MR. STANLEY ROY GILLIE, beloved husband of 57 years to Mrs. Edith “Jean” Gillie of Lethbridge, passed away suddenly at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the age of 80 years.

Besides his loving wife he is survived by daughters Gail (Barry) Zonta of Brooks, AB, Patti (Craig) Oswald of Lethbridge, AB and Lisa (Kendall) Grosh of Bassano, AB, and one granddaughter, Melissa (Mick) McVaugh of Nampa, Idaho. Stanley is also survived by 4 brothers, Ken, Lloyd, Allan and Robert as well as 2 sisters, Beth and Nancy and their families.

He was predeceased by parents Harry and Velate and brother Lamar.

Stan was born on January 7, 1930 in Diamond City, AB, where he was raised and educated. He was working on the farm with his dad when he met Edith Angeline Soltys and they were married on November 1, 1952. In 1953 he apprenticed as a heavy duty mechanic at McKay Brothers. He continued his career at R. Angus, retiring in 1989 due to health reasons.

Stan was a kind, gentle man who loved people. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping and learning how to use his computer.

Stan will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Reception at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, February 25, 2010, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

A private family interment will be held at Archmount Cemetery, Lethbridge, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Stan may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 724-13 Street, North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 2T1.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca