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ALEXANDER MARSHALL GILLIES-PODGORECKI
Date of Passing: Feb 18, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEXANDER MARSHALL GILLIES-PODGORECKI Alexander Marshall Gillies-Podgorecki, aged 60 of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away in his home on February 18, 2012. Sandy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Meryle Johnston, his two sons, Benjamin and Graeme, and his daughter, Jamie. He is also survived by his older brother Martin (Marilyn) and his younger brother Bill (Deanna) and their families. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sandy was the son of the late Joseph and Joan Gillies-Podgorecki. Sandy immigrated to Canada with his parents and older brother in 1955. He grew up in Winnipeg and Calgary, and graduated with a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Manitoba followed by an M.P.A. from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Sandy's professional life was dedicated to bettering society through excellence in public service. He was a senior civil servant with the Government of Saskatchewan in Regina and then with various federal agencies and departments including the Federal Economic Development Coordinator in Edmonton and the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Department of Western Diversification in Winnipeg. As requested, there will be no viewing or service and cremation has taken place. A remembrance service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Inquiries may be directed to Bill Gillies at 905-829-4683.
Publish Date: Mar 6, 2012
ALEXANDER MARSHALL GILLIES-PODGORECKI Alexander Marshall Gillies-Podgorecki, aged 60 of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away in his home on February 18, 2012. Sandy leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife and partner of 40 years, Meryle Johnston, his two sons, Benjamin and Graeme, and his daughter, Jamie. He is also survived by his older brother Martin (Marilyn) and his younger brother Bill (Deanna) and their families. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sandy was the son of the late Joseph and Joan Gillies-Podgorecki. Sandy immigrated to Canada with his parents and older brother in 1955. He grew up in Winnipeg and Calgary, and graduated with a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Manitoba followed by an M.P.A. from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Sandy's professional life was dedicated to bettering society through excellence in public service. He was a senior civil servant with the Government of Saskatchewan in Regina and then with various federal agencies and departments including the Federal Economic Development Coordinator in Edmonton and the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the Department of Western Diversification in Winnipeg. As requested, there will be no viewing or service and cremation has taken place. A remembrance service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Inquiries may be directed to Bill Gillies at 905-829-4683.
Publish Date: Mar 3, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Would someone in the Gillies Family please contact me? I am searching for my great grandfather Alexander Marshall Gillies, born 1862 in Mallaig, who went to South America in 1911. We would like to find out what happened to him. With thanks, Gillian - Posted by: Gillian (possible relative) on: Nov 15, 2014
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Thankyou Uncle Sandy for being a one of a kind favorite uncle! My sister Alyssa and I always anticipated your visits, as we got to do some of the funniest, and always coolest things with you. We would laugh and laugh from morning till bedtime and couldn't wait to do whatever it was that day, again and again the next. We will never forget "the drills" or hanging upside down by our ankles at Bowness park. You bought us our very first CDs! And I lost one of my first teeth on a zip line with you, and you spent hours trying to find a Rock for the tooth fairy that resembled my lost tooth. We finally did! Thankyou for saving my dad's life. We are forever grateful. Thankyou for meeting and marrying our auntie Meryle and giving us such beautiful intelligent cousins May you rest in peace alongside Nana and Joe, and all the angels surrounding you. I'm sure Fuzz is near by too!! Our condolences Auntie Meryle, Ben, Jamie and Graeme What a warm and absolutely wonderful service you had put together. We love you all dearly! - Posted by: Les Gillies (Niece) on: Aug 02, 2013
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Anne and I were greatly saddened to hear of Sandy's death. I remember him as a smart, bright energetic young guy with an infectious grin. Can't believe he's gone. - Posted by: Lawrie McFarlane (Friend and colleague) on: Mar 19, 2012
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Meryle and family - our most sincere condolences on your loss. Sandy was a great colleague who consistently knew and did what was best, he was an equally wonderful friend, and most proud of his family. - Posted by: Jack McPhee (friend and colleague) on: Mar 06, 2012
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My deepest condolences Meryle. You and Sandy kindly befriended me while I was staying in Edmonton with Dad. I remember watching the Oscars with you guys and Sandy kept me in stitches with laughter. And those cards he made - I used to look forward to seeing his latest creation. What a terrific mind at work. Bronwyn - Posted by: Bronwyn Goodfellow (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2012
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Sanday -- a trusted, dear friend and visionary mentor, had a brilliant mind, a creative sense of humor and shared his gentle, kindnesses to many. You are missed -- it is a comfort to know you are in His safe keeping. Blessings, Laz. - Posted by: Linda Laz (friend and colleague) on: Mar 03, 2012
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Meryle and family: Our heartfelt condolences on Sandy's passing. To Benjamin, Jamie and Graeme, we know you have inherited the traits of capability and compassion which marked your father's varied career in public service. We often think of the happy times we spent in the last century with Sandy and Meryle in Edmonton, Winnipeg and during the Northern Project. Beverley and Garry Beatty - Posted by: Beverley and Garry Beatty (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2012