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David Gillard Obituary

David R. Gillard, 75, of Cheswick, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. David was the beloved husband for 46 years of Kathleen Giel Gillard; son of the late Robert and Doris Repine Gillard; brother of Gary Gillard (Audra); brother-in-law of Norman and April Giel and Sue and Mike Neuman; and uncle of Karen, Kevin and Kyle Giel. David was a retired clerk in the Cheswick Post Office. He was the former fire chief of the Cheswick Volunteer Fire Department. David was also a volunteer fireman with the Rockland (PA) Volunteer Fire Department. Services are private. Arrangements are by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., Shaler Township. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Leave condolences at www.permanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Nov. 9, 2023.

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Carolyn Sutton

November 14, 2023

Kathy, thinking of you at this sad time. You are in my prayers.

Alfreda

November 11, 2023

Kathy, I´m so sorry to hear about Dave´s passing. My prayers reach out to you and your family.

jerry osan

November 10, 2023

To the Gillard Family.
Very sorry to learn about Dave. Always great to run into him around town. He would put the train up at the Post Office every Christmas. R.I.P. Dave.
Jerry Osan

Joanne Sherrieb

November 9, 2023

Even though I did not know your husband. I´m so sorry for your loss and your family. If you need someone to talk to you know we´re I am. Love Joanne Sherrieb.

Janet Puskar

November 9, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mark E. Weleski

November 9, 2023

Deepest condolences on the passing of David. I know that the farm will never be the same without him there. Cherish the memories to get you through this sad time.

Mary Ann Kelly-Lovasz

November 9, 2023

Kathy, I want to extend my sympathy to you. I remember Dave, throughout the years, at the Cheswick post office. May he rest in eternal peace.

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