Danielle C. Gillis
- Born: 18 Dec 1973, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
- Died: 26 May 1999, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada at age 25
 General Notes:
GILLIS, Constable Danielle C. Curtis
1973-1999
Danielle C. Gillis, of Sechelt, BC, passed away as a result of a mountain bike accident in Sechelt, BC, (Wilson Creek) on Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at the age of 25 years. Born on December 18, 1973 in Moncton, NB, she was the daughter of Rory and Maria (Follett) Gillis of Riverview, NB. Danielle was a dedicated and highly principled officer with the Sechelt RCMP Detachment, where she was posted following her graduation in October 1997. Danielle excelled in all levels of sport and in her professional and personal life; she was community and youth oriented. She was a 1995 graduate and a member of the Dean's List of St. Mary's University where she received a BA and a Certificate in Criminology. She played rugby and hockey at the university. Danielle was a former member of the 56th Field Engineers in St. John's, NF and a member of the Princess Louise Hussars in Moncton. In addition to general detachment duties, Danielle was a S.O.C.O. (Scene of Crime Officer) for Forensic Ident. for the Sechelt Detachment. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Rory and Maria Gillis; her maternal grandmother Cecille Follet of Corner Brook, NF; one brother Trent Gillis of Oromocto, NB; two sisters Cara Gillis of Halifax, NS, and Cynthia Gillis at home; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle will be sadly missed by her colleagues at Sechelt Detachment and by special friends Jason Gallagher of the Sechelt Fire Department and Cst. Peter Vail of Fredericton, NB, as well as by her multitude of friends across Canada. Visitation took place on Monday, May 31, 1999 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Road. The funeral mass was held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Riverview) on Tuesday, June 1, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Daniel Bohan officiating. Donations can be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial Window Fund in memory of Cst. Danielle C. Gillis. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home.
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