Donald Gillespie Obituary

The memory of Donald Gillespie (Minden, Ontario), who passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Donald had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Donald may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

He was predeceased by: Stewart Gillespie (Joyce) and Jean Mantle (Fred). He is survived by: his wife Betty (nee Williams); his children, Karen and Paul; his grandson William; and his siblings, Hazel Oliver (Charles), Joan Leo (Jim), Dale Gillespie and Catherine Gillespie. He is also survived by his nephews, nieces and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. Donations are being accepted for: HEART STROKE FOUNDATION CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE LAVC DU CANADA (HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA). (https://donate.mytributegift.org).