Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Giles Anthonipillai
1958 - 2019
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Deborah Kesheshian posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2019
It was a great honour to care for Giles at Margaret Bahen Hospice.
On behalf of our entire MB Hospice family, please accept our deepest sympathies.
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Kimberley Frank posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2019
My sincere condolences to Tammy and her amazing children and extended family. I have a heavy heart for you and hope I can help in some way. Just give me a call and I will be more than happy to help in any way.
I feel so blessed and grateful to have met your remarkably positive, welcoming, hospitable, dedicated, and loving husband and father.
As Giles said to a not so nice person who was at his front door "I'll pray for you". Biggest hug ever!
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Heather and Patricia posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2019
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of our dear Giles. He was a very special person, a dear friend and was always there to assist us with our IT needs. We shall certainly miss him and his wonderful smile. God Bless You, Giles, and Rest in Peace.
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Joanne and Yik posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2019
Our deepest condolences to Tammy and Giles' family. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
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Gus Patras posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Please accept our condolences. We will remember Giles as a kind, positive and generous person. He was always available whenever I needed his assistance with IT issues but I also considered him a friend. I will miss him.
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Michael ang posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Our condolences to the family of Giles. You are in heaven now with the good lord watching over you. I am glad we shared our childhood growing up in Brunei. I still think back to the time in class and the the holidays. We spend lots of time together. Miss you buddy. Love you.
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Mike & Leah Springford posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
God bless you Giles. Rest In Peace.
You were a very dear friend to both of us and you will be sadly missed. Such a techical wizard and a great instrumentalist.
We cannot believe you have left us so suddenly. You were a great human being with a huge positive attitude about life.
Our scincere Condolences to your beautiful family. If we can help, please let us know.
Mike & Leah Springford.
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Les Caine lit a candle
Thursday, March 28, 2019
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May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Les Caine posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Giles helped me many times with technical issues but I always considered him a good friend. I will miss Giles and his generous spirit. I am surprised and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and many friends.
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Laley Deva posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his soul Rest In Peace
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Pius vetharajah posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences
I will miss my cousin dearly.
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Bob Lu uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 25, 2019
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George Lai posted a condolence
Monday, March 25, 2019
Dear Tammy,
My heart breaks that I have lost another Brother from the Pillai family. I look for them for over 34 years and when I finally got contact through Francis in 2017, Calistus Jiam has just left us 2 months before. I am glad that at least I manage to speak with Giles and his plans to bring his family to Brunei in 2018 but God has other plans for Giles.
Giles, Callistus and Francis were our playmates when we were kids and the brothers were often at our house at F15B, Jalan Ong Sum Ping in Brunei. The Pillai family stayed at another government quarters 5 minutes walk away. We played mostly football but as we grew up, Giles turn to music and Callistus to repairing autos. Francis the more intellectual guy, favoured the books.
It's always sad that a friend a brother leaves us behind but we choose to remember the great times that we had together albeit a short one.
Our thoughts and prayers for you and the kids. Hugs to Nelson, Natasha and Christina. God bless you all and Thank You Lord for crossing our paths.
Till we meet again Giles and Calistus, Rest in Peace.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 24, 2019
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Has anyone ever had a better/nicer smile?
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 24, 2019
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Giles was always happy to be making music.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 24, 2019
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Giles' fellow musicians (l to r, Mick, Sam, Jamie and Gord - Lead guitarist and founding member of *DASH+)
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 24, 2019
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After its first gig as "Hearts & Vultures"... Giles' band changed its name to *DASH+ to remember that its all about the fun!
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Donovan took over from Lane to play lead guitar and add some great vocals in Giles' band.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Giles rehearsing with his band (l to r, Jackson, Giles and Mick).
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Giles and his band played the legendary El Mocambo Tavern on Spadina Avenue in downtown Toronto the last night before it was closed!
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Giles' drummer - Debbie August-Moffatt (Seldom seen. She's tiny and usually at the back of the stage, hidden behind the rest of the band!).
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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The Cavanagh Family (l to r, Maylene, Susan, Marg & Mike) loved to hear Giles play. Photo taken at the Mitzie Hunter MP Re-election Party in Scarborough (August 1, 2013)
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Giles leading his band through the celebrations at Mitzie Hunter's re-election party in Scarborough (August 1 2013).
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 23, 2019
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Giles with newly re-elected Mitzie Hunter at her election party celebrations (l to r, Giles, Mick, Mitzie, Everton and Debbie - Lane not shown, must have been packing up gear or signing autographs).
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Jackson Ho posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2019
RIP
Deepest condolences to Gilles's family
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles keeping the band tight at the Virgo's Birthday Party at Route 66 Roadhouse in September 2012!
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles loved to rev up a party with his music!
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles laid back after a gig at Rock & Roll Heaven. (See table, bar must have been out of Corona).
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Too cool! Giles having great fun jamming again at Route 66 Roadhouse.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Cool Man Giles at Route 66 gig.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles having fun at the Harp & Crown. (Even the LEAFS on the big screen behind Giles didn't stop the music. The crowd didn't want the game on until after the gig)
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles just jamming with his band at Smilin' Jacks Restaurant.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles having fun again with his band at Smilin' Jacks Restaurant in Scarborough.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles laying down the bass beat at Route 66 Roadhouse - Virgo's Birthday Party
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles and Debbie (and Everton - not shown - must be getting a drink) created a wonderful musical atomosphere at the garden party held for my Mom & Dad's (Marg & Mike Cavanagh) 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles jamming with his band at the Harp & Crown Pub in Pickering. (l to r, Lane, Mick, Everton, Giles. Tiny Debbie hidden behind Everton - and her drums!)
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Mick Cavanagh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 22, 2019
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Giles kicking off the party with his band at Route 66 Roadhouse.
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Antony Pius Family posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
You and your family are in my heart and mind. My deepest sympathies on the passing of mono.
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Peter Loh posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2019
Sending our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.
From Peter Loh & Family.
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George Lai posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family. May Giles Rest in Peace.
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Kathleen Crowley lit a candle
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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My deepest condolences are with your family at this difficult time.
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Rose Plue uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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This is a picture of Giles in 1996 when we taught together. He could light up a room with his smile.
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Wendy Luong uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Camp @ Tobermory 2017
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The Erin Mills Development Corporation donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Giles was part of our Erin Mills Family. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time..
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Fr.Raphael Karalathukaran VC posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
May his soul rest in peace. He endured well in his sufferings of his sickness. By patiently accepting his sufferings he became like a saint and martyr. He died peacefully. I talked to him in his last moments. We hope that he is interfering for us in heaven as he promised.
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Fr. John Baptist Kikomeko posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2019
I had never met Giles, but he is a friend i met through prayer in his last days of life. I am sure he shared in the sufferings of Jesus in his last days. And i am sure he endured the suffering with his eyes fixed on the Lord. I pray that, after being freed from the bonds of mortality, my dear Giles may you share in the Glorious Resurrection of Christ.
Condolences to the wife, children and relatives and friends. Condolences to Fr. Raphael. R.I.P Giles. I will continue to pray for you and your dear Family.
From Fr. John Baptist Kikomeko from Uganda (E.A)
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Stephanie Norman and family posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tammy - You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Giles was an intelligent man and driven to provide the best life for you and your kids meaning he was a good husband to you and an amazing father to your kids. I know he always wanted the best for you. He was always kind to us. Although this world is unimaginable without him, his body is now perfectly whole again with our Heavenly Father. He will always be a part of you guys and forever in your hearts.
Love to you all.
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Karine Edmonds lit a candle
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Giles will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as a kind, happy, generous and genuine person. He was more than a co-worker to me and I will forever treasure the memories I have of him over the past 18 years. Giles was very proud of his family and always spoke about his children and Tammy. He shared many memories and stories about Joshua, Priya and Christina over the years! He will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences.
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KEVIN CHAN posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Giles was always a welcome sight at our office - always smiling and bringing treats. He'll be sorely missed.
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Clovis Lai lit a candle
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Dearest friend, Thank you for the memories of studying together, the music you played and the after school soccer on the field in Brunei. You were a patient encouraging teacher. You left too soon. Hugs to Tammy, Joshua, Natasha & Christina.
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Norman and Yen posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Our heart is filled with sadness. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May happy memories of Giles sustain and strengthen you as you navigate these difficult times of sorrow. Wishing you and your family peace, comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
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Peter Alaimo posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
GILES you bettered the life of every persons you interacted with. Your pain and suffering is done. Enjoy everlasting happiness in heaven. I’m happy you are surrounded by loved ones who have gone before you. I will miss you. My prayers to your family and loved ones.
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Peter Alaimo uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Graduation Day
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Peter Alaimo uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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GILES in action
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Peter Alaimo uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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My best friend and I at Centre Island
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The family of Giles Anthonipillai uploaded a photo
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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