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Robert Jewell Gillespie-RIP
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:10 am
by Gillespie
With great regret this post is to announce the passing of Lisa's husband, Cody's dad and our brother Robert Jewell Gillespie last evening from complications during surgery. It should be noted also that this amazing man leaves behind hundreds of friends and relatives and a legacy that will be hard to match! Funeral details are being worked out tentatively for Saturday the 18th pending the many details. Updates will be posted here when they become available. Godspeed dear brother!!
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:27 am
by cindyr
so sorry my heart goes out to you and your family, signed john runberg
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:30 am
by Trish Scott
I am so very sorry for the loss of this wonderful husband, father and brother. My heart goes out to all of you.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:31 am
by jacquel
So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers are with all of his family and friends.
Jacque and Mark
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:44 am
by Phyllis Moore
So incredibly sorry. Robert will be sorely missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers for Lisa, Cody, and all of Robert's family.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:50 am
by Diane Sowa
So sorry Ritchie. Condolences to you and your family.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:56 am
by caram
My condolences to all the Gillespies at this difficult time.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:59 am
by Jim
Richie and the Gillespie family.
Please accept our condolences and regrets for the loss of Robert. He was in deed a remarkable man, with many friends. He will be missed.
Jim and Donna Stambaugh
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:04 am
by cindyr
Oh, so very sorry to hear this sad news. Robert was always one of my favorite customers in the restaurant, always teasing me about my lengthy descriptions of the specials, telling me to "just get to the point!" My sympathy to Lisa and all of his family.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 10:30 am
by joddy
Having just returned to the island from a trip to the "U.S.", I am saddened to hear of Roberts passing. On behalf of my family, Beth, Stryder, Saygan and myself, I would like to extend our love and prayers to Lisa, Cody, and the entire Gillespie family. Robert will certainly be an island force that will be missed by all who knew him. Again, "We" send our love to Lisa, Cody, the entire Gillespie family and all who know and love Robert.
Robert
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:05 am
by Dave Rice
So so sad.....Rest in peace my friend.....you will be missed.
Dave & Sally
Sorry for you loss
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:58 am
by stardust
Our deepest condolences to you and your Family i am sure he will be missed by all who knew him
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:53 pm
by Mark
Keeping a good thought for Richie and the entire extended Gillespie family. Like everyone else, I have a couple Robert stories I'll never forget. The island has lost another giant.
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:20 pm
by Dick and Amy
We'll all miss you Robert; you were a virtual "Jewell"
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:19 pm
by sbsp
Saddened to hear the news. Keeping the entire family in our thoughts. The Gillespie name is a foundation of Beaver Island and Robert will be sorely missed by all. Hopefully in time, stories and memories will replace the sorrow of a loss with smiles that will ease the pain.
With Sadness - Kirk & Judy McBride