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JEAN LAURA (MILLS) GILLMORE
Born: Oct 01, 1927
Date of Passing: Sep 24, 2019
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JEAN LAURA (MILLS) GILLMORE
Left to cherish her memory are daughter Rinn Borutski and son-in-law Clarence, daughter Jane Ridout and son-in-law Gord, daughter Laura Zimmerman and son-in-law Neil, daughter Sheryl Gillmore-Booth and son-in-law Kevin, and son John Gillmore and daughter-in-law Tara. Mom was a devoted grandmother to Melissa, Sara and Matthew, Thomas and Carolyn, Kate, Eric and Andrea, Carly, Jessica, Emma and Cian, Liam and Brendan, and great-grandmother to Logan and Autumn. Mom was a loving sister to Alvin Mills and Marjorie Wood, and Auntie Jean to so many nieces and nephews.
We celebrate a beautiful life. Mom was born on October 1, 1927, into the large and loving family of the late Garfield and Laura Mills of Lakeview, Ontario. As a young woman she worked for British American Oil, developed strong and lasting friendships, and an independent and caring spirit. In 1954, Mom met and married her much loved Bing, and began married life in Edmonton, Alberta. Throughout the years, Mom created warm and loving homes for all of us in Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, and then again in Toronto.
Mom was our rock. She shared love and kindness and positivity so generously. She was compassionate, thoughtful, and always thinking of others. We already miss her so much.
Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Neweduk-Erin Mills' Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (east of Erin Mills Parkway), on Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 30, 11:00 a.m., at Christ First, 1700 Mazo Crescent, Mississauga.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2019
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, John. Both you parents were always very kind to me when we were growing up. - Posted by: Hart Robinovitch (Friend) on: Nov 19, 2019
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I remember well walking from Cholakis’s and their home to see all the flowers and my husband and I used to walk with them whenever we had a chance. Jean was a dear friend and sweet and loving person. Wish I could have shared some time with people today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Farewell Mrs. Fish Joan Ferguson and family. - Posted by: Joan Ferguson (Friend of Jean and Bing and family) on: Sep 30, 2019