Bernie Gillis Obituary
The world bids farewell to Bernie Gillis (Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia), departing on May 3, 2026 at the age of 77. Bernie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honour of Bernie Gillis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Gillis and Bernard Gillis; his former wife Delores; his sister Kaye Harris; his niece Jo Ellen Gillis; and his nephews, Todd Lyle and Danny Young.
He is survived by: his daughter Willena; his granddaughters, Sarah and Emily; his stepson Alex MacDougall (Laura); his siblings, Arlene Lyle, Margaret Young (Wayne) and John Gillis (Ethel); his nieces and nephews, Nicole Langille (Mark), Rhonda Forrest (Leonard), Steven Gillis (Aimee), John Scott Gillis (Heather), Troy Harris (Sherri), Keith Harris (Karla), Donnie Harris, Raylene Harris, Tracey Young and Rick Young (Jamie Lee); his fiancée Helena Chapman; his close friend Dorothy MacDonald; his longtime landlord Greg MacDonald; and his caregiver G. Hospital.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home (635 Main St, Sydney Mines, NS B1V2Y4). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
