Reginald Wilfred GILLEN

GILLEN, Reginald Wilfred - With deepest sorrow the family announces the death of Reginald Wilfred of St. Thomas, on Monday May 14th, 2007, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Frances “Beverly“ (Applegate) Gillen and dearly loved father of Sandra and her husband Ken Jacobs of Curve Lake, Donna Gillen-Cardy of St. Thomas, Nancy and her husband Corky Post of St. Thomas, Cathy Gillen of St. Thomas and Michael and his wife Lori Gillen of London. Sadly missed by 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a great number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a great granddaughter Kyla. Dear brother of Dr. George Gillen (Hazel) of Oshawa, Dr. Bill GIllen (Anne) of Windsor, Doris McNeil of Brantford, Mary Linnington (Mel) of Kitchener. Predeceased by 4 brothers Dr. Chuck Gillen, Dr. Don Gillen, Norm Gillen and Patrick Gillen and by 5 sisters Mabel Cooper, Katherine McDonald, Ann Gillen, Dr. Rita Gillen and Monica Gillen. Dear brother-in-law of Betty Gillen of St. Catharines, Agnes “Babe“ Gillen of Peterborough. Reginald was born in Brantford on January 6, 1929, the son of the late Judge Reginald and Mabel (Bloomfield) Gillen. He was a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He moved to St. Thomas in 1960 and worked for the Elgin County Separate School Board, retiring as the Director of Education. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Resting at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas until Thursday morning and then to St. Anne's Church where Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Angels' Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Remembrances would be appreciated to the Parkinson's Foundation. 10654197