Harold John Gillies
1949 ~ 2021
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Harold John Gillies, aged 72 years passed away peacefully with people who loved him by his side.
Harold was born to a young lady, Jean Gillies on June 24, 1949 in Gladstone Manitoba. Harold moved to the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Friesen at the age of six where he lived most of his life. He attended the ARC school in Winkler. Harold was one of the original participants when Valley Rehab (now Gateway Resources) opened in 1969, working in the workshop. In the late 80’s when the recycling department opened, he began his career there. Working the recycling line was a job that gave him great pride. Harold was a hard worker and was never ready to fully retire. He did enjoy semi-retirement when he spent some time at the senior program, watched as many sporting events as possible and became an avid gardener and neighbourhood walker. Harold was a man who was easy to love. He loved his people whole-heartedly and expressed himself through a contagious smile that spread over his whole face. Harold had a family that spread far and wide, it was impossible to meet him and not develop an immediate connection with his kind spirit.
In lieu of memorial donations in Harold’s name, we would like to encourage you to pay it forward this month. Spread joy like Harold would; make it something that would bring on his smile and chuckle.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com