Obituary of Robert Gillan

Robert Stanley Gillan born December 7th 1936, with family by his side peacefully entered his heavenly home the morning of Saturday, February 17th, 2024.

Beloved husband of Gloria Gillan. Loving father of Kelly Doan (Brian), Alisha Lieb (Dave), Paul Bonnema (Shelley), Timothy Bonnema, Ruth Cercel (Sorin). Cherished grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 16 & one on the way. Dear brother of late Helen Maisonville (late Micheal), late David (Theresa), Bruce (Anne Marie), Doug (Patti), Elaine Bezaire (Doug). Dear brother in law of Joseph Leibold (Alice), Barry Leibold (Marie), Bonnie Chartrand (Pat), John Leibold (Joan Stevens), late David Leibold. Predeceased by his father & mother Angus & Flossie Gillan as well as father in law & mother in law Norman & June Leibold. He will be missed by his many nieces & nephews.

Robert loved being a truck driver. He retired at 65 but continued driving part time well into his senior years. He was a great man of faith, both he & his wife Gloria were very involved at Kingsville Community Church as well as New Song Church in Windsor. A man who spent countless hours willing to offer a helping hand to those in need around him.

He loved maintaining a beautiful garden alongside his wife at his home in Harrow. You could usually find him busy in his garage, cutting grass, fixing things or tidying up outside. He also loved chatting with people no matter where he was & would offer words of wisdom & encouragement.

A very special thank you to the staff of The Village at St. Clair LTC Home who lovingly looked after him since December 2023.

Visitation will be held at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home (197 King Street W., Harrow) Wednesday, February 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Harrow Baptist Church (2548 Co. Rd. 20 E., Harrow) Thursday, February 22 at 11 a.m. Burial at Colchester Memorial Gardens will follow at 2:00 p.m.

If you wish, donations in memory of Bob would be appreciated to Alzheimer’s Association International, 900 - 895 DON MILLS RD, NORTH YORK, ON M3C1W3 in hopes that one day a cure for dementia can be found.