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H. Gillen Obituary
Portsmouth - Dr. Henry Barry Gillen, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Olde Towne Portsmouth on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was the son of the late Henry William and Mary Lou Gillen of Norfolk.
He is survived by his two daughters, Amy Lynn Avery and Susan Elizabeth Fancher; his twin brother, Larry Gillen; three grandchildren, Peter Hagemeyer, Caroline Cassity and Mary Grace Hagemeyer; a niece, Patrice Malena; and a nephew, Scott Chance.
Barry was a graduate of Granby High School, East Carolina University and was granted his Ph.D. from Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Gillen was a faculty member in Old Dominion University's psychology department for over four decades sharing his knowledge, wisdom and amazing sense of humor with tens of thousands of young minds. He was awarded the honor of Associate Professor Emeritus in 2012.
He was an active member of the Collie and Sheltie Rescue of Southeastern Virginia and SASS, an organization which keeps alive the values and cowboy traditions of the nineteenth century American West.
A private memorial service will be held in the near future. Those wishing to make a contribution in lieu of flowers are encouraged to make a donation to the Southeastern Collie and Rescue of Southeastern Virginia at 1316 Shepard Ave. Norfolk, VA 23518.
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Gina M. Bondi Polychronopoulos
February 25, 2013
He was a wonderful character, eccentric and brilliant. His memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved. He was my adviser for one of my research studies and was a wonderful mentor. I learned a lot from him and hope that he rests peacefully.
Joyce Chambers
February 23, 2013
Amy, Susan and L--Sorry for your loss. May you be at peace knowing that B is.
Carla Ashby
February 4, 2013
Dr. Gillen was my favorite professor at ODU, I really enjoyed his classes. Then about 15 years after graduation, I saw him at a collie rescue picnic, he was still the same funny guy. Rest in peace, Dr. Gillen, I'm proud to have known you.
Cathy Cooke
February 4, 2013
My condolences to Barry's family. He was quite a character and will be missed.
Sue Haut
February 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Barry was one of the original "Boat People" in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Class in March of 1988. We sure had a blast, but I knew to keep Barry in front of me if I ever saw him on the water.
He was a true intellect and friend to all.
Bob and Jane Fancher
January 31, 2013
Susan, keeping you and all of your family in our hearts and prayers. We love you!
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