It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Paul Aloysius Gillespie on May 17, 2020 in St. Catharine’s, Ontario at the age of 72. Predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Ruth Anne Gillespie in 2017. Remembered and missed dearly by his daughter Michelle, son Justin, daughter in law Nora, granddaughter Holly, his brothers David, Ciaran (predeceased – 2018), Ken, and Ian; only sister, Aileen; cousins, nieces, nephews and his many other friends and family. Paul tackled every moment in life with passion, generosity and ambition. He was a day dreamer and innovator who always impressed and made friends easily. His strength and determination for life makes it difficult to believe we have to say goodbye. A small, private funeral and burial will take place on Monday, May 25, starting at 1:30p.m., which will be livestreamed for the many loved ones we know would have liked to have joined us. Invitations to the streaming will be sent through e-mail. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, flowers can be sent directly to the funeral home to be enjoyed during the funeral service or a donation in lieu of flowers can be made in Paul’s name to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.
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Dad it’s so hard to absorb that I wont ever see you again. I miss you. I can’t imagine a life without you in it 🙁 . Thank you for all you have ever done for me and for being a doting father all my life. I absolutely knew you loved me with all your heart. I love you! XOX Michelle
Peter and I are devastated to hear the news about Paul. He and Ruth made the exceptional effort to come to our wedding out in California in 1985. We still have the beautiful art sculpture they gave us as a wedding gift. Paul came out to visit on other occasions. Michelle and Justin, you are both in our prayers and please come out to visit when you can. Love, Maggie & Peter
Paul my dear friend at last you will rest in Peace I know you are now with your Ruthie. I shall miss you, It was a wonderful friendship we had, you always were looking out for me to travel to interesting points and encouraged me to move on with life. I did both, thank you. We were to meet for coffee May 25th but that will have to wait, enjoy your visit home. You were a very courageous man and gave hope too many I am so proud to call you my dearest friend. Much Love, Mary
Paulie…. I will miss our long phone conversations, there was laughter and sometimes disagreements ? but they were always interesting… its hard to believe there will be no more!! I will miss you always… Love you xx