Francis "Frankie" Gillard

Obituary for Francis "Frankie" Gillard

Francis E. "Frankie" Gillard passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 15, 2025. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 11, 1953, to the late Elise (Forney) and John Dewese Gillard.

Frankie attended Libbey High School in Toledo and later studied Human Services and Psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He worked as an Accounts Receivable Supervisor at Morrison Mahoney LLP from 1995 to 2002, and since 2017, he served as a Support Services for Veterans & Families Outreach Specialist and Case Manager at Project Place in Boston.

Frankie was an avid thrift store shopper with a remarkable eye for finding high-quality treasures. His smile and outgoing personality lit up every room, and he will be remembered for his generosity, humor, and dynamic spirit. He was also a vital member of STEPRox and Narcotics Anonymous, where he held many positions and helped countless people on their recovery journeys.

He is survived by his children Frank Garrett, Emile Robbins, Devin Graham, and Shani Kelly; his brother Clark Gillard; eleven grandchildren; and a host of extended relatives, friends, and community members. He is also remembered by his former wife, Joyce Hadley, with whom he shared many years of friendship and together raised their daughters, Shani and Devin. He was preceded in death by his brothers Steve, Darrell, and Brian Gillard.

Memorial Service will be held at Sorrel and Lime, 986 Blue Hill Avenue, DORCHESTER on Friday, October 3rd from 1-5PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Private.

Services

3 Oct

Memorial Service

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Sorrel and Lime 986 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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