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ALLEN CLIVE GILLESPIE

Born: Mar 24, 1926

Date of Passing: Apr 17, 2020

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ALLEN CLIVE GILLESPIE
March 24, 1926 – April 17, 2020

Born on the family farm at Durban, Manitoba to Harold and Edith Gillespie. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Brian Gillespie and Don Gillespie (Dr. Jamie) and their children, Emily and Colleen, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
Predeceased by his parents, Harold and Edith; his wife of over 60 years, Elsie; infant brother Brian and sister Sheila.
He received his education at Durban Consolidated School, Swan River Collegiate Institute and Red River College. He moved to Winnipeg in 1951. He retired from Winnipeg Hydro in 1988 as Supervisor of Operations in the Hydro Steam Plant after more than 32 years of service.
Funeral service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Riverview Health Centre Foundation, Palliative Care Unit.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, a private funeral service will be held on April 24. For those who want to view the service live, a link will be available within the obituary online at www.cropo.ca


Publish Date: Apr 25, 2020

ALLEN CLIVE GILLESPIE
March 24, 1926 - April 17, 2020

Allen is survived by his sons, Dr. Brian Gillespie and Don Gillespie (Dr. Jamie) and their children, Emily and Colleen, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private funeral service will be held on April 24. For those who want to view the service live, a link will be available within this obituary online at: www.cropo.com
Longer obituary to follow in Saturday's publication.


Publish Date: Apr 22, 2020

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2020, Apr 25, 2020

Condolences & Memories (3 entries)

  • I enjoyed seeing and speaking with Allen at our City of Winnipeg Retirees events. He will missed by many. - Posted by: Jack Robson (friend ) on: Apr 25, 2020

  • Don, I would like to offer you and your family my very sincere condolences for your father’s passing. - Posted by: Levis Preteau (Co-worker) on: Apr 25, 2020

  • Dear Gillespie family extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father Allen Gillespie. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time. Staff & friends at the Health Sciences Centre Foundation - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at Health Sciences Centre Foundation) on: Apr 22, 2020

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