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Rosemary Gillis Obituary

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Rosemary (O'Donnell) Gillis, 82, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Weston J. Gillis. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in the South End of Boston and was a graduate of Boston Schools. Mrs. Gillis was a dedicated homemaker at home with her family. She was a member of the Stoughton Senior Center. In her free time, she enjoyed ceramics, reading, having lunch with friends and spending time with her beloved family. Mrs. Gillis is survived by her loving children; Daniel J. Gillis and his longtime companion Gail Lussier of Middleboro, Michelle Hamilton and her husband James of Rockland and David J. Gillis and his wife Kathleen of Brockton. She was the grandmother of David Gillis, Patrick and Kelly Hamilton and Natalia Simmons. Funeral Prayers will be offered in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rt. 27), Stoughton on Friday at 11 AM. Visiting Hours will be prior to the prayers from 9-11 AM. Interment will take place at Rock Ridge Cemetery, Sharon. Donations in Rosemary's memory may be made to the Ilse Marks Food Pantry, PO Box 812, Stoughton, MA 02072.

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March 8, 2018

Family

Kristen Hamilton

Michelle, Jimmy, Patrick and Kelly and Family
We are sorry for your loss. Rosemary was always so sweet when we saw her at your parties and holidays. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all,
Kristen & Tom
Abigail, William, Isabella & Nathaniel

March 7, 2018

Dennis and Florence Seward

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Florence(Gillis)and Dennis Seward and family.

March 7, 2018

Donald MacNeil

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.

Don MacNeil
Dena MacNeil
Mike MacNeil
Samantha MacNeil

March 7, 2018

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Terry Manning

Our condolences in your loss. Terrymanning and family

March 6, 2018

Acquaintance

Debbie Gillis

So sorry for your loss. It's never easy losing a loving parent. May memories and the love of family get you through these difficult times. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 6, 2018

Acquaintance

Kathy Curran

Dan,Michele,and Dave,I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, Rosemary. She was a wonderful woman. Also to all of her Grandchildren

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