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DALE CAMPBELL GILLSON

Born: Mar 29, 1945

Date of Passing: Jan 01, 2013

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DALE CAMPBELL GILLSON March 29, 1945 - January 1, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dale Gillson on January 1, 2013. He will be fondly remembered by his children Sandra (Matthew), James (Mag) and their mother Patricia, granddaughter Pyper, stepchildren Sara, Ryan and their mother Carol, as well as his extended family and friends. Dale was predeceased by his parents Campbell and Isobel, and his brother Blair. Dale was born in Winnipeg, grew up in Fort Garry, and attended Vincent Massey Collegiate. After school he began his career as a Journeyman Pipefitter at CN Rail, where he worked for more than 35 years until his retirement. His greatest passions were restoring old street rods and going on numerous hot rod runs throughout the city and across North America. He was a member of the Manitoba Street Rod Association for many years. Dale did not wish to have a funeral service. Instead we will toast to his memory at the Henderson Draft House, located in the Curtis Gordon Motor Hotel, 1011 Henderson Hwy on January 26, 2013 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 19, 2013

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • He was the best grandpa ever. I always think about you and I miss you so much. - Posted by: Pyper Gillson (Granddaughter ) on: Nov 23, 2017

  • Sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I will always have a burnt image in my head of Dale appearing at a car event in his chopped purple MERC! Dale was a really cool guy. He will be missed. - Posted by: Don Turner (fellow car enthusiast) on: Jan 23, 2013

  • A really cool guy. A great hotrod builder and always fun to talk about cars with. I miss both him and his brother who were great craftsmen and always willing to help or give good car building advice. I know all who met and knew Dale will miss him. Norm - Posted by: Norm Milne (friend) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • Always a good guy to work with and be around. Sorry to get this news.He will be missed in many circles. R.I.P. Brother! - Posted by: Derek Black (fellow worker) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Very sorry for your loss....thinking of you guys. I can picture the "flames" on one particular car I really admired. Take care. - Posted by: Karen Burnichon... (Old acquaintance and mom to Kyle and Michael) on: Jan 19, 2013

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