Gillis, Joseph T. "Joey", 58, of Cross Roads Ohio, Antigonish Co. Died on January 2, 2017.

Born in Antigonish he was a son of the late Hugh Duncan and Anne (MacDonell) Gillis.

Joey’s passions were farming and animals. Those who knew him would not be surprised to hear about "secret" new dogs and other animals brought home to add to his farm. His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and his caring wife of 29 years.  He was an avid storyteller, known for his unmatched humour and tall tales, who loved to make people laugh and feel good. His favourite topic of conversation was his grandchildren and his cows. He loved to snowmobile and to fish, especially when he always seemed to be the only one catching all of the fish. He will be dearly missed by all the people that knew and loved him. 

Survived by his wife Anne "Marie" (Doherty), children: Ian (Lianne), Frankford, Ont; Giselle (Val) LaBrash, Antigonish; Lance, Calgary; Annie (Alexander MacKinnon), Belleville, Ont; Jenny, Halifax, brothers: William "Billy", John (Lorelle), Calum, Thomas (Tracey Cameron), all of Antigonish, sisters: Mary (Andy) MacDonald, Heatherton; Katy (Frank Pavelski), Clinton, Mass; Sarah (Joe MacLean), Riverton; Margaret (Stephen) MacKenzie, Antigonish, Lois, Antigonish, grandchildren: Jonah and Natalie Gillis, Frankford, Ont; Maddy, Ally and Ava LaBrash, Antigonish; Conner Gillis, Calgary, AB. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by sister-in-law Kathy Doherty.

Visitation in C L Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St, Antigonish on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Saturday at 1 pm, in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph’s, Rev Alphonsus Iwuji presiding. Burial at a later date. Memorial donations to Jordon Myles Foundation or St Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation in support of mental health. Online condolences at www.clcurry.com

Jordon Myles Foundation
123 College St.
Antigonish, NS
B2G 1X9