Obituary of Eugene-Edward Gillespie

GILLESPIE, Eugene Edward (Gene) - Was born on November 3, 1930 in Moncton, NB, son of the late Ernest Gillespie and Valentine McLaughlan, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in Victoria on June 20, 2009 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by sisters June and Patricia and brothers John and Ken. Survived and will be sadly missed by wife Helen, son Michael (Susanne), daughters Karen and Colleen (Peter), grandchildren Ryan, Adam and Rory, and brother Neil. Gene had a varied career as a civil engineer in various locations across Canada, including many happy years in Cornwall with Parks Canada. After an early retirement, he worked for several years in real estate in Ontario, before retiring to Victoria in 1998 to enjoy good weather and year-round golfing. He will be missed by friends in Victoria and eastern Canada, the entire “Anderson clan“ and his golfing buddies at the Metchosin Golf Course. Memorial service to be held Tuesday, June 30, 2:00pm at First Memorial, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospice or the Canadian Red Cross would be greatly appreciated.