OMEGANS of 1949-50
Omegan News and Updates:Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Bruce Gellatly
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Bruce Gellatly, 84, died peacefully in Courtenay, British Columbia on February 2, 2016, surrounded by family. Bruce joins Audrey, his wife of 60 years, who passed away in 2014. He is survived by his children Barb, Mary, Sean Gellatly and Anne Armstrong; eight grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Bruce contributed significantly to Canada's university community. Bruce helped build the University of Waterloo from the ground up. Working from its inception in 1957 to 1983, Bruce provided financial management that enabled the university to pursue its vision and establish its reputation. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1984 in recognition of his achievements. Bruce joined the University of British Columbia (UBC) as Vice-President Administration and Finance in 1983. In a period of financial restraint, Bruce helped lead UBC from a provincial institution to a leading national research university. Bruce contributed to the community in many other ways. He was active in the Anglican Church, was Chair of the Kitchener Waterloo Philharmonic Choir and Chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation. Bruce's devotion to serving the community was met only by his dedication to his family. Since retiring in 1996, Bruce provided unparalleled care and commitment to his ill wife, Audrey. Bruce was also a sportsman, joining the Old Timers Hockey League on trips to Europe and Japan in winter and working on his golf handicap in the summer. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, British Columbia with a Reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. A donation may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Monday, June 29, 2015
Audrey Gellatly
Audrey May Gellatly (nee Guenther) Audrey May Gellatly passed away peacefully March 13, 2014 at the age of 81 after bravely battling illness for many years. She leaves behind her loving husband Bruce Gellatly, after 60 years of marriage. Pre-deceased by daughter Laurie Gellatly, mother Esther and father Louis Guenther. Audrey is survived by four children: Barbara Gellatly (John), Anne Armstrong (Chris), Mary Gellatly (Deena), and Sean Gellatly. Eight grandchildren, Jonathan, Daniel, Kim, Carrie, Katie, Arek, Savi and Kira. Two great grandchildren Clodagh and James. Audrey was an active volunteer throughout her life. She was a board member of the Kitchener-Waterloo YWCA, a volunteer of the K-W Hospital Snuggles and Cuddles Program, and an executive board member of the Women's Resource Centre in Richmond, BC. She was active in the Chronic Pain Support Group at the Comox Valley Nursing Centre. Audrey had a great love of books; spanning history, biography, literature and Harry Potter. She was an avid knitter keeping family, friends and community members warm. But her greatest love was her family whom she adored. A service will be held Saturday March 22, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Saint John the Devine Anglican Church on 5th Street, 579 - 5th St.,Courtenay, BC
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Saturday, May 23, 2015
Report from Bruce Gellatly
Hi Don .
It was great to hear from you about a possible Omega get
together. Nothing in the world would please me more. My health has taken many
turns for the worse since I turned 80. which now require me to use a walker and
a wheel chair. Along with rheumatoid arthritis I have congestive heart failure.
I have home care 8 hours per day. To make a long story short
I'm not allowed to fly, and so would not be able to attend. Please keep me posted so I can send greetings when you get together. Best
wishes to you all. Bruce
Bruce 2015
Who knew Bruce Played the Piano?
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