Obituary of James Edward Gillespie

GILLESPIE, James Edward "Jim" Passed away December 27 2008, at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Campus, at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of 32 years to Shirley. Dearest father of Tim and wife Mandy. Predeceased by parents James and Elizabeth Gillespie. Cherished grandfather of Holly and friend Ryan, Heidi and friend Matt, Sean, Ashley and friend Brandon, and Timothy (T.J.). Special great-grandfather to Jayden, Keara and Kia. Predeceased by his sister Doris and survived by brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws Robert and Joan Rorison and Ron Tweedale and Gail Goodall. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jim was retired from Chrysler's after 30 years of dedicated service and a member of CAW Local 444. Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E., on Monday, December 29, 2008, from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com