John Daniel Gillis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 26, 2025, at the age of 86, John Daniel Gillis (New Waterford, Nova Scotia) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Daniel Gillis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his son Danny; his parents, John D. Roach and Mary Roach (MacKinnon); and his siblings, Duncan, Alex, Martin, Angus, Bernie, Jimmy, Hughie, Peggy Vanderlinden (Noel) and Charlotte Brushett (Roach).
He is survived by: his daughter Shannon Grace (Billy); and his sister Lois. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the McLellan Funeral Home (3188 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H4K4). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A reception was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall (3236 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H4T1).
Donations in Danny's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.