Christina Gillies, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 19, 2022, at the Ottawa Hospital-Civic campus in Ottawa. Beloved wife of John Bruce Gillies.
She was born in Varberg and at the age of 22 moved to London and worked as tour guide. She later moved to Canada and established a tour company. While in Ottawa, she got involved in the Canada Ballet Jorgen, Ottawa Humane Society Fur Ball, Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Swedish Women's Educational Association. She was also very active at a numerous charity events. Her kindness and care attracted numerous lifelong friends to her circle.
Her memory is cherished by her two caring assistants Wilma Sepnio, Joseph Azzi, and many friends near and far from all over the world.
Family, friends and others whose lives Christina touched are invited to the Beechwood Funeral home - 280 Beechwood Ave, to attend her Life Celebration, held on Sunday April 24, 2022 at 1pm.
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Maria Pantazi Peck
MICHAEL KAMOFF-NICOLSKY
My condolences to the family.
Suzie and Ed Loughlin
So sorry Bruce to hear of Christina’s passing. We will cherish memories we have of our time together in Hong Kong and our visit in Ottawa. Our deepest sympathy.
Darrell T Graham
Please accept my deepest condolences. I always looked forward to seeing Kirstina in our store, Darrell Thomas Textiles. She wore her heart on her sleeve and she was a true ray of sunshine. I am happy that I had the opportunity to call her a friend.
Marianne Svärd
Tina, you will be so missed, your energy and caring of everybody. My thoughts go to you, Bruce.
Svetlana Stoycheva
There are no words that can
begin to express our sorrow and to describe all
the memories Christina has left on me and Hristo. Her shining personality and her distinctive kindness will live on in our hearts and we’ll always cherish it. Thinking of you, Bruce, as you celebrate Christina's beautiful life. I’m truly going to miss her and still can’t believe I won’t be able to have those good chats with my close and very good friend. Sending much love..
Christine McLaughlin
Christina and Bruce have been members of the Friends of the National Arts Centre for several years. On behalf of the Friends Board and FNACO members I send our sincere condolences to Bruce.
Patricia Marsden-Dole
Bruce, I am sorry to hear of this hard loss, which from my own experience takes time but with the help of good memories and a sense of gratitude for a good relationship, will help you walk over the rocky road ahead. I hold memories of you from your early years in Vancouver when you lived opposite McEachen? Elementary school.
Christina was a great supporter of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and attended an event which required wearing fascinators. I went out and purchased one however she thought it was not the best choice and gave me one she had. I still have it and will think of her the next time I wear it.