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In Memory of
Vincent Gillen
1927 - 2019
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Anthony Mulligan uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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I have many good memories of Vincent in latter years on his visits to Ederney. A perfect gentleman and great conversationalist. Marian and I were privileged to spend the afternoon of 12th June 2014 in his company on our trip to Toronto. He was in great form and we went for a meal and drove him around Richmond and the North Toronto area, which he knew well from his days working with The Metro as a bus driver. We then enjoyed a farewell drink at his home and reminisced about Gushedy, how he helped Benny with the silage in Drumduff and the days we played golf in Castlehume along with Sean. Regrettably I hadn't known him when I was in Toronto in 1975 and played football with Garryowen, as he told me he used to go to the league games then but was a supporter of one of our opposing teams. He was a big man with a big heart. May he rest in peace.
Condolences from Anthony & Marian Mulligan.
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Brendan Gillen posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Uncle Vincent has a history with bicycles. Uncle Christy told us that .as a boy Vincent borrowed the bike of his big brother Paddy (my dad) and crashed it. This was a serious misdemeanour as the bike was Paddy's means of getting to dances in the area!
Yes Vincent had a mystique about him when we were kids - out of sight but a big part of the family story. Paddy told me that the name "Dugger "was about Vincent's dogged and direct approach to any task that was put in front of him.
When we got to meet Vincent as adults we were not disappointed. He was warm hearted, very convivial, great company and delighted to meet his brother's children.
Our thoughts are with Vincent's family in Canada, especially Bernadette and Kevin.
Love from Brendan Theresa Sean and Chloe
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Levinus Gillen posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2019
The Irish summer holidays were always that much more special when we would get word that Vincent was on his way....I cannot single out any particular year that was better than others... they were all great... in the earlier times, his assistance at the hay and silage cutting was greatly appreciated... followed each evening with a well deserved pint or more often than not, a generous helping of Jameson’s!...
He was so well liked and well known by our Ederney neighbours that, once the bike appeared on Kathleen’s street, word would soon spread that ‘the big Canadian was back in town’...his love of music, conversation and socialising endeared him to all...for those who knew him as a young man, his reminiscing and retelling of days gone by were always a joy .... for the younger ones, a chance for us to get a glimpse and flavour of how our parents and their families grew up in rural Ireland.... interesting to say the least!!...
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him but truly, having spent time with him, it was a real privilege to have had him as an Uncle, but more so as a friend...
May he rest in peace....
Fondly remembered by Levinus, Carmel, Niamh, Roisin and Conor in Drumskinney.
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Kevin uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Rest in peace Dad
Love and respect
Kevin
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Mick Gillen posted a condolence
Thursday, October 24, 2019
As a child growing up in the 1960's Uncle Vincent to me acheived almost mythical status as the unseen and unknown brother of my Father in far off Canada.We got to meet him for the first time about 25 years ago in Fermanagh -a strong, powerful, striking looking man as was often reported. He looked at us seemingly with the same sense of fascination and wonderment that we looked at him. "Paddy's cubs!" he muttered quietly to himself time and time again.
Paddy knew him affectionately as " Dugger" ( I never knew why!) I became the Manchester version. Dad called me Dugger to remind him of his little/big brother on the other side of the Atlantic. I was proud and happy to be Dugger 2.
Rest in peace Uncle Vincent.
Our love and condolences to Bernadette and Kevin.
Mick,Yvonne, Cathryn, Liam and Anne.
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Mary uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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We all have so many lovely memories of uncle Vincent, in fact we could write a book. My mother would start in April to prepare for his visit in July. Gushedy was the meeting point for the summer. Every evening when we arrived, the choice was hot whiskey or Irish coffee and this was enjoyed around The Ulster Final discussions.
The summers since 2013 have never been the same, but the memories will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Vincent
Mary, Ian, Naomi, Gemma, Gráinne and Carla
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Catherine Grainger lit a candle
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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In loving memory of Uncle Vincent, fond memories of his yearly visits to Fermanagh to catchup with his Irish family, and enjoy meeting old friends and neighbours, daddy looked forward to Viincent coming for weeks, and visited him every day in Gallaghers, where they chatted and reminised for hours, I remember one year daddy lending Vincent a yellow Avenger to go visiting, roads slightly different in Canada, but both came back in one peace thank God, as mentioned by cousins, Vincent was very fond of good food, traditional Irish music, gaelic football and the odd Irish whiskey, no pub measures there, eye watering comes to mind, and Irish coffee a definite speciality. A lot of reminiscing this past week, daddy has told great stories from the Gillen family home over the years, with all the brothers and sisters, great memories to have, of course tinged with a lot of sadness that they are deceased, hopefully they are having a chat in heaven, and an Irish toast x
Rest in peace Vincent, lots of love to Bernadette and Kevin, will be thinking of you on Friday
Christy and all the family xx
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Regina lit a candle
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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We have great memories of Uncle Vincent, his quick wit, his big presence and love of his home, County Fermanagh. A famous meeting place was at his sister Kathleen's house at the crossroads, where neighbours would call in to shake his hand (which was like being caught in a vice) & welcome him home. Many's a great evening was spent in Britton's Pub, Pettigo, Co. Donegal and lots of reminiscing was done and wrongs put right. We miss his visits but we have the loveliest memories of a Fermanagh man, who never gave up his Irish citizenship despite the many years he lived in Toronto.
He loved his golf and the GAA - always talked about the Down All-Ireland winning team of the 1960's.
Rest in peace Vincent, we will never forget you.
Regina, Tom, Ronan, Niall & Louise
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Edel Gillen posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Great memories of uncle Vincent who came to visit Fermanagh every year up until 6 yrs ago. He always arrived with a bottle of whiskey and Bailey’s Irish cream. He made the best Irish coffees and was always ready to party.
He loved his golf and good restaurants and was very witty and telling funny stories from his youth and more recently as a bus driver in Toronto. He was a keen GAA supporter and managed to see Fermanagh play in Croke Park which will go down in history!
Rest in peace
Edel
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Catherine Gillen posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
When Uncle Vincent visited us in England I went with my dad (his brother) to collect him from Manchester Airport. Because of a strike the plane was diverted to Liverpool and the passengers transferred by bus to the airport. My dad sent me to the bus to collect him. 'But I've never met him, I've never seen a photo, I wouldn't be able to recognise him'. Well, I stepped on to the bus, looked down the rows of seats and said ' Hi Uncle Vincent' come with me.' There was no-one else it could have been. It was a wonderful thing, that, after my parents retired to Fermanagh, Vincent came back in to my father's life. He came to Ireland for 6 weeks at a time and, as Sinead says, threw himself in to the life there re-connecting with the family he had left behind as a young man and relishing meeting the new generation. I knew him to be a kind, funny and generous man. He was also a brave man. He took to calling my mother 'Corky' something my dad would never have got away with. Oh, he had enough charm to get away with it. Just. May his soul rest in peace.
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Sinead uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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We looked forward to and enjoyed Uncle Vincent's visits to Ederney (Gushedy). He slipped back into country living - getting around on Kathleen's (his sister) bicycle. Kept busy cutting hedges, helping in the hayfields, playing golf (there was never a shortage of golfing buddies around Ederney) and enjoyed the odd glass of whiskey after a hard day's work (those measures were far too large, Vincent!). It was always fun and we have great memories.
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Gretta Dillon lit a candle
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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Deep felt sympathy. Vince was a keen supporter of our Tyrone pub
nights and dances in support of The St.Patricks Day Parade.
Fond memories of good times spent.R.I.P.
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Peter Carter posted a condolence
Monday, October 21, 2019
Never met Vince but I know what kind of son and daughter he had and they're wonderful, warm, smart, good looking, funny and credits to the race. So make your way to heaven proud Vince!
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The family of Vincent Gillen uploaded a photo
Monday, October 21, 2019
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