GILLEN, Margaret Anna

March 8, 1919 – August 9, 2024

Margaret Anna Gillen (neé Nelson) was born in Handel, Saskatchewan on March 8, 1919. She passed away in Saskatoon on August 9, 2024 while in Palliative Care at St. Paul’s Hospital.

Margaret married Lewis Gillen on December 7, 1940. In 1957, they moved to North Battleford, Saskatchewan after purchasing the John Deere dealership. They had 4 children, Jerome (Sylvia), Lois (Roger), Allen (Diane), and Ginny (Michael), and then 11 grandchildren, Pamela, Michelle, David, Michael, Cathy, Susan, Kerry, Ken, Sarah, Tess and Samantha. There are also 20 great grandchildren.

Margaret is also survived by her sister, Yvonne and her family; and her brother Gordon’s family.

Margaret was predeceased by her brothers; Gordon, and Melvin, her husband; Lewis, son; Jerome, and daughter in law, Sylvia.

Mom was an avid curler, golfer, knitter, needlepointer and a marvelous cook.

You will be so missed mom.

A private family graveside service will be held later in September.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.ca

• Date : 2024-08-09
• Location : Saskatoon, SK