Obituary of John Gordon Gillies

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Gordon Gillies, a farmer and long time resident of the Silent Call area of Saskatchewan on March 6, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Gordon passed away peacefully at Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert with his son Bryan at his side. Gordon was predeceased by his wife Sennie (nee:Nelson), his parents Jack and Stella (nee: Coates) , his sister Catherine and his step-mother Jeanette (nee: St. Denis). He is survived by his sons Randy (Pat) and Bryan (Sandra), grandchildren Rob (Megan), Dan, Kalen, Emily and Graeme, great granddaughter Kara, and his siblings Bob (Joanna), Verne, Shirley (Bert) Bruce, Gary (Diane), John (Darlene), Darryl (Kandice) and Brenda (Terry) Unrau. Gordon was a man who loved his family and joyfully worked to provide for them. He rarely, if ever, complained and always tried to do his best. He was a wonderful father to Randy and Bryan, a great father-in-law to Pat and Sandra, a loving grandfather to Rob, Megan, Dan, Kalen, Emily and Graeme and a special great grandfather to Kara. Gordon, your work here is finally done. May you rest in peace. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in the Canwood Elk's Community Hall in Canwood, SK. at 2:00 p.m. with Mr. Norman Aarrestad as officiant. The Eulogist will be Dan Gillies. The Urn Bearer will be Rob Gillies. Emily Gillies will read a poem. The Readers will be Graeme Gillies and Kalen Gillies. Special music will be done by Irvin Amundson, Daryl Amundson and Cyndi Aarrestad.The Honorary Pallbearers will be "All family and friends who have shared in Gordon's life.". Memorial donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Silent Call Cemetery Fund or to the choice of the donor. Beau"Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.