Jimmy Gilday
Died: August 4, 2016 | Place: Parkwood Hospital
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GILDAY: Jimmy……
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, August 4, 2016 William James “Jimmy” Gilday, formerly of Etobicoke in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Madigan) Gilday and dear friend of Shirley Gerrow of Etobicoke. Dear brother of Ruth Taylor of London and predeceased by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Special “Uncle Jimmy” to Jim and Norma, Susan and John, Ray and Becky and their families. Jimmy will be missed by many levels of nieces and nephews across Canada and the United States. Jimmy was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge, Long Branch, and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 101. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday from 10-11am, (1 hour prior) to the Funeral Service being held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on August 10, 2016 at 11am with Reverend Canon T. Keith Nethery officiating. Private interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Forest. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Heath Care Foundation, for Parkwood Institute, Complex Care Unit, 550 Wellington Road, LONDON ON N6C 0A7. On line condolences, photographs and memories can be shared at www.amgfh.com
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Uncle Jimmy, you are well loved and will be missed greatly. All of our family will feel less whole with your passing. Take care of Mikey for me. Love Sue
Uncle Jimmy was a loving and dutiful uncle, who made sure that his niece and nephews (us three) had the support needed when our family went through rough times, and as a direct result , my sister, brother and I grew into responsible adults. Without him we would not have had bikes, and so much more.
He leaves life, the job WELL DONE.
Jim.
Uncle Jimmy and his dear Dorothy always made me smile. His sense of fun and his gentle teasing, especially,
when teaching me to play cards helped make becoming Canadian, a special thing.
Norma.
Uncle Jimmy was always eager to play with the grandkids and share his passion for winning at checkers, watching the leafs game and even enjoying a few cold ones on a hot summer night. Uncle Jimmy … the kind father figure who was always there when needed will be fondly remembered…
Uncle Jimmy was passionate about his family and I have many fond memories from my youth when Uncle Jimmy would play us grand-cousins in checkers and card games (Uncle Jimmy always winning of course…but he would teach us kids the tricks of the trade!) Your legacy of loyalty and dependability to family will never be forgotten!
Rest well Uncle Jimmy. You earned it.
If every child had an uncle Jim the world would be a better place.When we needed him ,he was there.When he just show up at our door ,it was the greatest day ever.we all will miss him .
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Uncle Jimmy – My mother’s (Hazel) brother. Rest in peace. I remember your 1963 VW when you came down to Chelsea years ago. to visit. Best to all family members in Canada…especially Aunt Ruth!