Martha Gaul Gillespie

GILLESPIE (GAUL), Martha R. – 88, Truro, formerly of Cape Breton, passed away peacefully with family at her side in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on March 1, 2011, after a short illness. Born in Sydney she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa (Wilcox) Gaul. She was a warm loving person who enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. Martha loved to travel and hear of the travels of her family and friends. She lived for her family and was proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. Martha was always involved in the many communities in which she lived and would attend church faithfully. She will be sadly missed by her family. Frank (Ben), Vancouver; Terry (Pam), Lansdale, Penn.; Cathy (Jim) Smyth, Moncton; Shawn (Martha), Truro; grandchildren Joseph, Brendan, Martha, Colin, Matthew, Sean and Michael; great grandchildren Sarah, Mia, Cole, Charlie, Makayla, Victor and Martha. She was predeceased by her husband Ray, brothers Frank, Patrick and Joseph, sisters Helen Nearing and Theresa in childhood. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held 11am, Saturday, March 5, 2011, in St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Enfield, Father Andrew Rembarczyk officiating. Interment will be in the St. Bernard’s Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. You are invited to visit Martha’s Everlasting Memorial at: ettingerfuneralhome.com, where family and friends may share their thoughts and fond memories of Martha by leaving written and spoken guest book messages.