Born on November 14, 1921 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Mom passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018 at Broadmead Lodge, Victoria BC at age 96. Thelma was predeceased by her parents Walter and Ethel Amos, her brothers Ted and Bill Amos and her beloved husband of 56 years, Jack Young Gillies in 2004. Thelma will be deeply missed by her daughter Sheila Johnstone, Sheila’s husband Warren, grandchildren Megan Stevenson (Jamie Lazorko), Bryce Stevenson, Tina Rizzuti and her great-grandchildren Sutton, Piper and Silas. Thelma is also survived by her daughter Marilynne Rizzuti (John) and granddaughters Sarah Khosla and Carla LeRoy.
Thelma was a wonderful homemaker, RCN Wren in WWII, avid gardener, extraordinary baker, knitter and a loving and attentive grandmother and GiGi to her special “Little Loves”. The family deeply appreciates the caring staff at Broadmead Lodge, Palm North for their kindness and compassion over the last 3 years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.