Obituary of Gladys Gillis

Gladys Gillis (Louttit )
Sunrise: May 22, 1949 - Sunset: June 21, 2024

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our dearest Gladys Agnes Gillis (Louttit) at the age of 75 years old.
She is survived by her husband ( Steven Gillis) and children; Warren Atkinson of Nanaimo BC, Charles Atkinson of Kitchener, ON, Liz Atkinson of Toronto, ON, and Matthew Gillis of Hearst, ON. Her younger sisters Donna Stephens (Louttit) , Edith Moore (Louttit) and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by her parents Sidney & Jane Louttit, her father-in law John Gillis. Sr, and her son Luke Gillis (Lukey). Also, her brother Robert Louttit. Sr, and sister Margaret Achneepineskum (Louttit). She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Gladys had a big heart and always loved to help those in need, she was a very generous person with a great sense of humour. She loved her dog Bronson dearly, loved cooking and spending her time with family and friends. Gladys was known for her one of a kind nickname, “ Auntie Doo” by her family & friends. Gladys was employed in Constance Lake First Nation as a cook for the daycare, and a Personal Support Worker for many years. Her last employment before retiring was at Villeneuve Construction and the Nishnawbe Aski- Police Service. Gladys was known to be a very hard and dedicated worker. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 1 PM at the St. Matthews & St. Paul's Anglican Church at 906 Alexandra Street in Hearst.  Burial to follow on same day at the Riverside Cemetery in Hearst.