Angus Neil Gillis
1928 - 2017
Angus Neil Gillis
Visitation Information
Visitation
July 27, 2017
Visitation Time
6-8 PM
Visitation Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Service Information
Service Date
Friday July 28, 2017
Service Time
2:00 PM
Service Location
Saint Andrew's United Church (Chapel), 55 King Street, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
July 28, 2017
Burial Location
Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pictou County
Requested Charity
Colchester Food Bank
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Angus Neil Gillis – 89, Truro, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 25, 2017, at Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Angus and Jessie (Creighton) Gillis.

Angus was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by his sister-in-law, Phyllis Gillis, Ontario; niece and nephews, Jim McKay, Alex McKay, Sue Weir, Rod Gillis; grand-niece, Jessie Gillis; grand-nephew, Andrew Jackman. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Janet McKay; brother, Creighton Gillis; wives, Sigrid (Redmond) and Sharon (Perlman).

Angus played as hard as he worked, excelling at hockey, golf and tennis. He was very proud of the success of Wood Gundy here in Truro and was the proud owner of "The Gundy Gal", his 32’ Cape Islander.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Angus’ family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2017, in Saint Andrew’s United Church (Chapel), 55 King Street, Truro, Keith Selwyn-Smith, DLM, officiating. Interment in Durham Cemetery, Durham, Pictou County. If so desired, donations in his memory to Colchester Food Bank are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Angus’ obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Angus Neil Gillis