Obituary of Dale Allan Gillan

Gillan, Dale Allan May 27, 1939 - December 21, 2013 Dale passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Goshen, surrounded by his loving family.  He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Clara.  He will be dearly missed by his loving companion of 48 years, Jean (Eady).  Loving father of Chuck (Susan), Chris (Angela), Kim (Greg) Flynn, Kerri-Lynn (John) Headrick and Karen (Nathan) Thomson.  He has many grandchildren that were his pride and joy:  Tanya Barber, Dianne (Andrew) Rodger, Jennifer Flynn, Madelaine, Olivia and Lucas Gillan, David and Daniel Headrick, William and Matthew Thomson and one great-granddaughter, Eliza Rodger.  He will be sadly missed by his sisters Beverley (Fred Pultz), Faith (Glen McCallum), Brenda (David) Code, and his in-laws, Harold (Irene) Eady, Ernest (Shirley) Eady, Pearl (Ray) McDonald and Brian Eady.  Dale loved being part of the community, and played an active role in township council and volunteered with the Cemetery and Hospital Boards.  He loved living on the family farm, and always enjoyed a visit with his neighbours and friends. We will be honouring him with the following visitation and service at the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior Visitations Monday December 23, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday December 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Boyce Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Spring interment Goshen Road Cemetery. In lieu of flowers in memoriams to the Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes at www.boycefuneralhome.ca