The world lost a scholar and a gentleman when Terry Gillin, aged 79, died on February 20, 2024. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Terry led a peripatetic university teaching life, imparting sociological knowledge and principles to young minds in both the US and Canada. He ended his teaching career at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 2013. Diagnosed with Lewy-Body Dementia in 2020, Terry finally peacefully lost the battle.

A life-long learner and seeker of social justice, Terry worked to make the world a better place through his actions and words. Terry strove to bring more equity into his part of the world through teaching and writing. He received the Order of Niagara from the Anglican Niagara Diocese for his volunteer work with Bishop's committees and for events at St. Cuthbert Anglican Church in Oakville, Ontario. Whether he was interviewing priest candidates, running the pancake supper, organizing the Christmas tree sale, or setting up for church meetings,Terry did it all.

Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Robin Haley-Gillin; his brother, Michael Gillin and sister-in-law, Pamela Newberry; and much loved cousins, Lee Gillin, Bridget Smith, Linda Bernard and others too numerous to list. He is predeceased by his beloved son, Luke Gillin; his parents, Ted and Peg Gillin; and cousin, Jack Gillin. Terry's family would like to thank the amazing care staff at Queen's Garden in Hamilton, Ontario. They treated him with love, kindness and respect and became a part of our family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, at Kopriva-Taylor Funeral Home in Oakville from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The funeral will be on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 am at St. Cuthbert Anglican Church, 1541 Oakhill Drive, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Luke Gillin Fund at the Community Foundation of Mississauga ;  Luke Gillin Fund (fcsuite.com) https://cfom.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1114 the C.T. Gillin Community Development Student Award ; https://bit.ly/TerryGillin or a charity of your choice.