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Peggy Gillmore Obituary
She was born April 19, 1924 in Lorain to Emma and Frank Gillmore, and was later adopted by her aunt and uncle Aura and Charles Wood.
Peggy graduated from Lorain High School in 1941, and was employed for 50 years by the Lorain Journal in the advertising and classified departments.
Peggy had been active in the Workshop Players, a theatrical organization. She studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland College, and was very talented with media such as clay, wood and paint.
Among other interests she loved animals, especially cats, they kept her company during her retired years.
Peggy was a member of the Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Church, and enjoyed reading spiritual devotions.
Ms. Gillmore was a sixth generation member of the Gillmore family who came from Massachusetts to settle in Lorain in 1810. Peggy loved researching the history of her family and Lorain.
She is survived by two nieces Susan Gillmore Dragovich and Judith (Mitchell) Gillmore Dalton, and a sister in law Johanna Gillmore, along with three great-nieces Meghan, Emily, and Abby and three great-nephews Jason, Justin and Colby.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Robert and Donald Gillmore and a niece Janet Gillmore.
Peggy's family would like to thank Doris and Bob Wenzel, Virginia Williams, and Renate Moore for their special caregiving.
Friends may call Friday February 28th from 11 A.M. till time of service at 1 P.M. in Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home, 2920 Broadway, Lorain. Rev. Dr. Bradley J. Donahue will officiate. Private burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Holly Sommerville
July 27, 2014
I am very saddened to hear that Peggy has passed. I always enjoyed our visits of tea and family stories. My father is rather upset and sends his condolences. Walter (Pekarek) Sommerville is Peggy's cousin.
Guy Gerbick
March 24, 2014
I was sorry to hear that Peggy is gone. She and my mother, Virginia Higgins-Gerbick, were great friends at Lorain High. As a child, I remember visiting with Peggy in Lorain. She was a very nice, smart lady. She will be missed.
This is a photo of Peggy Gillmore at the "Amherst spring" in the summer of 1941. My mother, Virginia Higgins-Gerbick, and Ashley are behind her.
Guy Gerbick
March 24, 2014
March 20, 2014
To Peggy's Family . . .
For 10 of Peggy's 50 years at the Journal, my desk was alongside hers. And during that time, I got to know this fiercely private, proud lady, a consummate professional who became more than a co-worker, but also a confidant and friend. Just recently, and after all these years, I was able to contact her (through a mutual friend) hoping to arrange a meeting, when I learned of her passing, so it came as a shock.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Rest in peace, Peg. Rest in peace.
Al Cerne -- North Canton, Ohio
Renee and Phil Dore
March 2, 2014
We are sorry to hear of Peggy's passing away. I always enjoyed talking to her about the history of her family and Charleston Village. She loved her home and her neighborhood and her heritage. She will be missed. Hopefully one day her family name will achieve further recognition-it was her dream and desire. Our sympathy to her family, Renee and Phil Dore
Rich Broglio
March 1, 2014
Peggy, Enjoyed our talks when you came in for dinner at the Roman Room after you were done at work. You became a very good friend! My sympathies to yout nieces.
Loraine Ritchey
March 1, 2014
Peggy you will be sorely missed in this neighborhood. I will miss our phone chats, you helped me through my bad times with your counsel and your welcoming front porch. Peace Loraine and family
February 27, 2014
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your sudden loss of Aunt Peggy. Love, Mike and Susan
Jerry Amato
February 26, 2014
I dad the wonderful privilege of working with Peggy in the Classified Ad Department of The Journal and thoroughly enjoyed her friendship, personality, professionalism and more. A great, great, lady.
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