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Robert Gillette Obituary

Of Westford, Oct 24. Husband of Debra (Robertson) Gillette. Father of Karen (Collins) Madden and her husband Thomas of Danbury, CT and Kara Gillette of South Boston, Alvin Collins and his wife Jennifer of Apex, NC, Michael Gillette of Westford and Mark Gillette of Chelmsford. Brother of William Gillette and his wife Karen and Daniel Gillette and the late Rosie Joseph. He will also be remembered by his mother and father-in-law Norman and Gloria Robertson; sister-in-law Jeannie Bailey and her husband George: three brothers-in-law Bud and Dale Robertson, Larry Joseph and very close friends Jamie and Janice Stephens. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 10 am at the Littleton Congregational Church, King St., Littleton. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-8 pm with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the Gillette's have requested that friends honor his memory with donations in his name to the Bethke Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital, ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 www.badgerfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 26, 2007.

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Moira Hammel

January 14, 2021

Did Bob work at Wang? If so, I was a coworker. Great guy!

Will Currier

October 20, 2008

I cannot believe it has been about two years since Bob's passing. I think of him often and can only hope my errors in not keeping in contact with his family as I should have will not make them feel as though they are forgotten. They are indeed thought of often and I will continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

deanna shattuck

November 6, 2007

Change is to one man the death of a friend,
To another the birth of a child.
Change is the shifting of soft winds of spring,
to a hurricane deadly and wild.

Change is the moving of the hourglass sands,
It's the coming of dawn after dark.
Change is taking one step at a time,
The emotion in each persons heart.

But change in the end, will not change at all
The one constant in everyone's lives
Change is the light at the end of the tunnel
The healer who opens our eyes.

Deb only time can heal, remember the good and even the bad you know where to find us -the girls at the shop

Mark Boucher

November 3, 2007

Dear Deb and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Laura and I will always have very fond memories of Bob, always the ultimate Red Sox fan in his baseball cap, while enjoying vacation time along with you, Gloria and Norman.
Please keep in touch.
Love, your vacation friends,
Mark & Laura Boucher

Judy Donohoe

October 31, 2007

Dear Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Judy Donohoe

Marea Canning

October 29, 2007

Dear Debbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.
Your Neighbors,
Marea, Marea, Jayson and Caroline Canning

Pamala Hewitt

October 26, 2007

Dear Deb, Even tho its been many years since we have seen each other, I shall always be fond f all the great times we shared. I Feel your pain and know exactly how you must be feeling at this time. My sincersest sympathy to you, Alvin and Karen. I never knew Bob but you must have been very happy. God Bless and know you are not alone. My prayers go out to you. Always Pamala Hewitt

Karen Gillette

October 26, 2007

Bob made me feel welcomed always before and after I became a family member. Even though years passed before we would get to see the families again, I knew Bob would greet me as though no years had passed.
Over the last few months I can see how Bob would put up a good fight to remain here with his wife and family.
His family will be kept in my prayers and thoughts until they are in his presence again.
Your sister-in-law
Karen

Leigh Joseph

October 26, 2007

Uncle Bob was the favorite uncle growing up. He took us camping, brought us to see the original Star Wars movies, and took me for rides in his jeep. He instilled in me my love for dogs and had a quiet tenderness about him that always made me feel respected and loved. Though many years have since passed, I still hold those memories dear to me. He walks now with mom and nana and smiles looking down on us.

Will Currier

October 26, 2007

I will miss Bob and his friendship. He served as an example to all of us regarding how to be a good friend and the importance of service to others. May God Bless all of the Gillette family at this time - you may never know the extent to which Bob touched others' lives, but he will long be remembered as a great man.

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