Winston Gillingham
June 17, 1940 to July 13, 2023
Obituary
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It is with deep sadness the family of Winston Gillingham announce his passing on July 13, 2023 after a short illness.
Winston is pre-deceased by his son Maurice, parents Chatfield and William Gillingham; sister Megretta Gillingham; brother Eddie Gillingham; father-in-law and mother-in-law Stewart and Florence Foote; sister-in-law Linda Foote.
Winston leaves to mourn with loving and precious memories, his wife of 36 years, Anne; his children: Rebecca (Andrew), Joshua (Jessica), Perry (Christine), Barry (Leann) and Justin (Wendy); Daughter in Law: Rita; Grandchildren: Ada, Nikki, Dennis, Andrew, Katie (Cody), Preston, Heather, Jack, Zachary (Victoria), Jasmine (Joey), and Jakob; Great-Grandchildren: Letti, Lenox, and Talon; Sisters: Sybil (Tony) Power, Bessie (Osborne) Reid; Brothers: Frank (Beatrice), Nelson (Iris); sister-in-law Ellen (Don) Hutchings; brother-in-law Stewart Foote; sister-in-law Margaret Gillingham as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of close and dear friends. He will also be missed by the grand-furbabies. Rest assured the treat bowl will always be on the kitchen counter.
Winston was a proud, kind, and hardworking man. He grew up in Englee where he would begin his career in the fishing industry as plant manager with The Lake Group. He later moved to St. John’s where he worked with Fishery Products International until his retirement. Retirement was short lived. He began his second career with Lakecrest School where he worked for many years until his second retirement. Never a man to be idle, and right up to the time he went in hospital, he had a project at home that he was working on. He loved his family, he loved to travel and he loved his Tim’s tea. 10 AM and 3 PM like clockwork. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the HSC ICU for the wonderful care given to Winston and support of our family. It is truly appreciated.
As per his wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation is set to take place on July 27, 2023 at Carnell’s Funeral Home, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will take place at The Carnell Memorial Chapel on July 28, 2023 at 11:00 am. A private interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to the ALS Society of Newfoundland.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on July 27, 2023
7-9 p.m. on July 27, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Friday July 28th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Private interment to follow at a later date.
To Perry and family, please except my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning.
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time ..
So sorry Anne to hear of your husband’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Sincere condolences to Nelson and the rest of the family.
Rebecca and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care
Anne So sorry for your loss,, I was drawn to the obituary, because I thought I recognized him as someone else, but when I saw that he lived in Englee, I recognized Wilson. Not sure if you remember, but you and I worked together at the lake group in accounts, payable, you trained me in. And we went on to work and FBI together. Thinking of you at this time.
Rebecca and family,
My heart and thoughts are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ann, Rebecca and Joshua
So sorry to hear about the passing of Wince, loving husband and father. He surely will be missed. My sincere condolences to the Gillingham family during this time of sorrow.
Sending my deepest sympathy to you Anne and all the family with hope that cherished memories carry you through this difficult time.RIP dear Winston.
Anne, so sorry to hear of Wince’s passing. We go back a long way, met him shortly after moving to St Anthony in 1979. At the time he worked with Lakes and I with FP Ltd. We became good friends and eventually we both worked for FPI. My fondest memory is of a fly in fishing trip we made to Labrador in 1985. He was a true gentleman, a positive man and always had a smile My condolences to you and the family, kind regards, Jack
Dear Ann, and family please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your darling Wince and their dad . Although it has been years since we saw each other it seems that with the two of you , we would just pick up where we left off as though it were yesterday . So sorry you are all in our hearts and prayers . GOD BLESS
Anne, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear husband…..he was a good neighbour and will be missed. Take care of yourself and may the good memories of your life together help sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
Rosalind Power
Anne, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Condolences to you to all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Taken care. Alice (Carroll) and Glenn
Anne, we are so sorry to hear of Winston’s passing, our deepest condolences… thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Marg & Eddie
I hadn’t seen Wince for years. It was my pleasure to work for him at FPI. We also had the Lake group in common. A quiet fellow with a good sense of humour. To his family go forward with your great memories.
Anne and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Winston. Memories from years ago come flooding back. Time slips away so fast. Cherish your memories.
Charlotte
Dear Anne we are so very sorry to hear of Winston’s passing. You both were a big part of our lives while we were with Lakecrest. We wanted you to know we were thinking of you.
Sending sincere condolences to uncle Winston family, I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Sending our deepest sympathies to the Gillingham family. So sorry for your lost.
Guy and Reta Pollard
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. the Wilcox family
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. the Wilcox family
I am so saddened to hear of Wins’ passing. He was a friend forever. Although the miles separated us, we had a connection from childhood. You are in my prayers.
Helga and I are deeply saddened by Wince’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and
prayers are with the you all. H & H
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gillingham. Condolences to all of the families. Keep the memories of him close to your hearts.