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Alexander MacRae planted 3 trees in memory of John Gillis
Sunday, July 26, 2020
3 trees were planted in memory of
John Robert Gillis
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I was Johns carpentry instructor in North Sydney years ago. We became great friends and I was proud of his work in the trade. With deepest sympathy,
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Bob and Charlene King planted a tree in memory of John Gillis
Saturday, August 8, 2020
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Always enjoyed playing cards and watching Robert step dance. Our thoughts and prayers are you and your family.
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Donald and Ann Gillis planted a tree in memory of John Gillis
Monday, July 27, 2020
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Neil Gillis planted a tree in memory of John Gillis
Saturday, July 25, 2020
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Your godson, Allan planted a tree in memory of John Gillis
Saturday, July 25, 2020
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Dear Janette, I'll miss the cribbage games where you & I would soundly trump Robert & Neil. I'll honor his memory with a dram of fine scotch.
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Eleanor MacDonald lit a candle
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Janette, I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. It must have been an awful shock to you and your family. I send my sincere condolences to you all.
Eleanor (MacDonald)
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dannygraham1@ns.sympatico.ca posted a condolence
Monday, July 20, 2020
Our sincerest sympathy to Janette and family on John Robert’s passing. We will always cherish our memories of John Robert and Janette on the dance floor. He was known as a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
Danny and Mary Graham
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Freda Rogers posted a condolence
Sunday, July 19, 2020
So sorry to hear of John Robert's sudden passing. To you Janette and your family my sincere condolences.. Freda Rogers
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Finley Beaton posted a condolence
Saturday, July 18, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you Janette and family. John Robert was a great man and always friendly. It was always a pleasure watching you guys at a dance. I remember practicing in your basement for the CBC's square set. Finley Roddie Beaton
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Karen Rowlands posted a condolence
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Dear Janette & Family-
I was shocked and saddened to hear that John Robert had a stroke and passed away so suddenly.
Being a member of Highland Heritage, I had the pleasure of fiddling with and getting to know John Robert - a kind, soft spoken, true gentleman and a fine fiddler. I regret that I never did have the pleasure of seeing him step dance. Our Highland Heritage group will not be the same without his presence. A lovely man, that I know, leaves behind many wonderful memories for all those that knew him.
Thinking of you with loving thoughts and deepest, sincere sympathy.
Karen Rowlands
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Brad Reid posted a condolence
Friday, July 17, 2020
I always appreciated John Robert's steps and he was a kind and generous supporter of my own music and of Cape Breton music in general. He also played a mean fiddle himself. Brad Reid.
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Harvey and Laura MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, July 17, 2020
Janette and family;
We were so sorry to hear about John Robert's passing. We always looked forward to seeing you both, at the concerts and dances, here in Cape Breton. Our sincere sympathy, to all of you.
Harvey and Laura MacKinnon
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lil@doctorpiano.ca posted a condolence
Friday, July 17, 2020
Janette and family, All of us at Doctor Piano extend our condolences. John Robert Gillis was truly a quality human being. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
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Glenn and Donna Currie posted a condolence
Friday, July 17, 2020
Janette, we were so sorry to read about Robert's passing. You were such a nice family and good neighbours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glenn and Donna Currie
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Cathy Powers posted a condolence
Friday, July 17, 2020
Janette, Cheryl, Carla, Lynette and family
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Robert like dad he was a kind and gentle soul
and a much better dancer who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
May his memory make you smile during this difficult time.
Mike and Cathy Powers(Gillis)
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keith.aucoin@ns.sympatico.ca posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Dear Janette and Family"
Keith and I were saddened to read of John Robert's passing.
We have wonderful memories of you both and times we shared
at the dances and visit to your home.
Know we are keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
Dolena and Keith AuCoin, Windsor NS
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Hugh & Joan Cameron posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2020
We were sorry to hear about John Robert’s passing. We hope you find comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. We always enjoyed watching both of you as you danced many square sets; and Robert’s terrific step dancing! He will be missed by many! RIP.
Hugh & Joan Cameron
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Deborah freeborn posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Our sincere condolences to janette and family.....we will never forget John Roberts kindness, and his unconditional love for his family and friends. Most of all I will never forget how wonderful he was to both my parents when they were sick. You and dad can finally make that beautiful music together again! Rest peacefully John Robert.
Debbie (Morris) and Kenny freeborn
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Wenda De Young posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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I am so sorry to hear of John Robert's passing. My sincere condolences to all the family.
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Joanne Macdonald posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 16, 2020
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Dear Jeanette and family: I am so very sorry to hear of John Robert's death. My sincere sympathy to all at this difficult time. Lots of good times with John at your place. You are in my prayers and sending hugs....Jo-anne, Port Hawkesbury
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Joanne Lake posted a condolence
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Janette, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. John was a true gem. What an amazing family you two built together. Thinking of you. Xo
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Mary Pellerine posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette: So sorry to hear of John Robert's death. My condolences to you and your family.
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Rakhi Sarkar-Henderson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Deepest condolences from the Henderson family in Toronto. Although I haven't seen Mr Gillis in over 30 years, he was an important part of my early life. As a child, I spent several happy years at the Gillis house, as Cheryl was my best friend and her mom babysat me. Mr Gillis loved his family so much and was so proud of his home. An extremely hard worker, he was always on the go with some sort of project. And he had an extraordinary talent for creating things, often adding his own ideas and innovations. Whether a toy, or a deck or a swing set, he could make or do anything. I am so happy he lived such a full, rich life filled with love, family, music and faith. I will always remember him as a calm, patient and thoughtful gentlemen who afforded kindness to everyone he knew. RIP Mr. Gillis. I will think of you often.
Mrs Gillis, Cheryl, Carla, Lynette and family, we wish you comfort during this extremely sad time. I know he is looking after you, and he is in good hands too!
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Ron Gilkie posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette and family, Mary and I were so saddened to learn of John Robert's stroke and subsequent passing. He was a wonderful Cape Breton fiddler and step dancer, and will be greatly missed by his fellow musicians from Highland Heritage. I so enjoyed his quiet manner and wonderful knowledge of all the tunes we played together. Our get-togethers at the Bedford Leisure Centre will never be the same without him. His passing is a great loss to you and all who knew him.
Ron Gilkie and Mary Barker
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Hazel Ferguson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette and family - I'm so vey sorry to hear about John Robert's passing. I always enjoyed seeing you both at the dances,watching you dance and also John Robert's own "steps!" What a great loss to you and your family and everyone that knew him. I hope you find comfort and love in the days ahead.
Hazel Ferguson and Terry Viscount
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Rosie Poirier lit a candle
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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He will never be forgotten. I can picture him sitting at the kitchen table in Fairview with Janette's biscuits. It was always good to have a talk with him on the Hall Pond path (Janette would usually be far ahead of us!) Such a kind man. May all of you cherish the memories. If you need an angel watching over you, he'll be doing the best job ever for you!
Love and prayers,
Rosie Poirier and Jim and Vincent McDonald
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Shirley Kane posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Janette:
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a gentle, kind man whom I was fortunate to have as my
neighbor for so many years, and whose help I so appreciated whenever I called him. I will
miss our chats whenever I met him on the trail, which was often.
Hold fast to the wonderful memories of the nightly dances you attended for so many Summers
spent in your beloved Cape Breton. These memories will help to sustain you in the days ahead.
Shirley Kane
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charmaine feetham posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Janette,
My deepest sympathies on your loss of John Robert. Such a dear kind man who was always ready to help out with many carpentry tasks while I lived at the Roxbury. Thinking of you at this difficult time,
Sincerely,
Charmaine
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John Donald Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Cape Breton Scottish culture has lost a star.A star in his own quiet way.Sincere condolences to Janette and family. John Donald Cameron
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Marie Chisholm-Pearson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette and Family, I was saddened to read about John Robert’s passing. I remember so well taking step dancing lessons in your home. I also remember Jimmima and I having great talks with John Robert as we prepared for the Cape Breton Club dances, in Halifax, in the ‘80’s. I enjoyed many a set with John Robert, at the Halifax Dances, when we were teaching people how to square dance. John Robert was a True gentleman and Loyal Cape Bretoner.
God Bless you all,
Marie Chisholm-Pearson
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Margaret A. Jay posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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My sincere sympathy to Janette and Family. John Robert will be missed by many.
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Leland & Marie Grady posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Our condolences to the Gillis family and sending healing thoughts to all of you in this time of sorrow.John Robert will be missed.
Leland & Marie Grady, New Glasgow.
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Rosemary Barbour posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
John Robert was a true gentleman and I am sure that he will be missed by anyone who knew him. Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Stephen and Rosemary Barbour
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Gerry Avery posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette, so sorry to hear of John Roberts passing. Sincere condolences To you and your family, you will be remembered in my prayers.
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Terry Fenton posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
I've played in the Silver & Gold fiddle group with John Robert for a couple of years. When we played Saint Anne's Reel, he would always take the lead and we would scramble to keep up with his lightning pace. He was a lovely gentle man. We will miss him.
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Rhodes Kellegrew posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Janette: The vision of you and John Robert dancing together will forever be etched in our minds. We send our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Rhodes and Rosemary Kellegrew
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Jane Gillis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
We want to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of much sorrow. We pray that your faith, and the precious memories each of you hold in your heart, will help to comfort you during the difficult times ahead.
Much love,
Gwen and Jane Gillis
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Kay Ann Meagher posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Janette and Family, Things change so quickly and many will find it hard to think that John Robert is already enjoying his eternal reward. He seemed younger than his years and always so keen in his interest in others and his enjoyment of the Cape Breton culture. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you as you grieve his loss. He has left you a true legacy of love !
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Greta Murtagh posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Janette, I am so sorry for your loss. JR was a wonderful man and the kind of neighbour that all should have. Ever so helpful and kind. We shall all miss him and his gentle humor and wit. Please remember that I am just just down the hall, eager to help you in any way. During my recuperation from illness, you gave me a CWL prayer shawl. I think you might need it back for a while...Love you Janette.
Greta
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Joseph.murphy@dal.ca posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Dear Gillis Family,
Sincere condolences to you Jeanette, to John Robert’s girls, and to all the family on the death of a wonderful, talented, Christian man whose quiet, pleasant manner made him a a friend to all. On behalf of Patsy, Chris, Ali, and myself, we hope and trust that you will be consoled by the wonderful memories you have of your “John Robert”
Sincerely,
Joe Murphy
Halifax
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Frank Fraser posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Very saddened to read of John Robert's passing. Although I have not seen him in a couple of years
I feel I have lost a friend. My sincere sympathy and prayers to Janette, family members and his many friends. He will be greatly missed.
Frank Fraser
Canso
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Connie posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette and family my condolences, Connie Bryant
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Anthony and Theresa Mac Isaac posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Our prayers and sympathy goes out to his wife Janette and his children and grandchildren and his brothers and sisters and their families. May God bless and be with all of you and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Anthony and Theresa Mac Isaac, Cole Harbour
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Mary Lyon posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
So very sorry to hear of John Robert's passing.Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
We all certainly have lots of fond memories of Robert. It is these fond memories & your faith
that will get you through this difficult time. I will be in touch later.
Mary & Jim Lyon
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Shirley T. posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
What a lovely man! He was a fine neighbour, helpful, always with a friendly smile. I'm very sorry for your loss. (Shirley, from 201)
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philipmelanson@yahoo.com posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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Bev and I would like to pass along our sincere condolences to you Janette and family at this difficult time. J.R. was a fixture here at the Roxbury for the past 15 or so years and a truly valued and respected neighbor. I had the pleasure of working with him while serving on the building committee where he was always ready to lend his expertise and experience to the benefit of the residents. He was one of those rare souls about whom no negative words were spoken. A great guy!
Phil and Bev Melanson
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adasmith1946@gmail.com posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Jeanette: we are “the girls” from 5 Alton Drive. It was such a pleasure to have known John Robert all those many years ago when he built our deck and did other jobs ifor us I was often reminded to stop talking to John Robert and let him work! Always with his quick wit and Cape Breton humour, he would reply, “ It’s ok it’s all pensionable time!” He had a greatness and we were drawn to him.
Our sincere Sympathy to you and your family, Ada Smith and Jane Williams
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marcellin.chiasson@ns.sympatico.ca posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Janette and family:
I was most saddened to hear of John Robert's passing. Our thoughts and prayers and prayers are with you.
I will always remember the trip to Boston where you and John Robert accompanied the Cape Breton Fiddlers several years ago. We will always remember the house party at Gabe Arsenault at Waltham.
Marcellin Chiasson, Port Hawkesbury
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neil Ingraham posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the passing of John Robert. My condolences to the family.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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