Mrs. Jane Ellen Gillman

BORN:MARCH 20, 1956 DIED : MAY 16, 2022

After a courageous fight with cancer, Jane passed peacefully in Surrey Memorial Hospital in Vancouver. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years Vic, of Bridgetown, N.S.; son Daniel of Argyle, N.S.; and sons Brent and Aron of Edmonton, AB. She is survived by her sister Margaret Carswell of Tampa, FL; and her brother David Carswell, and her Aunt Orpha, both of London , ON;. in laws Betty Robinson of Vancouver, and Doug Gillman of Cochrane; AB; 13 nieces and nephews scattered across the world, 3 grandchildren; and 5 grand nieces and nephews , numerous cousins., and a multitude of loving friends.

Jane was a feisty strawberry blonde with a beautiful smile who lived life to the fullest and brought light, life, laughter, and love to every room she walked into. Jane made and kept friends easily due her generous spirit and forgiving nature. A lover of travel from her youth to her present age she has graced most of Canada and the 4 corners of the world. Jane loved the company of friends, , food, wine, music, and sang beautifully but never enough for her admirers. She also loved a debate and never lacked for an opinion if one was needed. A graduate of Laurier University she enjoyed career success in multiple fields and retired in 2006 from her management position to travel the world with Vic, and enjoy their retirement homes in Bayfield, Ontario. and Ft Lauderdale FL., and more recently Bridgetown, N.S.

Cremation will occur in Vancouver and opportunities to celebrate her life with friends and family are planned for the summer of 2022.

Thanks are extended to the wonderful people in the medical community who assisted Jane throughout this journey.