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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GILLESPIE, Bruce - The death occurred peacefully in Andrews of Summerside on November 23rd, 2022, of Bruce Gillespie; formerly of Indian River, PE. The son of the late Alexander and Dorothy Gillespie, he was born in Montreal on August 27th, 1924. Husband of the late Yvonne Gillespie who predeceased him October 13th, 2022. Bruce served with the Canadian Navy during World War II doing convoy escort in the North Atlantic. He was employed with the Royal Trust Company at various locations across Canada prior to retiring in 1979 to his farm in PEI. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Michele (Garth) McNeill of Summerside; and son, Alex (Sarah) of Toronto. Also left to mourn are his grandchildren, Sean McNeill (Stephanie Steele) of Charlottetown, Caitlin and Ryan Gillespie of Toronto; and great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Juliana McNeill of Charlottetown. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Alan (Sally) Perodeau of Montreal. Bruce was predeceased by sister, Elizabeth (Dr. John) Downing; and brother-in-law, Giles (Pooh) Perodeau. No visitation by personal request. A private committal service will be held in St. Stephen Anglican Cemetery, Irishtown PE. If so desired, contributions in Bruce’s memory can be made to Island Nature Trust. Arrangements entrusted to the Davison Funeral Home Kensington. (The Saltwire Network 26 Nov 2022)
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