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Patrick MCLAUGHLIN

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John A. SINCLAIR

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Roy WILSON

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Obituary for Charles Gillespie

Charles Joseph Gillespie passed away peacefully on October 19 in his lifelong hometown of Moncton. Born on January 26, 1931 he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Cooke) Gillespie. Charles would have been 89 this January.

Charles received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Francis Xavier University, a Bachelor of Law from Dalhousie University and a Master Degree of Law from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Charles had a diverse work background reflecting his many interests and abilities. He was the former President of Gillespie Dobson Trucks Ltd. and was the President of Alta Vista Reality Ltd. He had extensive experience with the Department of Justice as Crown Prosecutor (Clerk of the Peace), Judicial Administrator for Westmorland-Kent-Albert County and a Judge of Probate for the Westmorland-Kent-Albert County Judicial District. He was a member of the Canadian Bar Association and New Brunswick Law Society, receiving his Queen’s Counsel designation, and was recently honoured with a lifetime membership award.

Charles served on Moncton City Council as Councillor for Ward 4 and also served two terms as Deputy Mayor of Moncton.

Charles was extremely generous with his time and devoted most of it to numerous volunteer projects. He was the Past President of the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation and was President and Chairman of the Ray of Hope Soup Kitchen. He was involved in the creation of the Rose Garden at the Moncton Papal Site, actively involved with Irish Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus where he was recognized with the New Brunswick Merit of Excellence.

Charles leaves behind to celebrate his life his loving wife of 16 years Teresa (Taylor). He was predeceased by his first wife Virginia (Ouellette) in 1998 and is survived by their four children; son Patrick Gillespie (Monique) and grandchildren Ryan, Michael, Patrick, Charlie and Meghan; daughter Monique Gillespie Giliberti (John) and granddaughter Gabriella; daughter Margaret Gillespie deGooyer (Randolph) and grandsons Cameron and Jack; daughter Louize Gillespie Malone (John) and grandchildren Madison, Sam and Mathieu.

In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his brother Ron, and sisters Patricia (Connors), Dorothy (Gaffney) and Sheila (Vandenburg).

Charles loved spending time at his summer cottage in Notre Dame tending to his vegetable garden, mowing his lawn and hosting numerous Gillespie and Ouellette family reunions and gatherings. Charles was always interested in hearing about how his family and friends were doing, he was a generous man who assisted his neighbours and helped strangers in need. Charles was a man of strong Catholic faith and was truly an example to his family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate and honour Charles’ life will be held at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church (Botsford and Queen Streets) on Friday, October 25th, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Allison Carroll presiding. Reception in the Church Hall following Mass. Internment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Moncton Hospital for all their help and support over the past few months.

In memory of Charles donations to the Ray of Hope Needy Kitchen would be welcomed. A Book of Condolences can be signed at fergusonsfuneralhome.com

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