Dorothea R. Gilligan

The Benedictine College community extends condolences to Peter, his children and grandchildren on the passing away of Dorothea. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Peggy - I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know you have been a wonderful daughter to her and that you will miss her dearly. I am away traveling this week so I am sad to have missed her services today. Condolences., Tom Huyck

Comfort to you all.

Dear Gilligan Family,

I didn't know your mom, but had the pleasure of knowing many of you when you were students at Benilde St. Margaret's and now through your generosity to Risen Christ School.

In knowing you, I know your mother was an incredible woman of faith, generosity and warmth.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Helen Dahlman

To the Gilligans, I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was so welcoming when we moved to White Oaks and fun to be around. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Peggy, Steve, and family, We are sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in each other at this time. Pete and Mary Grundhoefer

Gilligan Family , you are in my thoughts and prayers. The BSM community has a history filled with great families .The Gilligans are certainly near the top of that list because of wonderful people like Dorothea !

Dear Gilligan family,
I still remember being at Benilde with John when he told me his parents names were "Baldy and Dot". It was near the beginning of a life-long friendship where irreverent humor is always appreciated.

In reality, during the many hours I spent at Townes Road I found your mom to be an ever-welcoming presence who had a way of focusing on the good in us, being patient with our shenanigans, and somehow got to know us personally and appreciate us.

Over the years I've had glimpses of the family sometimes through our kids befriending Gilligan kids, but mostly through my sporadic visits with John where he always seems to unknowingly marvel at how your family has grown, how certain family members have tirelessly been there for his aging parents, and the tremendous respect he has for his Dad who seems to be the definition of what it means to fulfill the wedding promises "to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. and to love you and honor you all the days of my life."

These are the Irish blessings that will be forever treasured long past this sad time.
Bless you all,

Mary, May God bless you and hold you close during this very difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Naomi

May all the Gilligan Hearts be filled with wonderful memories of their beautiful mother. Dorothea's smile and darling laugh will live in my memory forever.She lived a life well lived. A special tribute to the family members who cared and made sure Dorothea was taken care of in her later life. A job well done.

Peggy and John,

Sorry to see the passing of your Mom. May she rest in peace. Peg Schneeman Reagan

You have our condolences and prayers. Great matriarch of the great Gilligan family.

Larry and Beth Rocheford family

Inver Grove Heights, MN

My deepest condolences on the passing of Dorothea. As an old neighbor, I have such fond memories of her tireless spirit and gentle smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you move through these days of reflection and grief.