Grace Isabella, After living a long and rich life, Grace Gillies passed away in Edmonton on February 18, 2017, at the age of 107. Grace touched everyone she met, and all who met her realized what an extraordinary person she was. She never passed up an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Grace will be remembered for her endless kindness and loving nature. Grace was born in Battleford, Saskatchewan on January 21,1910. She attended school in the Eagle Hills District and the Battleford Collegiate Institute. In 1934, she graduated as a psychiatric nurse from the Saskatchewan Hospital. Grace was predeceased by her husband Jim. She is survived by her children, Marilynn (Patrick), Elaine (Ken) Berg and Jim; five grandchildren, Jim (Rosa), Jennifer (Chet), Stephanie, James and Amy; and four great-grandchildren, Declan, Cailey, Andrew and Christopher. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in North Battleford, Sk in the summer. Donations may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302-99 Street, North Battleford, Sk., S9A 0P8, or to the Edmonton Humane Society,13620-163 Street, Edmonton AB., T5V 0B2, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Venta Care Centre for the love and excellent care that Grace received there.
