Dr. Robert "Bob" Jones Gillis

He passed away peacefully of natural causes with family at his side on Saturday, October 3rd at the age of 89.

He was predeceased by his beautiful wife Janice (LeGrand) and leaves to mourn; his children Leslie and her husband Fred Stanford, Bob and his wife Rhonda, Chris and Ross. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren Kaleigh, Tristan and Kaitlyn Gillis, Chelsea Lozier, Kristin (and partner Fausto) and Michael Stanford and his great-grandchildren Ethan, Gavin and Rowan Lozier.

Bob grew up in Campbellton and loved the area so much that after completing his dental degree he came back to the area to run his practice and raise his family. He was a kind and generous man who was immensely loyal to his family and his many life-long friends. He also believed in giving back to and volunteering in the community. As such he was an active member of the local Rotary Club for over 30 years during which time he served as President during the building of the Campbellton Nursing Home and was also awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. Bob loved the natural beauty of the surrounding area and was an enthusiastic member of the local Naturalist Club. He loved birding, hiking, gardening, fly fishing and boating on the Restigouche River, especially when he was accompanied by friends and family.

Funeral service will be held at Maher's Funeral Chapel, 64 Lansdowne St, Campbellton, Friday October 8th at 2:00 pm. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing protocols, the service will be by invitation only.

Visitations will be held at the Chapel on Friday from 1:00 pm until time of funeral.

The family respectfully requests that guests wear masks during the visitation and service.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian or NB Diabetes Association.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.

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