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David John Gillian

October 24, 1958 – November 29, 2025

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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Stratford General Hospital. David John Gillian of Tavistock in his 68th year.

Beloved husband of Susan (Wheeler) Gillian whom he married February 21, 1993. Remembered by his children Adina Helmer, Ashley Gillian (Michael Schaefer) and Matthew Gillian (Savanna) all of London, Chris O’Neill (Joanne) of Woodstock and Erin Shaffner (Zack) of Brookville, OH. Grandfather to Benjamin, Connor, Laucklen, Jemma, Grace, Chase, Sophia, Elliot, Catherine, Elizabeth and Victoria. Survived by his brother Doug Gillian of London.

A Celebration of Dave’s life will take on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:00pm at the Wilmot Centre Church, 2463 Bleams Rd. Petersburg, with a reception to follow.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Francis Chapel of the Glendinning Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N. Tavistock.

Events
Memorial Service
Sunday, May 31, 2026
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Wilmot Centre Church
2463 Bleams Rd.
Petersburg, ON N0B 2H0

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