Date: Wednesday June 5 2024
Event:
South Shore Saints Barbershop Chorus
Presents
The Don Gillespie Tribute BBQ Fundraiser
Event:
South Shore Saints Barbershop Chorus
Presents
The Don Gillespie Tribute BBQ Fundraiser
Donald William Gillespie 1932 - 2024
In Memory of Don Gillepsie, Founding Member of
The South Shore Saints Barbershop Chorus
Excerpts of an article written by By Tatsuya Oyama (Tenor of South Shore Saints)
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the South Shore Saints hosted their Annual Barbeque. This year’s event was special, as it served as an occasion to honor the life of the late Donald (Don) William Gillepsie, the last original charter member of our organization to pass away. We were most fortunate that his wife Cathy Gillepsie, who made the trip from Ontario, shared her memories of Don with us among a packed house full of kindred spirits from all across the Greater Montreal region.
The more than 100 guests who filled the hall. "Don" had been the last surviving “Founding Father” of the South Shore Saints.
The ensuing entertainment showcased one of the most eclectic collections of a cappella groups in recent memory at one of our events. The presence of the members of the Greater Montreal Chapter of the BHS (consisting of Chorale Quatrevoix and the West Island Harmony Chorus), the Greater Montreal Chorus, as well the recently formed Encore NDG Singing Chorus made for a truly memorable gathering appropriate for the special occasion. Frank Kermit (made an) eloquent tribute to Don Gillespie, followed by a performance by the Encore NDG Singing Chorus
And to all who helped us raise funds to commemorate Don Gillepsie’s role in the founding, establishment, and growth of our organization, thank you for your generosity. Your gifts will be donated to Sing Canada Harmony to secure a plaque in Don’s name on the “Keep a Melody Ringing Award” at BHS headquarters—a plaque that serves to commemorate deceased members of the society and is tied to Sing Canada Harmony and the Harmony Foundation of the BHS.
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the South Shore Saints hosted their Annual Barbeque. This year’s event was special, as it served as an occasion to honor the life of the late Donald (Don) William Gillepsie, the last original charter member of our organization to pass away. We were most fortunate that his wife Cathy Gillepsie, who made the trip from Ontario, shared her memories of Don with us among a packed house full of kindred spirits from all across the Greater Montreal region.
The more than 100 guests who filled the hall. "Don" had been the last surviving “Founding Father” of the South Shore Saints.
The ensuing entertainment showcased one of the most eclectic collections of a cappella groups in recent memory at one of our events. The presence of the members of the Greater Montreal Chapter of the BHS (consisting of Chorale Quatrevoix and the West Island Harmony Chorus), the Greater Montreal Chorus, as well the recently formed Encore NDG Singing Chorus made for a truly memorable gathering appropriate for the special occasion. Frank Kermit (made an) eloquent tribute to Don Gillespie, followed by a performance by the Encore NDG Singing Chorus
And to all who helped us raise funds to commemorate Don Gillepsie’s role in the founding, establishment, and growth of our organization, thank you for your generosity. Your gifts will be donated to Sing Canada Harmony to secure a plaque in Don’s name on the “Keep a Melody Ringing Award” at BHS headquarters—a plaque that serves to commemorate deceased members of the society and is tied to Sing Canada Harmony and the Harmony Foundation of the BHS.