Gladys GILLIES

GILLIES, Gladys Gladys Gillies of Calgary, AB passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Peter Lougheed Centre on Friday, November 28, 2008 at the age of 83. She was born in Crossfield, AB on April 7, 1925. Gladys is survived by five children, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and eleven stepchildren. She was predeceased by two husbands, Donald Gillies (1996) and Bernard Tompkins (2008). Gladys bravely faced many health issues over the last year, yet always keeping a cheerful spirit. Special thanks to the Peter Lougheed Centre Emergency and ICU staff in particular Dr. Luc Berthiaume for his support to the family. Thanks also to Home Care caregiver, Yodit (Judy) Woldeyes. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded by email to mountainview@arbormemorial.com or by Fax 403-272-7805 Subject: Gladys Gillies. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Gladys' life will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. If family and friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Gladys' name to the Samaritan's Purse "Turn on the Tap Project" (20 Hopewell Way N.E., Calgary, AB T3J 5H5. Telephone 403-250-6565, www.samaritanspurse.ca ). Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. and Garden Road), Calgary, AB. Telephone: 403-272-5555. Published in the Calgary Herald from 12/3/2008- 12/5/2008