Allan also ran a TV repair and sales business from home (1970s-1990s). Later, he was employed as a draftsman in the Instrumentation Department at Nova Scotia Forest Industries/Stora at Point Tupper, 1965-1998, a member of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union. Allan began work as a surveyor for the Department of Highways across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Allan completed courses in drafting, TV and radio repair, and agriculture via correspondence from DeVry Institute of Technology. Joseph’s Convent School in Mabou, where he completed grade 11and later obtained the equivalent of grade 12 through General Educational Development (GED). His early education was at Skye Glen School within sight of the family home, later at Whycocomagh, and then St. He was a member of Tyros, Young People’s, and Garden Club (precursor to 4-H). He had a lifelong love of learning and could often be found reading, when he wasn’t working in the gardens. Born in Inverness on September 7th, 1937, to Alexander (Alex) and Zena (Campbell) Gillis, Allan grew up on the family farm in Skye Glen. They married on June 13th, 1970, making their home in Skye Glen until they moved to Inverary Manor in 20. His life journey was shared for over 50 years by his loving wife, Catherine May. Condolences may be sent to: GILLISĪllan Samuel Gillis passed peacefully with his family by his side at Inverary Manor, Inverness, on October 7th, 2022. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cheticamp Funeral Services Ltd. Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br.# 32, Cheticamp. A memorial service was celebrated on Sunday, October 9th, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Paul Emile AuCoin and Pierre AuCoin. Joseph Henri is survived by his wife, Gloria (LeBlanc) AuCoin sons, Gary (Kelly) AuCoin, and Jim (Jessica) AuCoin brothers, David AuCoin and Roger AuCoin sister, Lena LeBlanc grandson, Liam AuCoin. He was a son of the late Leo Charles and the late Marie Anne (AuCoin) AuCoin, and step mom, the late Zabeth (Poirier) AuCoin. Joseph Henri AuCoin, age 80, Cheticamp passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 in the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Cheticamp.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |