and Cathy I have fond memories of your family and of Bob from my childhood growing up in St Mark's church. Bob always had a warm smile and and even warmer hug for me. It was also great to have you both support me at my wedding. I remember you as a warm and loving family and I am sure that you will all be there for each other in this sad time with such a huge loss. Take care of each other and God bless.

Elise Schissler

February 9, 2010

Liz Anne, I offer you and your family my condolences for your great loss.

Eileen

February 8, 2010

What a privilege it was to meet and care for your father/husband. My condolences to you all. Eileen, RN

Andrew Mbanefo

February 8, 2010

Dear Betty, Robert, Liz Anne, Mary Lou and Cathy my deepest condoloences to you all for your loss. Cathy brought me home as a lonely, hungry foreign student and I was welcomed by Bob and Betty as a son. I can never repay the gratitude showed to me by the family, may God bless you all and my prayers go with Bob.

February 7, 2010

Dear Betty, Robert and Family:
Our sincere condoloences to all. We seldom met in recent years, but we will miss him.

Pearl and Ernie Brown.

Anne Armstrong

February 7, 2010

Dear Aunt Betty, Robert, Liz Anne, Mary Lou and Cathy Lee
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Bob, you all having been such a big part of the Armstrong's "extended family" for so long. I will always remember Uncle Bob as the sweet, gentle and loving man he was and will never forget his kind smile. My love and condolences to all of you, I know that he was a very precious part of your lives.
Love Anne

Lori Gruber

February 7, 2010

Betty and family,

Our heartfelt sympathies, Bob was a very kind and gentle man. He will always be remembered.

Lori & Rob Gruber & family

Jane Armstrong

February 7, 2010

My Deepest Condolences to you all, Uncle Bob was a wonderful kind, generous soul and I miss those days at
Charleston Lake and seeing you all. We send our love to you and know that Heaven has another Angel now, our prayers are with you! Love Jane (Armstrong), Brian, Thomas and Laura Vaughan

Joe Armstrong

February 7, 2010

Dear Aunt Betty, Robert, Liz Anne, Mary Lou, Cathy Lee and Family.
Our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of your husband and father "my Uncle Bob". I remember the many years we were all a big family at Charleston Lake when we were all young children. So many great memories learning how to swim, cooking over open fires, sleep overs and so many other adventures and great experiences that I will never forget. These happy times will always stay in my heart.
We are sending warm caring thoughts to you all during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Joe & Pauline Armstrong

Jane Armstrong

February 7, 2010

My deepest condolences and prayers, Uncle Bob always had a wonderful smile and generous heart, I miss those days of years gone by, we send our love to you all, Jane (Armstrong), Brian, Thomas , & Laura Vaughan

Claudette

February 7, 2010

Dear Betty and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through this time of great loss.
Claudette

Margaret & Bruce Lodge

February 7, 2010

Betty, LizAnne, Mary Lou, Cathy Lee, Robert, and all your families
our heartfelt prayers and sympathy are with you. Bob was very special to us and our family
God bless
M&B and family in Kanata and Germany

Alison Thomas

February 7, 2010

Dear LizAnne ,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Dad. He was as I recall a very kind and gentle person - may your memories give you comfort.

Thinking of you
Alison (Gillespie) Thomas

Allen Driscoll

February 7, 2010

Betty and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Allen and Elaine Driscoll and family

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