passed away on Monday October 7, 2019.
Born in the car enroute to St. Paul’s Hospital because his father refused to break the speed limit.
Ron was a first-generation Vancouverite who grew up in Kitsilano with 3 sisters, Shirley, Midge and Dorothy.
Married 65 years to childhood sweetheart Lois: they raised 3 children, Ronald, Richard (d) and Linda in a home filled with friends and fresh bread smells - 16 loaves at a time.
He was a very proud family man.
After a long career as a baker, Ron retired early to enjoy life with family and friends at Cultus Lake and later Snow Birding in Arizona and supporting local casinos and Bingo halls.
Honored to be Grandpa to Kate (Conrad) and Rick (Jen), he was adored as Papa to Jamie and Juliette.
He will be dearly missed by all.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MeM.com for the Gillies family.