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Hugh B. Gillespie Calgary, AB Canada QCWA # 32846 |
 He is pictured with his director, Joy. |
Hugh Gillespie was a long-term member of the Bow Valley Lawn Bowling club in Calgary and in the words of one of the members there, "what a character" he was. Hugh is remembered as a gentle, kind man, free with compliments and coaching tips for other players. He was a very committed lawn bowler and besides attending several provincial Visually Impaired bowlers' competitions, he represented Alberta at many national Blind Bowling Competitions. He was a two-time gold medal pairs winner at the Canadian Blind Bowling National Competition winning his last medal in 2014.
Hugh continued to play the game he loved well into his 90s. He passed away this winter from congenital heart disease leaving an empty spot at the Bow Valley club where he was cherished. Members will smile as they remember his chuckle and his readiness with a compliment for all.
Son of John Gillespie and Janet Brogan, Brother of Jack Gillespie, Norman Clarke Gillespie, Alex Gillespie, Dona (Gillespie) Sawka and Stewart Gillespie