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REGINALD A. GALLOP
Born: Jun 27, 1924
Date of Passing: Mar 30, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDR. REGINALD A. GALLOP June 27, 1924 March 30, 2014 After a brief illness, at the age of 89, Reg passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital on March 30, 2014 with his wife, Pat, at his side. Reginald (Reg) A. Gallop was born June 27, 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was predeceased by his parents, Josephine (Pike) and Herbert Gallop, and siblings Agnes (White), Raphael, Clare (Johnston), all of Australia, and a grandson, Bryan. Reg was also predeceased by his first wife Alma Mary (Gelston) in 2000 after 48 years of marriage. Reg leaves to mourn their children Elizabeth Huntley (Buddy), Damien Gallop (Ella), Maria Fairlie (Bryn), Karen Humeau-Gallop (Jean-Marie), Monica Biggar (Paul), and Paul Gallop (Lucy). As well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his brother, Lawrence Gallop. In 2003, Reg met Pat Pelham and they were married in 2005. Reg also leaves to mourn his stepchildren; Stacey Brandow (Roy) and Aubrey Brandow (Song). Reg loved to reminisce about growing up in Australia and the many pranks he loved to play on his friends and siblings. He often recalled with great joy tales of his mischievous youth; many of them fondly recorded with the hope of maintaining the family tradition. Experimenting with chemicals, inventing things, and how things work became a passion for him that developed into his career in chemistry and food technology and was a part of many of his hobbies. In his pre-university studies, Reg was tutored by the Christian Brothers which enabled him to gain entrance into the Sydney Technical College where he later studied Chemical Sciences. During the war, he worked as a lab technician in developing portable food rations for soldiers. As he continued his academic studies, he met and married Mary Gelston in 1952 and they later moved to Oregon, USA with their young family. Reg earned his doctorate in Food Sciences and Technology from Oregon State University. His studies and research positions took the young family all over the world, from Tasmania to Corvallis (Oregon), Chipping Campden (England), Fredericton (New Brunswick), and finally to Winnipeg. In 1966, Reg secured employment as the first Department Head (Dean) of Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba, and he retired in 1989 after 23 years of service. Reg loved his work, especially working with colleagues and students on research projects and improving water processes in food processing plants. He enjoyed finding solutions to all sorts of technical problems. Reg was a man of great faith and was devoted to the Roman Catholic Church. His training in Catholic Apologetics, taught him how to defend the faith. Reg brought a deep appreciation of the faith to all who knew him. In 1984 Reg was introduced to lilies and instantly became a self-quoted "lily addict." His passion for lilies became a life-time hobby, providing him with many hours of enjoyment at his summer home at Victoria Beach, Manitoba. He appreciated his many friends in the local lily community, the North American Lily Society and others whom he corresponded with online. Reg found love a second time with his wife, Pat. They were strong faith companions, and enjoyed eight beautiful years of marriage. Their times at the cottage with friends and family brought them much happiness. Visitation and prayers will take place on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., St. Ignatius Church, 255 Stafford Street. Donations in Reg's memory may be made to: Campaign Life Coalition Manitoba. Email: clcwpgmb@gmail.com. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2014
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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It has always been one of my very few regrets in life that I did not meet Reg Gallop when he offered me an appointment to join his then newly formed Food Science and Technology Depertment at the University of Manitoba in 1966. Family circumstances precluded me from accepting the offer. Clearly Dr. Gallop was held in high regard by those who knew him and I regret not having had the opportunity to meet him. His response to my being unable to join him in 1966 was most understanding, sympathetic and helpful. I am very pleased that I have managed to recover these warm tributes to him. - Posted by: Dr.Keith Morgan (Offered an appointment as Associate Professor with Dr.Gallop in 1966 which I was unable to take up) on: Feb 02, 2015
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It was because of him that I found my spirituality and thirst for knowledge. His openness and friendliness will be remembered for the rest of my days. He was an inspirational man and he will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Aaron W. (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2015
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Dear Family of Reginald Gallop. Please accept my sincere condolences with your sad loss. My Grandfather John Joseph Rumble was a brother of Herbert Gallop's Mother Henrietta Rumble B1908 all born at Watervale Blind Creek via Murrumburrah NSW Australia Yours Sincerely Patricia Turk nee Rumble, 78 Hopewood Crescent Fairy Meadow NSW Australia - Posted by: Patricia Turk nee Rumble (Distant Relative on the Rumble side ) on: Oct 21, 2014
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Dr. Gallop was such a nice fellow to know and meet. Always a nice smile and he was so proud showing off his gardens and flowers at the Cottage. I really enjoyed my tour, and his knowledge of different variety of lilies was so vast! His loss is a big impact on the local community, he will be dearly missed! - Posted by: Cathy (Friend/Parishoner) on: Apr 04, 2014
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Dear Pat, This is to express our regrets at your and our loss. Reggie stayed at our home when he gave a talk on issues Catholics are confronted with. He was a distinguished and fearless champion of the Catholic faith and one of the strongest Pro-Lifers in Canada. How I recall with pleasure our discussions on many issues when I myself was able to lecture for Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) in Canada. May he rest in the peace and joy of Christ. - Posted by: James and Ruth Likoudis (friends in Buffalo, NY area) on: Apr 04, 2014
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My heart goes out to you, Pat, and to all of Reg's wonderful family at your loss as he enters the presence of God. Reg and I shared the friendship of our good friend, Dr. Raphael T. Waters, whose own life story goes back to the days over six decades ago when Reg and Ray were battling the communist threat in Sydney, Australia, together -- and studying under the famed Fr. Austin Woodbury, whose intellectual splendor illuminated and inflamed the minds of all his students with an ardent passion for truth. That passion for truth and to disseminate it to others clearly marked Reg's whole life with the desire to share his keen understanding of the world with as many others as he could reach. That brilliant light flowing from him even unto the his last days on Earth shall be badly missed by all whose lives his touched, including me. God rest and keep you good friend! - Posted by: Dr. Dennis Bonnette (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2014
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I met Dr. G. only once in the latter part of his life, and found him to be a most enjoyable and witty man. We turned out to have a good deal in common and in fact he had some influence on my career as a chemist years before...I suspect that he was one of those people whose influence behind the scenes extended to many people whether they knew it or not....thoughts are with his wife and their family for the loss of a good man. - Posted by: Geoffrey Mandzuk (Aquaintance, home care nurse,fellow chemist) on: Apr 04, 2014
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Pat Sorry to hear about your loss. I admired Reg's intellectual prowess, as you will also. All the best at this difficult time - Posted by: John Driedger (Advisor) on: Apr 03, 2014
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My thoughts are with you Pat as you remember the wit and wisdom Reg shared with us all. His merry and mischievous twinkling eyes brightened our time at the St.Ignatius coffee group. Blessings and love to all the family and especially to the Third Musketeer at this time. - Posted by: Laura Steimsn Shofley (friend) on: Apr 03, 2014
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Pat - so sorry to hear of your loss. I regret that we are still in Mesa and unable to attend the service. I will call you upon our return to Brandon. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Love, Vivian and Carl - Posted by: Vivian Ward-Golletz (Long-time friend of Pat) on: Apr 03, 2014
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Pat - my condolonces on the passing of your husband. It is a great thing to find true love. Bask in the wonderful memories you have of your time with him. - Posted by: Helen Patrick (Warner) (friend of Pat's) on: Apr 03, 2014
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I met Dr. G. in 1991. He was the inspiration for my family to immigrate from Australia to Canada and he became a close family friend. We spent many enjoyable vacations (summer and winter) at his cottage at Sandy Bay. - Posted by: Chris (Family friend) on: Apr 03, 2014
