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Donald Archibald Gillis

Male 1913 - 1994  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Donald Archibald Gillis was born 9 Dec 1913, Paradise, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Aug 1994, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Donald married Mary Geraldine Teed 11 Jun 1943, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Francis Hanington Teed and Muriel Vivian Wetmore) was born 13 Aug 1921, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Jun 2011, Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Donald Teed Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1944, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Mar 2019, Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. 3. William Bruce Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Thomas Gray Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Mary Heather Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1950, London, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2013, Annapolis Royal, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. 6. James Bartlett Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Melody Ann Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1954, London, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1955, London, , Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Timothy Daniel Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Geoffrey Scott Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Shaun Andrew Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Donald Teed Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1) was born 22 Mar 1944, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Mar 2019, Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Address:
      Middleton Funeral Home
    • Occupation: Nova Scotia land surveyor
    • Residence: Dec 2013, Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Obituary

    GILLIS, Donald Teed age 74 of Middleton, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Saint John, NB, he was a son of the late Donald and Mary (Teed) Gillis. Don was a Nova Scotia land surveyor having worked in Churchill Falls, Alberta, Nigeria, Halifax and the Annapolis Valley. He enjoyed gardening, yard maintenance, and doing mind puzzles. Don was also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 1, Middleton where he had served as Sergeant at Arms in the past. Don went to great lengths to expound the importance of family. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Mackenzie (nee Gillis); brothers, Bruce (Debbie) Gillis, Paradise; Thom (Dorena) Gillis, Grand Etang, NS; Jim (Flora) Gillis, Midland, Texas; Tim Gillis, Middleton; Scott (Jose) Gillis, St. John’s, Nfld; and Shaun Gillis, Quispamsis, NB. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by his sisters, Melody and Heather. In keeping with Donald’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held 6 – 8 p.m., Friday, March 22nd in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 1-855-825-3448. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 in St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church, Middleton with Father John MacPherson officiating, assisted by Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau. A reception for family and friends will follow the service in the parish hall. Donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the Canadian Wildlife Foundation or The Seeing Eye www.seeingeye.org . Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

    Donald married Bonnie Lutz [Group Sheet]

    Donald married Mireille Melot [Group Sheet]

    Donald — Victoria ?. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  William Bruce Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

    William married Deborah Anne Smith [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Robbie Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Kendra Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Thomas Gray Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

    Thomas married Dorena Ann Delaney [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Mary Heather GillisMary Heather Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1) was born 19 Aug 1950, London, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 2013, Annapolis Royal, , Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Address:
      Middleton Funeral Home
    • Residence: 1995, Middleton, , Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    It is with great sadness that her family announces the death of Mary Heather Gillis of Annapolis Royal, formerly of Middleton, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Mary G. (Teed) Gillis of Middleton. Heather was born in London, Ontario on August 19th 1950. She started life as a happy pretty little girl in her mother's image but before she reached school age the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy began to manifest themselves. She spent the rest of her life battling the continuingly more disabling effects of that disease. Although her physical capabilities were progressively impaired, her mental accuity was never diminished. Heather attended MacDonald School and MRHS in Middleton and made many lifelong friends of all ages in the community. Despite the trials and tribulations brought on by her medical condition she managed to maintain a sense of humour and ability to enjoy the little things in life that often amazed those around her. Until shortly after her 50th birthday,she lived at at home with Mum, Dad and brother Tim. Eventually the constant care, which she required led to her moving to the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home. Heather's joys in life were simple: a car ride (especially in a convertible) on a warm summer day was made more enjoyable when embellished by the jealous "Ooohs" from the staff at the home. A drive at Christmas time to view the lights would brighten up her day immensely. She loved correspondence from family and friends, a variety of music, and liver & bacon (her favourite meal) on her birthday. Heather very much enjoyed visits from family and friends and would be quite adamant about people signing her guest book. Nieces and nephews could light up her day and, more recently, pictures of grand-nieces and nephews were particularly well received. She also loved animals, especially babies and had a large collection of pictures of the pets of her friends and family. Heather was overjoyed with the turnout of well-wishers when she was "sprung" from the home for a party at the Middleton Legion on her 60th Birthday. She is survived by brothers, Don Jr. (Victoria), Middleton; Bruce (Debbie) Paradise, NS; Thom (Dorena), Halifax; Jim (Flora), Midland, Texas; Tim, Middleton; Scott (Jose), St. John's, Nfld; Shaun, Gondola Point, NB. She was predeceased by an infant sister, Melody. --The family wishes to thank the staff and many volunteers at the Annapolis Royal Nursing Home who gave Heather such excellent care and did so many little things to entertain her and make her life more enjoyable over the past 13 years. Donations in her memory can be made to The MacDonald Museum or the Old Holy Trinity Charitable Trust. A family prayer service and gathering was held at the home of Bruce & Debbie Gillis on Saturday January 4th at 3:00 pm. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service and interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19th in Old Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middleton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com


  5. 6.  James Bartlett Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

    James married Flora Elizabeth MacKinnon [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. James Bartholomew Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Andrew Joseph Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Breton William Alexander Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Melody Ann Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1) was born 4 Oct 1954, London, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1955, London, , Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Timothy Daniel Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

  8. 9.  Geoffrey Scott Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

    Geoffrey married Josephine Wilson [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Mhorgan Scott Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Chelsea Heather Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Kirsten Stella Mary Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Shaun Andrew Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1)

    Shaun married Carol Fiander [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Shamus Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Brianna Gillis  Descendancy chart to this point

    Shaun — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Michael Young  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Robbie Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Donald1)

  2. 12.  Kendra Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Donald1)

  3. 13.  James Bartholomew Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Donald1)

  4. 14.  Andrew Joseph Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Donald1)

  5. 15.  Breton William Alexander Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (6.James2, 1.Donald1)

  6. 16.  Mhorgan Scott Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (9.Geoffrey2, 1.Donald1)

  7. 17.  Chelsea Heather Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (9.Geoffrey2, 1.Donald1)

  8. 18.  Kirsten Stella Mary Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (9.Geoffrey2, 1.Donald1)

  9. 19.  Shamus Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (10.Shaun2, 1.Donald1)

  10. 20.  Brianna Gillis Descendancy chart to this point (10.Shaun2, 1.Donald1)

  11. 21.  Michael Young Descendancy chart to this point (10.Shaun2, 1.Donald1)


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