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MARJORIE JANE GILLIES
Born: Feb 25, 1932
Date of Passing: Mar 19, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARJORIE JANE GILLIES Marjorie Jane Gillies (nee Kuwiz) passed away peacefully at her home in White Rock, BC, March 19, 2015 at the age of 83. Born February 25, 1932 in Minnedosa, MB, she is survived by husband Dr. James Gillies. They married June 12, 1957 and lived in Winnipeg until 1986. Left to mourn are her daughter Jane (Keith) Hunt of Beeton, ON; son James (Cheryl) Gillies of Calgary, AB; grandchildren Justin (Anna), Alison (Adam) and Andrew (Michelle) Hunt; Graydon and Holly Gillies; great-grandchildren Joseph and Abigail Hunt. She was predeceased in 2001 by her beloved sister Lillian Allison. She began her career in radio and in 1970 became the Executive Director for the Central Planning Association of Canada. In 1977 Marjorie was the information officer at Central Mortgage and Housing. In 1980 she became the Director of Public Relations for Health Sciences Centre (HSC) in Winnipeg. In her position at HSC, she planned Queen Elizabeth II's 1984 visit to dedicate the Children's Hospital. In 1986 she retired to Kelowna, BC. In 1998 she and James made their final move to White Rock. In 1973 Marjorie was a Liberal candidate for Manitoba's Legislative Assembly under Izzie Asper; she later became a school trustee. Marjorie's career as a volunteer began in 1964 when she was president of the Women's Committee at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. In 1967 she organized the Governor's Ball in celebration of Canada's centennial, which was attended by Hudson's Bay Governor, Lord Amory. In Kelowna she volunteered with the Kelowna Art Gallery's Pride Committee, the Symphony Society, the United Way and the Kiwanis Music Festival. Once in White Rock she was president of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary, a speaker for the "ABC's of Fraud" and White Rock Rotary Friends (Ann's). Marjorie's true passion and love was for animals. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A private service for family was held at Victory Memorial Park in Surrey, BC, March 25, 2015.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Jane..please know that you all are in our thoughts these days. Your Mother was one special lady!! Hold dear all your happy memories, it helps ease the pain - Posted by: Ed and Mary Coughlin (Friends) on: Apr 12, 2015
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Marjorie was my first boss at Community Planning Association of Canada. Those were the good ole days. Marjorie taught me that work was work but could also be fun. She loved life and lived it. She was an amazing woman. Fond memories I will cherish forever. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts. - Posted by: Lucient &Teresa Maguet (My Dear Special Friend) on: Mar 30, 2015
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Please accept my sincere condolences. Marjorie was an amazing woman! I have many fond memories of Marjorie when my mom babysat Jane & Jimmy (Jimbo). No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. My sympathy & warmest thoughts are with you now. Love, Debby Stewart ( Jiggs & Marge's daughter) - Posted by: Debby Wersh (Stewart) (friend) on: Mar 30, 2015
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We so loved our times with Marjorie and her enthusiastic and generous spirit as she gave her time to others. She will be greatly missed. We enjoyed babysitting Jane and James (Jimmy) and thought of your mother as a special friend. - Posted by: Susan Stewart Giesbrecht (Friend ) on: Mar 30, 2015
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Sorry for your loss. I did not know Marjorie but heard often of her accomplishments. - Posted by: Joann Kirbyson (co-worker with james gillies) on: Mar 28, 2015