Haven't seen Johnny since high school in Judique but have fond memories of him. He kept us laughing. Very sorry to learn of his passing.

Dear Aurea and family

Sending our deepest condolences. John was a great friend to dad  and we were so sorry to hear of his passing. John and I shared a birthday, July 29th. 

Wishing you peace and comfort
Terri and Cyril LeFort

Aurea and family, we were so sorry to hear about John's passing. He was always one of our favorites to spend time with on our trips to Nova Scotia. He always went out of his way to visit with us and show us around. He will be sorely missed.

Love,
Cousin Rick and Marie Blouin

Deepest condolences to Aurea and family, so sorry for your loss! Like all of Romie & Jessie's family, he was a great person, family and community man. Take care and thinking of you all! Cannon

Auria....I am shocked and very sorry for you loss...He was a nice man and I have many memories of all of us in the olden days...Love to all...

To Aurea and family and all the Romards
What a shock to hear of Johns passing. I am so sorry for your huge loss. John and Aurea were steadfast neighbours . John you always loved talking politics and about what was happening in the Margarees.  I shall always remember your recommendation to go camping at Meat Cove one summer long ago when I brought my husband down to tour the Cabot Trail. We laugh about that trip all the time.  You always had great stories to tell about characters in the Margarees.  
You will be missed terribly by your family and friends. 
Big hugs to all of you. 
Carmelle and Mike OShea. ( Theresa and Williams daughter)

Aurea and family, and to all the Gillis family…
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. 
Lorna & Donald Poirier, Judique.

Very sorry to hear about John's passing.   He was a fine fellow, cousin and friend and will be greatly missed.   My condolences to all his family and friends.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Aurea & your family & all the Gillis family

So very sorry to hear Johnny passed away. He certainly left a great impression
where ever he would be with his sense of 
humor & kindness. On Bill's first meeting him at a gathering at my cousin Anne & 
Bobby's farm Johnny was dressed in black & had Bill convinced he was a priest.  Johnny made a new friend. 

May all the memories you all have in your
heart get you through this very sad time.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.   Margie and Bill

So saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. He was a bright light to all who knew him.  Sending condolences to everyone.

Our deepest sympathies to Aurea and Family. We will miss John’s great sense of humor and will always cherish our memories over the years. Rest in peace cousin John

Ed And Kathy

Our deepest sympathies to you Aurea and to your family.  May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together.  
Rest in Peace, John.

Gerard and Yvette

Aurea and family: Sincere sympathies on John's sudden passing; a most considerate and friendly person; our thoughts and prayers with you all; RIP John.

Phillip (your Aunt Lorraine) and Winnie.

My sincere sympathy for your loss, I had the privilege of working with Johnny at Stora, it was a fine gentleman and not easy to forget.
I am not able to make the services but will be thinking of your whole 
Family during these difficult days.  
Sandra Webb and Family. Havre Boucher

Sorry for your loss! Was just talking to him at coop a couple of weeks ago.

So sorry for your loss he was a great guy he will be missed
                                  
                            Clarence MacKinnon , Ferne Warner

So sorry to hear about his passing. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.

Aurea, and family. I was so very shocked to hear of Johnny's passing. Not so long since we had a conversation at Walmart and he was full of stories and Gaelic. I offer my prayers to you and I hope that all the good memories of a very good man will carry you through. 
Augustina

I was sad to hear of your Dad's death Mark. We extend our condolences to you, your Mom and siblings. I bumped into your Dad about 6-8 months ago in Inverness and we had a great chat. We talked about all the road trips, tournaments and nasty weather on many days. We both agreed it was a special time in our lives and we missed it. We had a good chuckle about the 2 Big Macs on those road trips. He was a good man and I know he will be missed by all of you. We are away and will not be able to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Johnny's family. 
Johnny brought a smile and a laugh to everyone he met.

My sincere condolences to all the family. John a very nice man, and good friend of Dad's. He did daily walks with dad for about 15 years.
God bless,  K Gillis

We are deeply sorry to hear of John’s death. I have some wonderful memories of spending time at Romeys and Jessie’s after school. John, although younger than me, was always a prankster.  Sincere condolences to all of the Gillis clan.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  A big family is such a blessing at times like this. God bless.

So sorry for your loss . Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time .
Darlene and Jean-Marc Paturel and Dora Aucoin

Johnny  always a gentleman,the kindest and most loyal man I have ever met.You made this world a better place.like your Father you always put other people first. Rest in peace my friend.

Sending our condolences to ALL John Gillis' family and friends (too many to name). He was certainly a man who always lent a helping hand. I will never forget everything he and his family have done for our family. Lorraine and Leonard are definitely welcoming you with open arms into heaven. 
Love,
Howard, Mel and Jaie

Deepest condolences to Aurea and family, so sorry to hear of his passing.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John. We send our sincere condolences to all the family. In our in our thoughts and prayers.

To Aurea and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss! Big hugs 

To John’s sister Catherine, who I went to ‘X’ with, I would also like to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss! 

Jeanne Messervey (Isadore and Delina Doucet’s daughter)

We are sending our sincere condolences to your family. Our prayers are with you all. 
Michael Barbara Cheryl Jennifer Peter and family.

Dear Aurea, Family & Johnny's siblings,

We were sad to learn of Johnny's sudden passing.  He was another wonderful member of the Jessie and Roamie clan.  He will be especially remembered for his quick wit and his special personality.  It hw always been a pleasure meeting up with Johnny over the years.  He will be greatly missed by all who know this special individual.

Fortunate are we who have splendid memories of Johnny that will help us through these difficult days ahead.

Sincere Sympathy,  Gus & Shirley McDonald

I met John at Gaelic class. He was such a lovely man that always had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed, my condolences to all of the family.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Gillis family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sending our sincere condolences. John was a great friend and walking companion to our Dad. He will be greatly missed. 

Sincerely, Heather and Kevin LeBlanc

Aurea & family.

We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Hoping that having such a strong family bond will help all of you through your grief at such a difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and not alone in your grief.

Gena &  Larry Selig

Dear Aurea and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. John was a kind, caring and smart man who will be missed by family, friends and all of the Margaree communities.

Sending our deepest condolences to the Gillis (Romard) family. Unfortunately won't be able to attend but our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time. May he RIP

I had the pleasure of working with John for many years at mill. He was always so positive and a great storyteller. Lots of great memories. My sincere condolences to all his family.

Dear Aurea and family...... I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have such great memories of our trip south . He was a man not easily forgotten! My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Visitation, East Margaree Hall, Margaree 

Funeral Mass, St. Michael's Church, Margaree

John is survived by his wife, Aurea (Romard) Margaree Forks. He was the proud father of Mark (Ramona) Gillis, Fort Simpson, NT, Deidre, Margaree Forks, Christopher (Geneliza) Gillis, Guelph ON, Shawn (Deb), Fort Simpson, NT; proud grampie to Rylan (Jerri), Ariel and Colton of Fort Simpson NT, Ian and Gordon of Guelph, ON, and John of Fort Simpson NT; great-grandchildren, Mia, Holden, Mack, Bryton all of Fort Simpson NT.
John was predeceased by his parents, Jerome and Jessie (MacEachern) Gillis; siblings, Mary (Donald R) Gillis, Murial (Tony decd) Gillis, Cecelia (Joe) MacEachen, Bernie Gillis, Robert (Diane) Gillis, Marjorie (Donald decd) Gillis, Danny (Kelly) Gillis, Sandy Gillis, Gordon (Will) Gillis, Catherine Gillis, Stephen (Deana) Gillis.

OBITUARY

John Angus Gillis

July 29, 1952 – January 9, 2025

Inverness Funeral Home

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