ROBERT DALE GILLESPIE

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ROBERT DALE GILLESPIE June 27, 1930 - February 25, 2008 On February 25, 2008, at Stonewall Hospital, Bob left us peacefully. He leaves behind his wife, Carole and his three sons, Norm (Darlene), Tim, Joel (Laurie) and five grandchildren, Erik, Martha, Jessica, Kelsey and George, his loving sister, Margo (Graham) Eagleton, brother-in-law Allan (Phyllis) Olson and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was predeceased by his mother Ethel (Bell) and father Tony, brother Douglas, mother-in-law Ella, father-in-law Oli Olson, and brother-in-law Arni Olson. Bob was raised in Headingley, Manitoba, serving five years in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Korean Conflict on the Tribal Destroyer HMCS Cayuga and the HMCS Ontario. The majority of his working life following the Navy was at Manitoba Telephone Systems until his retirement in mid 1980s. Bob began his married life with Carole in Kirkfield Park where they had their three sons. In 1971 they found their little farm in Stony Mountain, a place where Bob had found his niche. They loved their little farm, with the wildlife and outdoor activities. Bob was usually seen sitting on his deck most summer days with various relatives and friends who loved to drop by for a visit. On a perfect summer day Bob would hop on his tractor taking a spin around the yard or up town. He enjoyed listening to country music, watching TV, particularly Jeopardy with his boys. Bob always looked forward to the upcoming goose hunting season. He had a deep love for his family and great pride in his five grandchildren. The family would like to extend very sincere thanks to Dr. Venter and the caring staff at Stonewall Hospital for their care and compassion during Bob's illness. Honorary pallbearers will be his sons, Norm, Tim and Joel Gillespie, nephews, Jim Olek, Gerry Lazaruk, David Olson and grandson Erik Gillespie. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 28 at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel Stonewall at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's name to the Stonewall Legion Branch No. 52 Poppy Fund or a charity of your choice. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2008