Gilbert Gillies formerly of Emo, Ont, passed away on Monday November 26, 2012 at his residence at Rainy Crest Long Term Care, Fort Frances, Ont at the age of 92. Gilbert was born on May 11, 1920 to William (Bill) and Erma Gillies of Emo. He was united in marriage on January 21, 1942 to his “Doll” Ruby Etta Sanderson. Dad could do most things he set his mind to. He farmed with his dad , sold eggs door to door, he worked at various jobs including Arctic Peat Moss, McVeys Garage, cut and sold timber, farming, a partner in a welding and machine shop and he raised a large family. In 1965 he sold seventy head of cattle and worked as a heavy duty mechanic for Mando bush camps. In 1967 he moved the family to Atikokan, returning to retire in Emo in 1974. Gilbert is survived by his wife of seventy years Ruby, his daughters Marjorie (Jack) Roemer, Evelyn Matthews, Marlene Gillies, Betty (Cliff) Holborn, Janet (Frank) Cseke, Sharon (Doug) Brusven, and daughter –in- law Mary Gillies, twenty seven grandchildren, thirty six great grandchildren and one great -great grandson. He was predeceased by his parents Bill and Erma Gillies, his son Douglas (2005), and his son in law Larry Matthews (2004). Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday December 1, 2012 at 1;30 p.m. from the Hallet Hall, Rainy Crest Long Term Care, 550 Osborne St, Fort Frances, Ont. If desired memorial donations may be made to Rainy Crest Long Term Care, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com