It is with profound sadness, the family announces the passing of Ellie (Red) Gillies after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Rosslyn Village in 1934 to Gema and Joseph Moro she was the youngest of five children, Albert Moro (deceased), Catherine (Stuart deceased) Garnett, Elsie (Ronald) DePiero and Irene Moro.Rosslyn Village in 1934 to Gema and Joseph Moro she was the youngest of five children, Albert Moro (deceased), Catherine (Stuart deceased) Garnett, Elsie (Ronald) DePiero and Irene Moro.
In 1958 she married Campbell Gillies and shared a great life with him travelling, camping and time spent with family until his passing in 2006. Ellie continued to the end missing Cam every day but spent her time happily with her sisters and their families and in her home in Westfort.
She was educated in Fort William and worked her entire career at Fort William Clinic where she was a highly regarded employee until her retirement.
She was a life long parishioner of St. Agnes Church as well as a member of the Catholic Women’s League.
Ellie will be dearly missed by her three sisters, nieces and nephews, Ross Garnett, Richard Garnett (deceased), Joe DePiero, Penny (Greg) Stirrett, Donna (Rod) Peltonen and their children, Lucas, Russell, Leslie, Jennie and their families as well as the Gillies Family and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date as per Ellie’s wishes.
Should one so desire donations to the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
