For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed through St. Paul's United Church's Facebook page, found here, or through their YouTube page, found here.
Dorothy B. Gillis of Monarch Hall, Riverview, N.B. passed away quietly on March 6, 2023 at the age of 102, just short of her 103rd birthday on April 3, 2023.
Dorothy was retired from the Dept. of Public Works as a receptionist and telephone operator.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Lois B. Drew (Bill) of Saint John; sister, J. Elaine Robinson of Oak Bay; step-children, Murray Wilson (Elaine) of Ontario, Linda Power (late Paul) of Moncton, Bob Fougere (late Sam Wilson) of Halifax and George Gillis Jr. (Emalie) of Moncton; several grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great- great- grandchildren, also by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, F. Harold Wilson; second husband, Rev. George N. Gillis of Fredericton, NB; brothers, Robert H., George and Donald Delaney; sister, Audrey and brother-in-law Joe Ciccanti of Montreal; brother-in-law, David C. Robinson of Oak Bay, NB; step-son Sam Wilson of Halifax.
The family would like to thank the staff of Monarch Hall for their exceptional care and compassion given to Dorothy.
Visitation will be held at St. Paul's United Church, 404 Cleveland Ave, Riverview, NB, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 12:30pm until 1:45 pm with funeral service to follow at 2:00pm with Rev. Steve Berube officiating.
Interment will be in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, NB. (506)857-9544.
Online condolences may be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca