Mr. Jack Gillies

June 1, 1926 - November 30, 2013

Mr. Jack Gillies passed away peacefully on November 30, 2013 at the High River Hospital at the age of 87 years. Jack is survived by his loving wife Doris; son Steve (Mabel) Gillies of Oshawa, Ontario; daughter Cindy (Jeff) Black of Florida; grandchildren Ian, Kate, Stefanie and Ben; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his siblings Jeanie, Norm, Drew, Molly and Bill. Jack was born in Toronto, Ontario to Jeanie and James Gillies. Jack spent most of his growing up years in the Toronto Islands and finished his schooling in Toronto. He later joined the air force as a wireless air gunner and trained at the High River Flight School in 1943. Jack and Doris became soul mates in 1973 and moved to High River in 2009 to be closer to family. He loved his family more than anything along with playing pool, travelling and walking the beaches looking for shells. Jack lived valiantly with the effects of his stroke for 14 years. He never let the wheelchair define him as a man. Jack will be forever missed and loved by his family. If desired memorial donations may be made to the High River Hospital Foundation (560 9th Ave. SW, High River, AB, T1V 1B3); High River Hospital Auxiliary (560 9th Ave. SW, High River, AB, T1V 1B3) or Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue (Box 6131, High River, AB, T1V 1P). A private family memorial will be held in Toronto at a later date. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.