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Obituary of George Russell Gillespie
Gillespie, George Russell (Bud)
Bud was born at home on December 11, 1917, Otter Lake Road, Ontario and passed away peacefully on April 16, 2018 in Smiths Falls, Ontario in his 101’st year. Bud was predeceased by his first wife Rose (nee Mogg), his daughter Carol Ann as well as his second wife Amy Farley. Predeceased by sisters Versa (the late Harry) Timmins, Jeannette (the late Donald) Goodfellow and brothers John (the late Evelyn and late Hilda), Carman (the late Patricia), Thomas "Tommy” and Hebert. Brother-in-law of Ann Gillespie. Loved step-father of Joan Bayliss (the late Noble), Doreen Pepper (the late Silas), Sandra Rowsome (the late William), Gary Farley (Patricia), Deborah Bolt (the late Randall), Donna Zukiwiski (Kenneth) and sadly missed by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved uncle of the late Sharon, Marcia (Ken), Sue Anne (Dan), the late Brian (Linda), Ted (Irene), the late David, Judith, Joan (Jeff), the late Braden (Janet), Dawn (Frank), Kevin (Muriel) and fondly remembered by numerous great-nieces and nephews. Bud will be sadly missed and forever loved by all his family and many friends. In memory of Bud, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Bartleman and all the staff at Van Horne Manor for their care and support of Bud and our entire family.