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for Dennis Gillette
Mike Gable
December 27, 2013
Dear Mimi and the Gillette Family,
I am so sorry to here of this news. The times that I was so blessed to spend with the Gillette's while in the company of the Milvain and Batzer family's will ALWAYS be remembered.
Buck touched many people with his smile and positive attitude.
You and your family are, and have been in my prayer's daily.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Peggy Rowe
December 18, 2013
Dear Mimi and family: My heart aches for you. I will always remember the Happy Sailors and your dedication to each other. This is a great loss for you, your family and friends and the sailing community. I will never forget your kindness @ Conch Inn, babysitting my girls and teaching them about Lovey's pizza.
Fondly: Peggy Inganamort Rowe
Michele Verville-Saigol
December 16, 2013
Dear Mrs. Gillette, Rebecca & Family,
We are so sorry for the tragic loss of a great man. The ceremony was so touching and a beautiful celebration of a life well lived! Forever in our hearts, and we all send lots of love and prayers.
Love, Michele, Shahid, Kylie & Kendel Saigol
Ronald Premuroso
December 16, 2013
Dear Mimi, Rex, and family, words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Dennis' passing. I feel privileged to have known and worked with Dennis in the past and to meet all of you, his wonderful family, which he was always proud of. I pray for all of you, and all of us have nothing but positive memories of Dennis-he will be missed by everyone. Best, Ron
Pat Knowles
December 16, 2013
Dear Mimi and family;
Your Buck was the most fun, with a huge smile and a spectacular laugh that he used to warm every room and heart. A stand-up, stand-by-you guy who was so, so kind and generous to my family. I am terribly sorry that we lost touch over the years but you were always thought of with the deepest appreciation.
My heart breaks for your loss.
Lovingly, always
Tony Aiello
December 13, 2013
Buck Gillette. I always thought to myself…what a great name. The name itself just screams leadership, honor, strength, intelligence, wit and integrity. In this case, it was more than just a cool name. The man truly backed up the name with all the qualities listed above. Mona always said, “If you want to do something special with your life….be like Buck”. She was always good at issuing “tall orders”. I’m confident that somewhere in the universe Mona and Buck are having a laugh while enjoying a stuffed artichoke along with Coors beer smuggled across the Mississippi before its time.
Mimi and Family, I am sending love and positive thoughts your way.
Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Warm regards,
Tony Aiello
Joe & Marge Heaton
December 13, 2013
So very sorry for your loss,I know words can't begin to comfort you at this time, But you are in our heart and prayers, with our deepest Love. Buck was An "Icon" for all who knew him,and will be loved forever.
Bob Wheeler
December 13, 2013
Mimi, Sarah, Becky & Rex, I'm sorry to hear of Buck's passing. Buck was one of the finest individuals I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with. I wish I could be at his celebration as I have many happy and uplifting stories to share of our interactions. Buck Gillette left this planet a better place!
Mike Kirner
December 13, 2013
Rexford, Sarah, Mimi & Rebeccah:
My sincere condolonces for the loss of your father.
Although many years have come and gone since we last spoke, I have indelible and pleasant memories of the early years of Electra football, Coral Springs and how your family & Buck played an important role. He was a man with a certain presence, style and sharp wit. He always reminded me of the actor Ross Martin, who starred in the Wild Wild West show from the seventies. Tomorrow, along with Roger Knight and Joe Sadar, I shall see you at the Memorial. I'm sure Buck is sailing a streamlined yacht high up in the heavens and is as proud as can be of the family that misses him so dearly and utterly.
Ray Canales
December 13, 2013
Dennis had a smile for us all, our Sensormatic days in Deerfield, his great suspenders....his kindness, and humor has never been forgotten. I dont think Key West will forget him either....a class act!
Ray Canales
Claire Logan
December 13, 2013
Mimi, my heart goes out to you. As one of the 6 "kiwi's" I have so many wonderful, fun, and wild memories that included Buck. Buck was one of Billy's first football coaches. I was so glad he was part of the coaching staff because he offered something other than just a knowledge of the game. Class was what I would call it. Buck was a classy, nice guy. We actually got to grow up and raise our children together since we first met 42 years ago. Rex, Sarah and Rebecca are such a fine example of who you both are as human beings. Find some consolation in knowing that our beloved "kiwi's" Mary Berch Dale and Carolyn Mills
are up there and will be looking after him for you. I love you, Mimi. Claire Logan
December 12, 2013
My dear friend Mimi and your wonderful family. It is with heavy heart that I send you this heartfelt message. Not many words can describe the vibrant (and adorable) Buck! Always a smile and a look of adoration for his beautiful (sometimes "Ditzy") wife!! All the years of togetherness in the growing of Coral Springs, sports for all the kids and we really found our best roots there with all of our families. Howard will welcome Buck with a good handshake and a "shaker" full of some "joy juice". Love and blessings to all of the Coffeyviller's.
Lee Rinderman and family
Mooresville, NC
Phil Logan
December 12, 2013
Dear Mimi,
Sorry to hear about Bucky. I kept meaning to run down the coast to see you all.
December 12, 2013
Mimi, Sarah, Rex, and Becky,
I am so sorry to hear of Buck's passing. What a shock. The thoughts of the Lytle family from across the canal are with you. I suspect Buck and Marshall are trading sea stories somewhere at this point over a rum an'.
Fair winds and following seas Buck.
Marshall(III) and Janice Lytle
Patricia (Pfohl) Jackson
December 12, 2013
Mimi & Family & Delno
What a wonderful privilege to have known Bucky in our growing up years in Coffeyville. Bucky was a very fine person! Thankful I got to see both of you at our class reunion in 2012.
Sending thoughts and prayer to all of you.
Mark Yonge
December 12, 2013
Mimi - I was very saddened to hear about Buck and want to express my sincere sympathy for you and your family's loss. Buck was always a very kind person and he will be missed. Mark Yonge
John Verville
December 12, 2013
Dear Gillette Family,
There are certain people in this world who influence and shape the outcome of the people we become. Mr Gillette was one of them for me. Although it has been a long time since I had the pleasure of visiting your family, Buck led by example on how to be a man, a husband and a father. I can only hope that I will be as successful as he was in those endeavors. Not only was he a great man, he also made me appreciate the talents of Willie Nelson:). Our prayers and love are for you all. And to one of my heros, Buck Rest in Peace.
John and Family
December 12, 2013
Dear Mimi & family, I was stunned to learn about Buck's sudden death. He was one of the best. Always free with a smile and laugh, he brought a special quality to the Orleans. My entire family will miss him. Our love to all of you during this very difficult time
Mary Smith
David Gress
December 12, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss of a dear man. We enjoyed our time spent with you at Carousel Marina. Bucky, even though we knew him a short while, was a happy, nice man. God bless you in your time of sorrow. Pat and David Gress
December 11, 2013
Mimi, Sarah, Rex, Becky and the rest of the Gillette crew
We were so stunned and saddened to learn of Buck's passing; heartfelt condolences to all. and also a very big thank you for letting us share in your family get together this summer in BBH, giving us memories we can cherish forever.
To Buck: on the water always, may you find fair winds and following seas.
Cliff, L. A. and Darel
December 11, 2013
Dear Mimi and your family,
I was saddened so by the news about Bucky and, on the other hand, felt to very fortunate to have visited with you in October. It had been so many years since we have seen each other. One wishes great comraderie like that would last forever and ever. So very sorry that such a wonderful man is no longer with us. Please know that he will be missed so. Love to you and your children and grandchildren.
Millie Gilbert
Dick & Mariyn (Metzer) (McWhorter
December 11, 2013
Dear Mimi and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bucky was a great guy. May God be with you all in your sorrow.
Jeanette Ross Coleman
December 11, 2013
Dear Mimi, What wonderful memories I have of our years together in Coffeyville. How fortunate that we spent some time together there recently for a class reunion. I will always remember him as a loyal friend with a ready smile. I will try my best to be there to celebrate his life on Saturday. Love and prayers to your family, Jeanette (Ross) Coleman
Maggie Engelberg
December 11, 2013
Buck was an amazing man that charmed you and made you fall in love with him the moment you met him. The mischevious twinkle in his eye is something I will forever remember, as well as his deep love for the beautiful Mimi. Buck - you will be greatly missed by family, friends and many others you came into contact with over these many years. You truly do have the wind at your back right now.
carol & Paul Lunt
December 11, 2013
Mimi, Rex, Sarah, Rebecca, and children,
With a heavy heart we write this message. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for each of you. Dennis was a Great guy with a Great Big smile and that is how we will remember him. I'm sure God has a special place for him as he did with our dear friend Jack. Now they're together. Wish we could be there for all of you. Love to all, Paul and Carol
Marti Geren Black
December 11, 2013
Dear Mimi, and children and grandchildren,
My heart is heavy for you. I would so love to be there for Buck's celebration of life.
Please know I am there in spirit and with love to all of you. Buck was a very special man, and I remember our fun times together at Lake Winnebago, Annapolis and at your first home in Ft. Lauderdale. Maybe Bill Geren is waiting to go sailing with him, I hope so.
Marti Geren Black
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