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RUTH GILLIS Obituary

GILLIS, Ruth F. (Martin) Of Westwood, formerly of Dedham and West Roxbury, February 16, 2026. Beloved wife of James L. Gillis for 73 years. Devoted mother of James L. Gillis, Jr. of Attleboro, Carol A. Gillis and her husband, William of West Roxbury and the late Anne E. Prall and Barbara J. Gillis. Loving grandmother of Jay and Jonathan Prall, William and Samantha Gills and the late Kacy Gillis. Great-grandmother of Aiden and Madeline. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Sibeli and Alouse of Gentiva Hospice and AK, her live in healthcare aide. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Thursday, February 19, from 2-4pm. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday, February 20, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 10am (accessible parking in the rear of the church). Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2026.

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Christina Ganley Currin

February 18, 2026

Dearest Aunt Ruth was always so kind to me whenever my mother and I would visit her and Uncle Jim at their home. Rest in Peace... To Uncle Jim, Jim jr., Carol and Will and family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of a kind!

Maureen & Michael Murray

February 18, 2026

Carol - We were so sorry to hear you have lost Mrs Gillis. Ruth was kind and loving and fought the good fight. I´m sure your family´s dedicated care for her has been a great comfort to both her and Jim. May she rest in peace.

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Feb

20

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Feb

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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