Gillis, Isabel Mills, 85, formerly of Orangedale, passed away on November 23, 2018, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish.

Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late William and Edith (Wells) Busby.

Isabel raised her family in Orangedale with her husband, Lauchie, and she enjoyed the simple life on the farm. A proud housekeeper, she enjoyed a good cup of tea and made some of the finest biscuits Cape Breton had to offer. Isabel always had time for her many friends and had been active in her church.

She is survived by her son, Neil (Kathy), Antigonish; grandchildren, Brian (Steena), Stephen, and Jason, and Ashley, Ryan (Kristy), Erin (Chris); two great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Doug McCaffery, Montreal.

Predeceased by her husband, Lauchie, daughters, Edith McCaffery and Christine Gillis; sister, Marion Urquhart; and brothers, Edward, John, and Harold.

Cremation has taken place. Family will receive guests at 9:00 am on Wednesday with funeral service at 10:00 am in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish.  Burial in Cape Breton in the spring.

Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice appreciated.

Isabel’s family would like to thank Dr. William Booth and the staff of the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home for the wonderful compassion and care they provided Isabel.

Online condolences: www.clcurry.com