A Wonderful and Chemically Fruitful Life
Dr. Gillespie was born in London, England, at August 21, 1924. He received his education at University of London and received a B.Sc in 1945, a Ph.D in 1949, and a D.Sc in 1957. He became a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry in London College University during the years 1950-1958. Following on the same year of 1958, he became a Professor Emeritus at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He is currently semi-retired and continues to teach at McMaster University.