Gillis, Heather Elaine – 76, of South Farmington, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 in Valley Hospice, Kentville. Born in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Elaine (Brewster) and Lorne Pearle. After some years of working in hospitals and schools, Heather focused on raising her family and doing many hobbies, like pottery, calligraphy, tole painting, and genealogy. Her love of family history went from a weekend hobby to a 45 year endeavour.  She mapped out nearly 14,000 descendants.  In later life, she became a Baptist pastor and touched many lives at Victoria Vale Baptist Church and Port Lorne Baptist Church.  The family wishes to extend thanks to the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Valley Hospice.  Surviving are her husband, Robert "Bob" Benjamin, South Farmington; sons, Darren, Vancouver; Craig, Eastern Passage; Evan (Terri) Gillis, Rockland, ON; grandchildren, Nathan and Payton; step children Helen (Steven) Ribble, Puslinch; John (Kim) Benjamin, Nictaux; brothers, James (Sandy Henry) Pearle, Meadowvale; Keith (Bonnie) Pearle, Moshers Corner; Ross (Ellen) Pearle, Mount Uniacke. Predeceased by her first husband Erle Gillis; brother Lorne "Ivan" and Adelbert "Del". Cremation has already taken place. Burial will be in the Torbrook Mines United Cemetery at a later date. The family invites you to attend a drop in Celebration of Life and reception at any time between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28 ^th in the Victoria Vale Baptist Church Hall. There will be no formal service. Let's all share memories and stories of Heather's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, 1-855-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com