Rita Marie Gillis's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Rita Marie Gillis

August 19, 1923 - May 8, 2026 (102 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Rita Marie Gillis's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Pier Community Funeral Home

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Rita Marie Gillis

August 19, 1923 - May 8, 2026 (102 years old)

Sydney, Nova Scotia

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The memory of Rita Marie Gillis (Sydney, Nova Scotia), who passed away on May 8, 2026 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Marie Gillis to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Michael MacDonald and Margaret MacDonald (Campbell); her husband Michael; her siblings, Marion, Elizabeth, Cecilia, Rachel, Isobell, Angus, Roderick, Murdock and Joseph; her daughter-in-law Karen Gillis; and her grandson Evan Gillis.

She is survived by: her children, Andrew (Lynne), James, Carol and Janet; her grandchildren, Kyla (Dillon Burgess) and Nichole (Matt Marshall); and her great grandchildren, Finley, Hudson Burgess, Peyton and Jackson Marshall.

Donations in memory of Rita may be made to the Holy Redeemer Building Fund or a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pier Community Funeral Home



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Thu

May 14

Visitation

Pier Community Funeral Home
1092 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N1L1

Fri

May 15

Funeral Mass

Holy Redeemer Church
1135 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N1L3

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