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Laurance GILL Obituary

GILL, Laurance E. 76, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, from Congestive Heart Failure. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Janet Gill; his daughter, Jacqueline Cherry (spouse Dean Cherry), and his son, Gregg Gill (spouse Jenni Gill). Laurance is also survived by four grandchildren, Chad Cherry, Madison Cherry, Chloe Cherry and Grace Gill. Born and raised in New York City, NY, the only son of Genevieve Major. After graduating from Brooklyn Tech High School, Laurance went on the attend Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, where he sailed around the world and then received his Master's at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. Gill was a successful business man in the corporate world as well as his own business ventures. He was also a devoted husband and father with a passion for golf. A Memorial Service is to be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Victory Worship Center, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson, AZ wwwgrmtucson.com. Arrangements entrusted to ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Aug. 2, 2017.

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elaine fleming ruonavaara

September 21, 2025

Dear Jackie , Janet, and Greg I recently submitted an inquiry and sadly found Larry's obit

I am truly sorry sorry and send my heartfelt condolences to you. I was fortunate to work with Larry at Carlson South West in the greenspoint area office in Houston which was based in Cochituate, Boston Mass as Arcitectural/Engineering Firm
Larry was certainly accomplished and superior in his field
I was fortunate to have the time to work along side of such an accomplished leader
Elaine [email protected]

Clarence Dalrymple

July 27, 2024

Larry was a true friend to me. He was a great member of the church where I was pastor. He was always an encourager and great man of faith and always uplifted those around him. We will all be reunited together vey soon.

Clarence Dalrymple

August 7, 2017

Janet, Jackie, and Greg,We know that Larry is in the presence of the Lord. All of our hope is in Jesus Christ and what He did So we could have the assurance of Heaven.Larry was a great friend and man of integrity. He loved life and he loved his family. Larry will be missed but never forgotten.
God' Peace To All of You.

August 3, 2017

Sincere condolences goes out to the Gill family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of Laurance.

MARCEL T

August 2, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear love one. Please find comfort in MATTHEW 5:4 which says
"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted ".

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