Gillis McCormick

1944 – 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gillis McCormick on October 13, 2023. He was born to David and Marietta McCormick in Carlyle, SK August 12, 1944.

Gil married Eleanor Weibe September 23, 1979 in their home in Tobin Lake, SK.  They combined their families and had two more children.  Gil was an educator, in his early career he lived and worked in various communities including La Loche, Michel Village, Shoal Lake, and Red Earth.  Gil and Eleanor moved to Prince Albert where Gil worked as a superintendent of schools for the north.  Gil retired, and after a few short months decided to go back to being a principle at Deschambault Lake.  Gil and Eleanor travelled every school week for 10 years from Prince Albert to Deschambault.  They loved being part of the community, making big community meals, organizing the annual fishing derby and Eleanor even helped out teaching cooking.  Gil impacted many lives and communities including legacies that exist to this day.

Gil was a pilot and had many a tale to tell about flying his own plane around northern Saskatchewan.  Gil was also quite the carpenter and even built their family cabin, several skiffs, and a boat that the family enjoyed on Tobin Lake.  He was an avid fisherman, loved riding motorbikes, and had various other hobbies such as wine making, archery, and coin collecting.  Gil and Eleanor enjoyed berry picking, gardening and canning their wares.

Gil and Eleanor loved having family and friends around.  They were often found on their patio enjoying some country music and a glass of wine while visiting or playing crib.

Gil is survived by children Lorie McCormick, Jeff McCormick, Tara (Jerrold) Pidborochynski, Tavis (Gena McCormick), Blaine (Dorothy) Malberg, and Brent Malberg; grandchildren Jesse, Shelby, and Haley Lewis, Taylor McCormick, Colton and Wyatt McCormick, Ryan and Anna Pidborochynski, Kyle and Ryley Malberg, and Erica Genereaux; great grandchildren Thomas, Raia, and Oliver.

Gil is predeceased by his parents; wife Eleanor; son Clinton Malberg; brothers Denis, Ken, and Ross; and sister Mandy.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents of River Breeze retirement home for the wonderful care and companionship that Gil received over the last seven years.

As per Gil’s wishes the family will be having a Private Celebration of Life at a later date.

Family and friends may share memories and condolences family at https://grays.ca.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729, Colette Harnett, Funeral Director and Mary MacWilliams

• Date : 2023-10-13
• Location : Prince Albert, SK