Gilles Arthur Longtin
December 15, 2012
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Saturday, December 15th, 2012, surrounded by his family and friends, Gilles Arthur Longtin, of London, passed away in his 48th year. Loving husband of Sharon Perrow. Father-figure to Jake, Amanda and Joshua. Proud grandfather of Hayden and Jaxon. Loving son of Gerrard (deceased) and Mary Longtin. Also survived by sisters Carole Earle and Lise Dolson, and by his brother Jacques Longtin. Gilles was an active local politician in London’s Ward 1, a loyal community servant, an employment counsellor and a very dedicated “Habs” fan. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gilles are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, The War Amps or St. Joseph’s Health Care – Spinal Cord Research.
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I am extremely sad. I moved to Barrie a few years ago and was trying to find an email to email him through to thank him for all the help he gave me at Glen Cairn. He was a really great man who was the funnest to talk to. We have conversations about punk bands. My condlensces go out to his family. No matter how delayed.
Dear family members: we are so sorry for your loss. There are still a few of us at the Multi-Service Centre in Tillsonburg who remember Gilles from the time he worked here in the 90's - adding vigour and compassion to our Employment Services team (and lots of Habs propaganda!). He was a special person. Our condolences, Maureen (on behalf of MSC)
love you little bro. Rest in in PEACE, . Give my love to Dad and Tom .You will be always in my heart little bother. See you again . LOVE YOU,
It's hard to believe that a week has passed already my friend.....I miss you deeply and will continue to miss you for a lifetime. Your friendship enriched my life more than you'll ever know!! Love you Gilles!
Dear Sharon and family my deepest sympathies to you and you're family. Gilles was a great man and I'm happy to have been a part of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Sharon and family, we would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Gilles. We have good memories of Gilles - from removing the snow or leaves at the end of the drive, the smell of your delicous bbq cooking while making sure Shadow didn't retrieve the steak to having great chats and taking some of his expertise advise. He was a wonderful, kind hearted man who always looked out for the best interest of others. Not to mention one of our best neighbours. He will be missed and you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss you Gilles. We will meet again.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Longtin family at this time>>> He was a great person and he will never be forgotton....There was lots of good times and laughs that we had in school. he will be greatly missed>>> Rest in peace...
Heart felt condolensces to Sharon & Jake and Gilles' entire family. He is remembered fondly by all of his highschool friends and by myself. Our meeting up each morning to walk to school together was always full of conversation and laughter. Gilles, your humour and passion was your gift to us. You have taught me to cherish every day and how to throw a good punch (big smile) Much love to All from Margie & family
Dear Sharon and Family, So sorry to hear of Gilles' passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Susan
Dear Lise and Family - so very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Dear Mary and family, My sincere condolences on Gilles' passing away. My prayers are with you all. Christmas will be more difficult this year, but may you recieve the peace of Jesus, that Gilles suffering is over, and that he is with Him in heaven now. Sincerely, Mary-Lou Robb
Many sympathies to all of Gilles family. Gilles was a great friend who provided me with so many great times and memories. Gone way too soon but will be remembered forever
Carole, Lise, Jacques and families, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you.
My sincere thoughts and condolences to you Sharon, and your family. My thoughts are with you.
He was a good friend and a man whose company I always enjoyed. I will miss his sharp wit and his great humour. I am glad I knew him for the small space I did as my life is richer for it. I will miss you pal. Rest in Peace.
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Dear Sharon and Family I am a close friend of Carole's from about grade 8. I've only met you once at Mary's, after Tom's burial I believe. But I remember you. We were at the funeral service today but I did not want to disturb you by coming over in the foyer afterward. My husband Dave, and I, just wish to extend our deep sympathies to you and your family. Our hearts go out to you in your deep loss and pain. You are all in our prayers and will be in the coming weeks ahead. Gilles was a wonderful man, so full of love, because he comes from a family of love. The service was a wonderful tribute and celebration of dear Gilles. Sincerely, Julie Hansford
~ Julie Hansford