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John Gillis Obituary

In Reading, formerly of Framingham, June 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Ann M. (Laura) Gillis. Devoted father of Luanne Duncan of Maynard, Joseph of Suwanee, GA, David of Parkesburg, PA, Kirk of Tanzania, and Scot of Peabody. Grandfather of David, Tiffany, Kendra, Tara, Casey, Lauren, Shayla, Marisa, John, and Emma. Great Grandfather of Connor and Izabella. Brother of Mary, James, and Marguerite Gillis, Helen Dowd, Sally Hutchings, Peter and Larry Gillis, and Sandra Ridge and the late Rose Liberty. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for Funeral Services at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA, on Friday, June 13 at 11 A.M. Donations in John's memory may be made to The Salvation Army of Mass. Attn: Development/WS, 147 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116 or at www.use.salvationarmy.org or to Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or at www.DAV.org. Veteran Korea, U.S.A.F. Online Guestbook, condolences and directions are available. O'Donnell & Mulry Funeral Home 617-436-4261 www.odonnellandmulry.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 8, 2008.

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Krista

June 3, 2009

Throughout the years, the Gillis family remain in my thoughts and prayers. And who could ever forget John's frightful version of 'The Golden Arm'?

Suzanne Currier

December 4, 2008

Johnny will always be missed. As the oldest and most conservative of my uncles, he always had a way of making things "interesting" at those holiday dinners. Though I often disagreed with his politics, the way he lead his life, pointed me in a different direction. Miss you John and thank you....Hugs Suzi xoxoxo

Mike Casey

July 11, 2008

Mr. Gills,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF in Korea. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Dorothy Curtis

June 22, 2008

We were very sorry to hear of John's passing. We have thought of all of you over the years with fond memories of your thoughtfulness and good times that will never be forgotten. Remember Tatassett, hot sausages on the grill, the water slide and head dunking! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dotty and Karen Curtis

Lynne Curtis

June 22, 2008

We are all so sorry to hear about John. I know it's been years but I will always remember John and Ann's great sense of humor, and caring. Love and miss you much.

Emma Balboni

June 19, 2008

Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and family

marie russo

June 14, 2008

scott i was so sorry to hear about your father
marie from lynnfield

allways smiling

June 8, 2008

David Gillis

June 8, 2008

Dad we will all miss you
the world will miss you
God will enjoy your presence and humor

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