It is with sadness we announce the passing of
Josephine F. Gillis, 87 years, on
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at High Crest Nursing Home,
Springhill.
Born in Springhill, she was the daughter of the late Ronald
and Gertrude (Bourgeois) Gillis.
After High School she attended St. Charles Commercial School,
Amherst. She went on to work at the pay office of the Dominion Coal
Co. and H. S. Terris Insurance before joining Correctional Services
Canada where she worked in administration for 51 years, receiving many
long term awards. Her co-workers were like family.
Josie was a very quiet, caring, dedicated and compassionate
person and her Catholic faith was an important part of her life.
Although an only child, she grew up with her cousins Keith and Jack
Bourgeois who were like brothers.
She is survived by close cousin Jack (Mary Lou) Bourgeois and
many other cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by special friend,
Rae Best, and special cousin, Keith Bourgeois.
Arrangements are under the care and guidance of
the A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane
St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). Funeral Mass for Josie will be
celebrated from the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church,
Springhill, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow
in the North Street Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Josie may be made to the charity of
your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family
by visiting Josie's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
through the A. H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.