Bill Gillies reported to us the sad news about his younger brother, Cyril  Gillies, who passed away on 22 January 2009  at the age of 78 years. Cyril had a heart complaint and blood platelet problems for last few years. Cyril was the youngest of the three Gillies brothers. Cyril was on the Hill in Clyde  from 1938 - 42.  (Bill 1932 - 40 & Ron 1933 - 41).

On leaving The Hill, Cyril returned to his native Yorkshire, and set up a painting and decorating business for a number of years. From this he moved on to work for the local  Council and  stayed with them until retirement. For many years he held the position of Senior Painting Surveyor for Doncaster Council in Yorkshire. Cyril was a qualified Football Referee and also organized and managed two youth soccer teams in the local  senior youth league in Doncaster.