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DR. NOEL JOHN GILLETTE

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NOEL GILLETTE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2012.

GILLETTE DR. NOEL JOHN
Born January 15, 1934, passed away on March 22, 2012. He was the son of Glen and Nellie Gillette; brother of Narda Rathbun and Paul; father of John, Karen Allen, Keith and Susan Meer; and grandfather of nine. He was a caring physician to many in Monroeville and Wilkinsburg for his entire career. He was an avid bridge player and gardener. Because he was a life-long learner, his body will be donated to the Univ. of Pgh. School of Medicine, his alma mater. A Memorial Service is planned for Sunday, July 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. at South Ave. United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to South Ave United Methodist Church 733 South Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
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Gail Geller

March 17, 2023

Noel was a caring and compassionate man. He was a good friend to me and when my husband died Noel would call me every so often to make sure I was okay. This was though we lived over 2,000 miles from each other and only saw each other so seldom in our adult lives. There’s hardly a day goes by that I don’t tell someone about this wonderful
man and I think about him every day.

Gail Geller

March 17, 2021

Noel was a true friend. He always stayed in touch to make sure I was doing ok after the passing of my husband. I remember him every day of my life and how much he loved his fig trees. Can't see a fig that I don't think of him.

Gail Geller

March 17, 2020

Noel may have left this earth but he is never far from the memories of those who loved him. When I think of Noel from time to time, I feel like he is beside me and I have nothing to fear. He was my dearest, most trusted friend.

Gail Geller

March 17, 2019

I find it hard to believe Noel has been gone for 7 years. I think of him often and how kind and gentle a friend he was to me.

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Roberta Robertson

September 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of your father's death.I watched you John & Karen while your mom & dad worked on the Indian reservation in South Dakota.John was less than 2 & Karen was 1 month old, we had a great summer together. I have never forgotten you. May your dad rest in peace. God bless you, I will remember you in my daily prayers.

Stacy Geller (Quest)

July 28, 2012

Dear Gillette Family,

My entire life, I was aware my middle name (Noele) came from the respect my mother had for your father, Noel. I was blessed with the opportunity to meet your father in 2007 at the age of 43 and I will forever cherish the lunch, Wilkinsburg tour and photo I have of your father and myself. My prayers are with you all as you heal.

Gail Geller

July 27, 2012

To the Gillette family
I've known your family since the late 40's. Noel and I went to the United Brethern Church and we had a group of youth fellowship people we "hung" out with. After my husband died in 2005, Noel started calling me from time to time to make sure I was ok. That was just like him. In fact, he called in February of this year and his only concern was that I was happy. He was my dearest and oldest friend and I will miss hearing from him.

March 29, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Gillette's passing. He was my family's doctor for many years until his retirement. He was a very good, down-to-earth doctor who always made us well again! He is sadly missed.

Debbie Sacramento

domenic marasco

March 26, 2012

Gillette Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gillette. You don't know me, but I was there on the bridge with him that day we tried to help and thought he would be ok. Again my sincere sympathy.
Dom Marasco Sr

Carol Hughes

March 26, 2012

I miss my cousin, especially his stories regarding the family farm and the exciting Bridge comments he always had. We shared an unusual amount of family get-togethers at each other's houses and farm. Memories to be cherished!

Patty Keaton

March 26, 2012

Dear Dee, I am so sorry about Noel . Mom and I are here for you. Just gives us a call. With love, Betty and Patty

March 25, 2012

Dear John,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Jean Prior

March 25, 2012

To the Gillette Family,

I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I grew up in Wilkinsburg, and he was our family physician. I can remember my mother speaking very highly of Dr. Gillette.

Beverly Cahill Eskdale

Glenn Cawood

March 24, 2012

Dear John and family,

I wanted to extend my sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your Dad. He treated our entire family all our lives. Something I've always remembered about your Dad was that he was the last of physicians to make house calls! Truly an old school "family doctor". Glenn Cawood

Nurit and Ami Elis

March 24, 2012

Dear John,

We are in Israel now, and just learned about the passing of your father. We are shocked and very saddened by his sudden passing. He was such a lively person, an avid bridge player, and a caring father. We'll miss him dearly. Our thoughts are with you and your family

Della Hardesty

March 24, 2012

Dear Karen & family,
Please accept the condolences of the Ministers and Staff of North Terrace. You are in our prayers.

Tina (Jeznach ) Hill

March 24, 2012

Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear the news of your loss. I have been thru this myself and I know what you are going thru. Sending Prayers and love to you and your family.

Jacki Murphy

March 23, 2012

To John, The very best to you and your family. Although, I did not know your dad, My friends, the DaLee family spoke very highly of him & Noel's mother.

Karen Bednar

March 23, 2012

Remembering the kind man Dr Gillette was to our family. Rest in Peace, sir.

Louis

March 23, 2012

To John and family:

Your Dad was something else. He will NEVER be forgotten!

Lou Joseph

Sharon DaLee(Chisholm)

March 23, 2012

To the Gillette Family,
What a wonderful friend my Mother, Edith DaLee, had in Noel's Mother Nel.
I can certainly understand how this fine woman would have raised such greatly respected children. When I was 16 I had a bad case of shingles and my Mom took me, back then, to see Dr. Gillette & the remedy he prescribed clear it up in no time..What a wonderful man of integrity & appreiciation the community had for you Dr. Gillette. We loved your Mom and you & will miss you dearly. You are now united wth your lovely Mother totally whole & praising Our Heavely Father in Heaven...

March 23, 2012

Dear Narda,

I'm so sorry to hear about Noel. He was my family's paper boy way back when while living on Maple Avenue.

God bless you and your family.

Barbara Geiger Dempsey

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