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Joseph Gillis Obituary

GILLIS, Joseph "Gary" Of Brighton November 16, 2008. Beloved son of Lorna (Gouthro) and the late Clarie Gillis. Brother of James, Linda and her partner David Harrington all of Allston, William of Brighton and Jean Scalia and her husband Tony of Abington. Also survived by many aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, cousins, a grandnephew and his late aunt Myrna Collins and his cousin Michael Collins. Funeral from the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (Nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON Thursday at 8 am. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church at 9 am. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hrs. Wednesday 4-8 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Gary may be made to American Liver Foundation 75 Maiden Lane Suite 603 NY, NY 10038. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. For directions & guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617 782 1000

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2008.

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Elaine Rolls-Thomas

November 20, 2008

Linda, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
Losing a sibling is such an awful thing. It's like losing a piece of your heart.
My deepest sympathies,

James McCormack

November 19, 2008

Linda/Jimmy
I was sorry to hear about your brother. My condolences.

Carol (Whalen) Paris

November 19, 2008

Dear Linda and family,

Words of comfort are difficult to find when they are needed the most. I hope your fond memories of Gary will help you through this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

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