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Whynot; Gilbert James “Gillie”

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Whynot;

Whynot – Gilbert James, “Gillie”, 71, of Liverpool, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Wm. Reginald and Marion Mae (Wagner) Whynot. Gillie owned and operated his own trucking service, “Mersey Movers”  as well as a taxi service in Liverpool before working with M & D Transport  and Day & Ross. He worked as a rigger for Bowater Mersey Paper company until his retirement due to ill health. He was also a part time employee with the former Chandlers Ambulance Service and served over 16 years with the Liverpool Fire Fighters Association. He will be remembered for his strength as well as his pranks and his sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and his dog “Bud”. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Mona (MacAdams), his sons Brad (Candace) of Liverpool and Roma (Adrienne) of Western Head, his grandchildren Ruari, Brock, Wynn and Valen, his sisters Phyllis (Allan) Soderstrom of Chilliwack, BC, Patsy (Roger) Whynot of Liverpool, Margaret (Carleton) Manthorne of Mill Village,  Sharon (Adrian) Westlake of Western Head, his brothers Clifford, St.Clair (Janet), Peter (Joan), Ricky, all of Liverpool, Stephen (Doreen) of Brooklyn. Sisters-in-law Joyce Whynot of Mill Village, Margaret Haughn of Liverpool, brother-in-law Ronald Fancy of Liverpool. He was predeceased by his sisters Mae Awalt, Barbara Fancy, brothers John “Jack”, Wilfred “Buzzy”, Paul and his sister-in-law Mae and brother-in-law Harold Awalt. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Visitation will be Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. with prayers being said at 8:00 p.m. both in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool.  No flowers by request, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.

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  1. Dear Mona and family:
    So sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. No one knows how hurt you are that your loved one was called home. Cast away the bad and remember the good, for this helps with the grieving process. Again sorry for your loss.
    Eleanor and Sherman

  3. Mona;
    I am so sorry to hear about Gillie. He was such a sweet person, who will be missed by many.

  4. I am in disbleief and shock when i seen this. Gillie you were always so much fun to be around. To the family and i am very sorry for your loss.

    Brad

  5. Oh my, very shocked !!!……Our condolences to Roma, Brad and family… worked with Gillie lots over the years at the mill, Gill was always good for a laugh and a cut 🙂 we are very sorry for your loss….RIP Gillie

  6. Sorry to hear of Gillie’s sudden passing, RIP !!! Thinking of you Mona at this sad time.

  8. Sorry to hear of Gilly’s passing. Our thought”s and Prayers are with the family.

  10. Sorry to hear about Giilly Mona,,,he sure will be missed,,,,we will miss him sitting on his chair on the doorstep nights on our way home nights,,,,take care,,,,,,,

  11. With heavy hearts we would like to send our deepest sympathy out to all the family R.I.P Gillie your home at last.

  12. Mona and Family

    So sorry to hear about Gillie he was a great person and will be dearly missed. Hugs to you all!

    Tammy & Chris Stafford

  13. So sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Glad you mentioned his sense of humor. We all had a lot of laughs with him over the years. Hugs!
    – Donna

  14. Dear Mona & Family
    We were very shocked to hear of Gillie’s passing. Remember all the good times you had. There will be many times of laughter as well as tears, but as time goes on it will get a little easier to cope. Your memories will always be close to your heart. Time will heal your broken heart. The memories will be there forever. May god give you and your family the strength to carry on. Take care.

    Thelma & Wade MacLeod

  16. Mona, Brad, Roma and families,
    So sorry to hear about your loss words cannot express our sympathies. We will be thinking of you in days to come.

    Terry and Jayleen Westhaver

  17. Mona,Brad and Roma:
    We are so saddened to hear of Gillie’s passing,you were both great friends for many years and he will certainly be missed by every one who had the pleasure of knowing him,our condolences go out to all your family.You are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything you need just let us know.Keep the memories of Gillie in your hearts,it will help you through this very sad time.
    Walter,Sherri and Family

  18. Mona,Roma,Brad and families
    So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Gillie may you all find comfort in each other during this difficult time.

  19. Brad, Candace, Roma & Adrienne,

    Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

  20. to all the family of Gillie’
    so sorry to hear of his passing.my heart and prays go out to u all;\
    rip Gillie’

  22. So sorry to hear about your loss. Lean on your friends and family for support. Will be thinking about you in the days ahead.

  23. Mona,Brad,Roma and all family members,
    Sorry to hear about Gillie.Thinking of you all.
    Peggy and Willard

  24. To Mona and family,
    Sincere sympathy to you and your children for the passing of your loved one. May you all cherish the memories and hold them close within. May you find peace from everyone who knew Gillie …God Bless!

    Rose

  28. Mona and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you in the days and time to come.

  29. Dear Sweet Mona, Roma, and Brad.
    Our hearts are broken, and hurting for you during this time. We are sending you all our strength and love.

  30. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss. Keep you memories close to bring you comfort.

  31. Mona, Roma and Brad, Saddened to hear of Gillie’s passing. Thinking of you and your families through this difficult time.

  32. We are very sorry to hear of gillie,s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
    R I P GILLIE he is now flying with the Angels

  33. Mona,Roma,brad and all the rest of gillies family. So sorry to hear of gillies passing. He was such a great man and so funny. I was privledged to have known him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong for one another. Heaven will be just a rocking with him and uncle lambert with their old music.rip gillie gone but never forgotten. Kim
    Roma sorry to hear about your dad. Tim Norwood .

  34. So Sorry To Hear Of Gillie’s Passing.May You Find Comfort In Each Other .Rest In Peace Gillie.

  35. Mona, Brad, Roma and families…..I am very sorry to hear of Gillie’s sudden passing. May you find peace and comfort in family and friends who surround you during this difficult time, and may his memory always put a smile on your face. RIP

  36. Dear Mona and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in Our thoughts and prayers.

  38. Mona, Roma ,Brad and families,

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you all. Sending you all my love and prayers.

  41. Mona, Roma, Brad and families, I am deeply saddened to hear of Gillie’s passing. He was one of a kind and had the biggest heart 😉 I wish you all peace and healing during this time of loss. My many prayers will be with you.
    I’m sure Bud was waiting for him 🙂

    Amy

  42. We were so shocked to hear of Gillie’s death today, our heartfelt condolences to Mona, Roma, Brad and their families..To all of Gillie’s sisters, brothers and the extended families, our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all may God Bless.

    Stephen & Sally (Lake) Belding
    Yarmouth, N.S

  43. So sorry for your loss Mona , our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family , RIP Gillie

  45. To Gillie’s family,
    Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May the love and support
    of family and friends help you through the difficult days ahead.
    Ronnie and Barbara.

  46. Mona, Brad and Roma

    I am so sorry to hear of Gillies’ passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We always had a good laugh together whenever we met. He will be missed by all.

  47. Mona, Roma, Brad and all of `Gillie`s family I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss.Gillie and I worked together for a few years with Arnold Stafford and we had a lot of laughs at this tricks he liked to play. He got me good with one.remember all the laughs he made you enjoy and he will always be with you.Our thoughts are with you.

  48. Dear Mona and family,
    We were saddened to learn of Gillies’ passing. Take comfort in your memories.

  49. Dear Mona, Roma, Brad & Families:
    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you with sincere sympathy at this very sad & difficult time.

  50. Mona, Brad, Roma and family. So sorry for your loss. We hope with time, loving memories of Gillie and God’s grace, you find peace and comfort

  52. DEAR MONA,ROMA ,BRAD, FAMILYS so sorry to hear about GILLIE my condolences go out to all your family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time will be thinking about you in the days ahead god be with you r.i.p. gillie

  53. Mona & Family, So sorry to hear about Gillie. To know him was to like him. He always had time for a chat & a laugh. My deepest condolences goes out to you all. May God give you all, Comfort & help to get though this valley of life.

  54. Mona and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Barb, Brian and Nick

  55. Mona and family, saddened by the news of your loss, you are in our thoughts.

    Jean Doucette / Linda Moulton

  56. So sad to hear this . I so remember all the laughs shared so many years ago.
    May we all continue with his legacy and spead joy and smiles where ever we go.
    And may you his loved ones one day find strength and smile in a funny story.

  57. sorry to here of gillies passing, he will be missed by all.
    he will be living in his family’s hearts forever.
    we will be thinking of you a this time .

    chub ,jean,shelley,chris

  58. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this most difficult of times.

  59. So sorry to hear of Gillies passing my condolence to the Whynot familys you all will be in my thoughts and prayers..

  60. Whynot family: We were sorry to hear about Gillie. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  61. My heart Broke as many others did when we heard the unfortunate news. Having a father who is also not well I could feel the hurt your family has to endure. Everyone is thinking of your family and wishing that within time your hearts heal,and your memories of your Husband, Father and Grampie are forever with you. Take care of yourself and each other. Lots of Love.

  62. My sincerest sympathy for you in your loss. There are no words that can express how sorry I am for you as you experience this deep sorrow. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

  63. My sincere condolences to Gillie’s Family and his many Friends. He was well known, well liked and leaves very fond memories to all who knew him.

  64. So sorry to hear about your loss I couldn’t believe it when I heard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  66. Dear Mona and all your family, we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Gillie. He will be missed by so many. Praying that you have lots of precious memories to hold close to your hearts. Sincerely, Linda & Curtis Maillett RIP Gillie..

  67. Mona, Roma, Brad & families:

    We were so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. He was a great guy and loved to laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

  68. Mona. please know ,that our thoughts and prayers, are with you
    and your family,at this sad time. Gillie was a great friend.

  71. Mona, Roma, Brad and Families, So sorry to hear of Gilly’s sudden passing, thinking of you all during this difficult time.

  72. Mona & Family–we are very sorry to hear of Gillie,s passing. .He is in a much better place now & is no longer suffering. Keep your memories close & he will be also .

  73. To Mona and Family ,
    What a shock to hear of Gillie’s passing …I’ve known Gillie all my life .May the love of your family and many friends help you through this trying time .Thinking of you , Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt

  74. We were very sorrow to hear of Gille”s passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.

  75. So very sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

  76. Mona and family,I am so sorry to hear of Gillies Passing.He was a very nice man. My condolences to the family.

  77. Mona and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

  79. Mona and Family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Our sincere sympathy to you all. His pranks will sure be missed. Our prayers will be with you all at this difficult time. Take care.

  81. So sorry to hear of Gillies passing. We sure had a lot of laughs with him over the years and will never for get his pranks! Thinking of you all.

    Tammy & Lovette

  82. So sorry to hear of Gillies passing,He was a special person.Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

  83. Dear Mona,Brad,Roma &family.
    So sorry to hear of Gillies passing.Thinking of you all at
    this very difficult time.
    Hugh&Pat Dixon

  84. Dear Mona and Family;

    So sorry to read that Gillie has passed. He will be greatly missed by family and friends and all who knew him. I am sure Gillie’s and Joe’s path will cross. Take care of yourselves, you have lots of family and friends to see you through the difficult times.. R.I.P. Gillie

    Fred & Ruby Scobey

  85. Dear Mona, Roma and Brad, I am so sorry to hear about Gillie. I have known Gillie my whole life and have had the pleasure of being neighbors when you guys lived across from us. He was always joking and laughing. I know you will all miss him dearly. Such a nice, kind and friendly man. Thinking of you all. Hugs. Debbie

  86. Mona & family,
    We were so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you “all”. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

  87. Dear Mona and family so sorry to hear of Gillys passing our thoughts and prayers will be with you all

  88. Dear Mona and family,
    I am totally shocked to read about Gillie’s passing. He was such a very nice man and a good friend even though I didn’t see him often. I enjoyed working with him at Atlantic Transfer and M&D. He helped me a lot to understand the trucking business. He will be missed. I lost my Ron at home as well, if you ever need to talk please give me a call.
    Love and hugs,
    Suzanne

  89. Dear Mona and Family:
    So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
    Deepest condolence from: Valerie and Donald

  90. Mona. We are so sorry to hear of Gillie passing. Please pass on our condolences to your family. Keeping you in our prayers.

    Leon & Norma

  91. Mona, Roma, Brad and families…we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Gillie’s passing…I will miss waving at him every time I went up to mom’s…he is at peace now, and will suffer no more…he is probably chatting up a storm with nanny and grampy and the rest of the family…Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart and they will bring you comfort in the days ahead…Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers…xoxo

  92. We are sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing . He did a lot of good things to help my father when they were neighbors.

  93. Mona, Bradley, Roma and families. Thinking of you and we are always here for you. Gillie will be missed, but never forgotten. Love you guys!

  94. Dear Mona, Brad and Roma and family’s, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.

  95. Mona & family
    So sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  96. I knew Gillie from the late 1960’s when I worked at the Advance. I always enjoyed talking with him and admired his attitude towards his work and life.
    My deepest sympathy to his family during their time of loss.

  97. Dear Mona and Family,
    So very sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing.I know from experience how difficult it is.Suddenly makes it so much harder.
    Keep those happy thoughts to carry you through this difficult time.

  98. Dear Mona and family: We are so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing and will continue to uphold you and your family in prayer. You have our heartfelt sympathy. May God grant you comfort and peace of heart through this difficult time.

  99. saddened to have heard of gills passing . my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .. john

  101. To Mona & family there are no words that can take away the sorrow that you are going though but wanted to let you know that you are all in my thought and with the help of family and friends you will get through this difficult time

  104. Please know you are all in our thoughts. We know how very special Gillie was to everyone, and how proud he was of his family. Sending warm hugs to everyone. Xo
    Shannon & Corey

  105. Mona,Roma ,Brad and Families:Sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one.Sincere condolence to all of Gillie’s family.

  106. Mona, Roma, Brad, and family,

    So very sorry to hear about Gillie’s passing. He was always a very welcoming person. We will remember him very fondly. Love to you all.

  107. So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers. Stay strong and know that he is in God’s hands. Our sincerest condolences.
    – Theresa and Jocelyne Schrader

  108. So sorry to hear about the passing of Gillie our prayer go out to Mona ,Roma and Brad and and Family. Thinking of you all .Doug and him got along great even did some work for him when he needed some carpentry done….
    He always would tease me and say Tracey what are you still doing with that fella (Doug)……lol…..he will be missed by all..may he rest in peace. and watch over us all. Thinking each and every one of you hugs and kisses to the grandchildren . Our deepest sympathies to you all …with much love

    Tracey Doug Joel and Madison Bowers

  109. Dear Mona and Family
    so saddened to see the notice of Gillie’s passing. He was always so full of fun, devoted to his family and to his community. We are thinking of you all during these sad days.

    Holly and Philip

  112. Romo & family , I am so sorry to hear the passing of your dad my condolences goes out to you

  113. Mona,Roma,Brad and families ,
    We are very sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences to you all. R.I.P. Gillie.

  114. To the Whynot Families;
    Although Gillie has left this earth in body, his spirit will live on in the goodness he has imparted on his family and friends. Please accept our most sincere condolences at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    Dunc & Goretti

  119. So sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. We may live far apart but I remember growing up on the hill and our families having friendships over the years. Our prayers are with your family.

  120. Dear Mona, Roma and Brad,..Mike and I have know Gilly for so many years and was so shocked to hear of his passing.May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.

  121. Thinking of the entire family during this sad time. We know it must be so hard to say goodbye. Think of all the great memories!! May he rest in peace.

  123. I was sorry to hear about Gillie passing away. Our sympathy is with you are your family as well as our prayers. Shirley

  124. Mona & family
    Sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing, our thoughts are with you at
    this sad time.

  125. Mona and Family:

    May all your memories keep Gillie forever in your heart and minds and help you through this time of sorrow.

  126. Dear Mona and Family, We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  127. Mona, Brad, Roma & families

    Gordon and I were so sorry to hear of Gillie’s sudden passing, he will be missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and take care of each other during this difficult time.

  128. Mona, Brad, Roma & families

    Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all at this very difficult time. We know how proud he was of his family and all of your accomplishments. You will all have great memories to hold on too!! xoxo

  129. Mona, Brad, Roma, and family

    We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

  130. Dear Mona and family,was so sad to hear of gillies passing,please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.may god be with you all at this sad time.

  131. Mona , Brad, Roma and families
    We are so sorry for your lose , we both have such fond memories of Gillie . Our heartfelt sympathy as you get through this difficult time .

  132. Mona an family, accept our condolences on Gillie”s passing you will remain in our thoughts an prayers

  134. Mona and family.
    We are so sorry to hear the sad news.
    May God give you the strength to get through
    this difficult time .
    Thinking of you and your family.

  135. Mona, Roma, Brad and families, so sorry to hear the news of Gillie’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  136. Mona, Roma, Brad and family,

    Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  137. Mona,Roma &Brad sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing.There are many miles between us but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  138. Mona and family

    We are so very sorry for your loss.Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

  139. Mona, Roma & Brad…..so sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing…he certainly was one of a kind…I saw him almost daily and we always had a little chat….He’d get his $2 crossword and always mentioned his boys, his grandchildren and Mona…He beamed with pride when he spoke…When my son was sick, everyday, if he saw my car, he would make a point to stop and ask how he was doing…He warmed my heart…It was not hard to see he was a kind gentle man….I will miss you Gilly,your dry humor, you trying to be serious but I always saw that smirk…..Rest in peace….You will be remembered fondly..

  140. Mona,Roma ,Brad and family:
    You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
    Gillie will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

  141. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

    May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  142. Our dearest sympathy. We are so deeply sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.

  143. Brad and family,
    Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. By the pics there are lots of fun times to remember.
    Take care,
    Karen and Hugh

  144. Dear Mona, Roma, Brad and all of the extended family. Our deepest sympathies to you all on the sudden loss of Gillie. You should be able to tell from all the messages being sent to you that you are all a loved and respected family of the area. It saddens so many people with this loss. Hold tight to each other to help you through this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  146. mona,roma and Bradley just heard of gillies passing he will be missed by all who knew him strength to the family at this time in the sad part of life lockie and irene

  147. Dear Mona and family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mike enjoyed working with Gillie at Bowater and listening to his stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  148. so sorry about your loss Mona, brad, roma and familys. my thoughts and prayers are with u all at this difficult time, he will be sadly missed, may God Bless!

  151. Mona & family sorry to hear about your loss, we shared a few laughs together. Our sincere condolences.

  152. Rip uncle gillie u will b missed,aunt mona sorry about uncle gillie brad roma b strong your mom needs u now god bless u all. Love always your niece karen

  153. Aunt Mona, Roma, Brad and families….. I was so shocked to hear of uncle Gillies passing. Being so far away doesn’t help but please know that I am thinking of you all. Cherish his memories, he is no longer suffering. Nanny, Mom, May,Harold, Buzzy and Jack were all there waiting for him. I wont see you on Saturday but I will see you soon.
    Huggggsssssss

  157. Our sincere condolences Mona and all Gillie’s family. We will always remember Gilles joyful ways with sparkling eyes and dimpled smile! May such pleasant memories guide you through these difficult days.

  158. To Mona and all her family….Sad to hear of the loss of Gillie. Thinking of you during this most difficult time and the months to come. You all are in our prayers.

  160. Mona , Brad Roma and family. Sorry to hear of the loss of Gillie . My thoughts and prayers are with you . Sincerely Brenda Lawrence

  163. Mona and family

    Sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  164. Brad and Family…So sorry to hear of Gillie’s passing. Thinking of you all with deepest condolences.

  165. Mona and Family

    Please know that you are in our thoughts at this time. So sorry to hear of Gillies passing….he always had a joke to tell or a funny story..He will be greatly missed.

  169. Dear Mona and family,
    I never realized that I would be in the hospital emergency room when Gillie was in. I hoped he would be well, and saddened when I got out after he did, and heard a couple of days later of his passing. I could see how much you were there for each other and I hope he passed easily. Please take care of each other as you did then!
    with affection Bonnie

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