Jannette was born on July 16th,1946 in Keppoch, Inverness County, to the late Mary Florence Gillis (Stewart) and Ronald Hugh Gillis.
Jannette graduated from Margaree Forks High School and went on to become an employee of Maritime Tel & Tel (Bell Aliant). She worked in Halifax, Sydney and New Glasgow. She retired back to Upper Margaree on the family homestead.
Jannette became involved in the community organizations and also St. Joseph's Parish. She was a good friend to many and will be dearly missed by all.
Jannette enjoyed a good game of cards, bingo, breakfast and lunch at the Dancing Goat with her many friends, or a few hours at a casino. She especially enjoyed spending special time with Eden, her cat.
Jannette was predeceased by her parents and is survived by her siblings, Katherine Ann Cannon (Ron), Neil William, Donald Angus (Ann), Mary Charlene King (Robert), and Allan Daniel (Carolyn).
She is also survived by her nieces, Melissa and Lindsay; nephews, Andrew and Cullen; and grand nieces, Brianne and Addison.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday August 2nd from 3-7 pm in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral Mass to be held on Thursday August 3rd in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, South West Margaree at 11:00 am.
Burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Lunch will follow in the parish hall.
Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Family flowers only please.
Online condolences may be made to: www.invernessfuneralhome.com
