Obituary of Marion GILLIES

GILLIES, Marion Aileen GILLIES, Marion Aileen (nee Miller), June 3, 1918 - August 30, 2009, formerly of Port Dover, died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Daughter of the late Lee and Ada Miller, Marion was a modest Christian woman whose life was founded on love of family and service to community. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, Harvey Gillies (2008). Marion leaves three daughters, Gwen Williamson, Megan Lefolii and Lynne Thompson, who loved and admired her, learned from her and will always try to emulate the generosity of her spirit. She was the proud grandmother of Graham and Deborah Williamson (Don Lidster), Lee and Scott Thompson. She is mourned and her memory honoured by her sons-in-law David Williamson, Ken Lefolii, Jamie Thompson and by her nieces and nephews. Marion graduated from Queens University and then taught high school French and Latin until her marriage in 1945. She never stopped teaching - CGIT, Sunday School, U.C.W., Vietnamese immigrants and of course, her girls. She was a excellent homemaker, a knowledgeable gardener and a skilled needle woman who sewed clothes her girls were proud to wear and she always set a good table. Marion was a practising Christian and lifelong member of the United Church of Canada and Life Member of the U.C.W. Marion recently received an Ontario Award for 40 years of volunteer work in her Port Dover Community. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Grace United Church (Chapman & St. George Sts.) Port Dover, from 11 am to 12 noon., followed by a service to celebrate Marion's life. The Reverend Murray Rounding officiating. A private interment at Port Dover Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to Norfolk General Hospital (where Marion volunteered) or the Alzheimer Society of H/N would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME LTD., (519-583-1530). On line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca or by calling the funeral home.