Obituary of Edwin Barry Gillham

E.B. “Skip” Gillham passed away on July 27, 2016 at the age of 75. He felt his life had been blessed by his wife Carol, sons David (Betty), Doug (Heather) and grandchildren Sammi, Abby, Riley, Enoch and Tessa. He is survived by step-brothers Nick (Betty) and Digby (Valerie) Sale and step-sister Joanna (Juhan) Lille. Born in Toronto, Skip taught high school in Waterford and Beamsville for 33 years and continued to coach for another 10 years after retiring in 1997. He enjoyed his work as Guidance Counsellor and P.E. teacher and developed life long friendships with many of his former students and athletes. Skip sought to live out his Christian faith and served in various capacities in his church, on the Board of the Welland Canal Mission, at Pioneer Camp and Cedar Campus. He wrote numerous books, thousands of articles for a variety of newspapers, historical journals, corporate newsletters and online websites, but perhaps is best known for his “Ships That Ply The Lakes” column in the St. Catharines Standard from 1970 until 2016. Donations in Skip's memory may be made to Ontario Pioneer Camp, Cedar Campus or the Welland Canal Mission. The family will receive friends at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St., on Wednesday, August 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The burial will be private at Vineland Cemetery. The Memorial Service will be held at Glenridge Bible Church, 310 Scott St., St. Catharines on Saturday, August 13th at 3 pm.