Our family circle is forever broken as we announce the passing of our sister Caddy, om December 5th, 2023 in Inverary Manor, Inverness. She was born in Inverness on February 23, 1936, the eldest of six daughters of the late Angus Allan and Margaret (Gillis) Gillis.
Caddy grew up and attended school in Upper Margaree. After the death of her parents she lived in Halifax for a few years, then moved to Namara Complex in Inverness where she enjoyed the independence of having her own apartment. Due to declining health, Caddy moved to Inverary Manor in June 2015 where she received the best of care. She was a women of strong faith with a devotion to Saint Anne and made many pilgrimages to the shrine in Quebec. Caddy also enjoyed trips with her sisters to Ottawa, Edmonton and the U.S. She truly loved Cape Breton fiddle music and attended many square dances and ceilidhs over the years.
She was delighted when Cape Breton fiddler, Kinnon Beaton composed a tune and named it "The Catherine Gillis Reel".
Caddy is survived by her sisters, Marie (Leland) Grady, New Glascow, Helen and Alison Gillis, Upper Margaree, Hughena (Brian) Boydeu, Halifax, Allana ( the late Ron) MacFarlane, Sydney; four nieces and two nephews; three grand nieces and three grand nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and brother-in-law Ron MacFarlane.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the staff of Inverary Manor for their care and kindness towards Caddy over the years. Also to friends who visited her and most of all a huge thanks to Dr. Susan Egar.
Visitation will be held in Inverness Funeral Home on Monday, December 11th, 2023 from 9-11 am with Funeral Mass to follow at 12:00 pm in St. Joseph’s Church, South West Margaree.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Inverary Manor, Inverness or to St. Joseph's Cemetery Fund, South West Margaree.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
