William "Bill" Gillis

William “Bill” Edward Mitchell Gillis The family of Bill Gillis regret to announce his passing on 01 April, 2018, at Toronto Western Hospital after a brief illness. Bill was predeceased by his mother, Adele, father, Dan and sister, Margie. Bill was born on 23 August, 1956, in New Glasgow, N.S. He attended New Glasgow public schools and graduated from St. FX in 1979 with a degree in business. While there, Bill was involved in the student union. After graduating from St. FX, he worked at various banks throughout his professional career. Growing up, Bill spent considerable time playing hockey and softball at the Westside Community Centre. He took great pleasure in watching the Montreal Canadians and Toronto Blue Jays. Bill always enjoyed a good laugh and joke, and loved talking to people. He is survived by his sisters, Kathleen (Les), Raleigh, NC; Joanie (Cliff), Halifax; Colleen (Bruce), Stillwater Lake; and brothers, Dan (Sue), Cole Harbour; Dennis, Toronto; and Allan, New Glasgow; and his adored nephews and nieces: Brendan, Erin, Lauren, Anna, Caitlin, Colleen, Graeme, Grayson, Maddie, Blayre, Brent, Leah and Kate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home, Toronto and R.H. Porter, New Glasgow. A private family service will be held in New Glasgow at a later date. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the Westside Community Centre, P.O. Box 411, 181 Lavinia St., New Glasgow, N.S. B2H 5E5 or go to www.westsidecommunitycentre.ca