Harry “Rae” Gill

Gill, Harry “Rae”

Peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024 at University Hospital, London, Rae passed away 2 days shy of his 93^rd birthday. Loving husband of Xihui Zhang. Cherished Dad to Gary, Scott, Lori-Ann and Mary-Lynn. Dear Papa to Tom and Corey; Megan; Melissa and Courtney; Sam and Matthew. Great-grandfather of Danni-Lyn, Robbie, Addie, Isla and Morgan; Kingsley, Renee, Stella and Violet; and Madison, Ashlyn, Lukas, Jake, Ryleigh, Hadlee and Hayden.Fondly remembered as “Uncle Rae” to Xihui’s family in Changsha, China. Predeceased by his wives (Violet, and Betty-Lou), grand-daughter (Michelle), and brother (Grant).

Rae worked as a plumber, electrician and farmer but also expertly renovated several homes in London. In earlier years he enjoyed flying and boating, and throughout his life loved ballroom dancing, square dancing and was also a member of the Mason’s. At 80-years of age, he travelled to China to marry Xihui and made many trips to see her there until she came to London, Canada in 2018.

Family and friends are welcome to visitation at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Wednesday, September 25 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Private interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Rae may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com.