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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GILLESPIE, Donald Joseph - Don was the oldest son of Frank H Gillespie and Catharine Margaret (Savage). He passed away at his residence. He was predeceased by brothers Vincent, Bernard, Raymond and Patrick; his first wife Mary (Gorst) and infant daughter Macushia. He is survived by brothers Terry and Brian, and sister Mary; by his daughter Christine and granddaughter Stephanie, and sons Michael and Daniel. He was married to Elizebeth (McMillan) mother of his daughters Catherine, Sarah, Dulina, Anne, Betty, and Jean (deceased). Don was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy (Permanent Force) and serviced in both Pacific and Atlantic based ships during WW II. He was heavy weight boxing champion of West Coat Canada for the Armed Forces. Funeral held Thursday, June 7, 2012 at St Peter’s Church, New Westminister, BC.
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