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1955
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2020
William Gilmore Obituary
Bill graduated from Spaulding High School, attended Plymouth State College until a football injury ended his scholarship.
Bill married Paula Baker on November 11, 1992; they were married 27 years, together for 32 years but, knew each other 46 years.
Bill worked as a lifeguard at the Rochester Pools, White Lake in Ossipee, N.H., and Hampton Beach. He then went on to work as a self-employed carpenter/remodeler for over 30 years. He enjoyed the ocean, especially diving for flounder, the lakes, the mountains, listening to music and Goon Dancing.
Bill is survived by his wife; sisters Sandy Bingaman and her husband Steve of Bixby, Okla., Lynn Shea and her husband Mike of Rindge, N.H., Mary Kunkowski and her husband Mark of Mechanicsville, Va., Peg Greener of Sand Springs, Okla.; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and so, so many friends that will miss him dearly.
Bill is preceded in death by his father Samuel N. Gilmore and his mother Mary Ann Gilmore.
SERVICES: No funeral arrangements will be made as Bill wished only to have a celebration of life. No sadness or tears, just laughter and lots of tequila.
In honor of his memory, please make donations to the ALS organization.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Gilmore
Marty Hayes
August 22, 2020
Paula and the entire Gilmore Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Billy'S (Gilly's) passing. I was a fellow Lambda Chi Brother, Football teammate and friend. A Good guy taken way to early.
Remember the Good Times!
Cherish the GREAT Times!!
God bless you all
Eileen Jewett
March 28, 2020
Paula
I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He always greeted me with a smile when walking his dog by my house and sometimes stopped for a quick chat. He was a fine man and will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to have known him.
With sincerest condolences,
Eileen Jewett
Beth Doran Iber
March 21, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Billy's passsing.I was good friends with him at SHS and we even went to our sophomore ball together!Lots of good memories ,God Bless.
Scott and Donna Mcloughlin
March 19, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, Gilly was a kind, funny, hardworking guy. We will truly miss you Gilly RIP my friend.
Mary Steele
March 18, 2020
MY heartfelt hugs to you Paula, my god there is not enough pages to speak of Gilly. All the years, all the laughs and all the fun, take care of yourself dear woman, you are in our hearts Mary Steele
Martin and Ann Jones
March 16, 2020
The Ice Bucket Challenge became famous as a fundraiser for ALS research. That would have been nothing for Billy. He took his Hampton Lifeguard swim test in water about that cold. A true leader of the Hampton Guards and an admired and loved friend by all he knew. Proud to say he considered me a friend. We wish him a much deserved peace now.
March 16, 2020
Remembering your great love story today and always.
John Spear
March 16, 2020
To the family and friends of Bill, please accept my condolences. Knew Bill from our St. Mary's days, playing ball, working at Rigazio's Market and later at Plymouth State. Well liked by all. A shame someone who enjoyed life so much is gone to soon.
John Spear
March 16, 2020
To the family and friends of Bill Gilmore, please accept my condolences. Knew Bill from his St. Mary's days, playing ball, working at Rigazio's Market and later at Plymouth State. Well liked by all. A shame someone who enjoyed life so much is gone so young.
March 16, 2020
Paula, so sorry for your loss. Billy was a loving and caring person. He'll surely be missed. Mike & Sandy Cartier, Bullhead City, AZ
Al Leavitt
March 15, 2020
Camping in the white mountains.We told Billys mom that we would make sure and take him to church that Sunday.Honestly,we had a couple of beers that weekend.
Long time ago Billy,but what sticks with me is the kid you were and i'm sure the great adult you became.I saw you once,briefly,when you were lifeguarding in Hampton i think.
It seemed like you were doing what you loved.
One of the good ones . Please accept my condolences,Billy's family.
I just imagine he touched many lives.
Sincerely,Al Leavitt
Lynnette King
March 15, 2020
Paula, Steve and I send our deepest condolences. So very sorry for your loss.
Thom Scagliotti
March 15, 2020
Paula and Family,
I am greatly saddened to learn of Billy's passing...remember the good times...Peace!
Joan Scagliotti
March 15, 2020
Dear Paula,
Please accept my deepest condolences on Billy's passing. He was one of the nicest men I have ever known. He always had a smile on his face and willing to help anyone in need.
Gary Pheasant
March 15, 2020
Many many great memories of Billy from our childhood growing up and our years playing sports at Spaulding. He was a great athlete, and a natural leader which lead to him being chosen as captain of our football team. A really tough guy that used that toughness to battle ALS. RIP my friend. I will think fondly of you each time I drive past your house on Washington Street!!
David Baker
March 15, 2020
Go with God my friend.
Dave Baker, Spaulding High 1973.
Stacey Gravel
March 15, 2020
Bill was an amazing brother-in-law and uncle to my boys. He will be greatly missed. Madison, his great-niece, loved joking around with him. RIP Bill.
Barbara Worster Watson
March 15, 2020
I am so sorry Paula, I had heard he had ALS and was sick. Please know our thoughts are with you and your family.
Barbara Watson
Mike Beaudoin
March 14, 2020
Billy & I have been friends for decades. I had not seen him for several years when we reconnected when our Moms were at Rochester Manor. He was an easy friend in high school, and a great man later in life as well. I'll miss you, my friend.
March 14, 2020
Dear Paula and Family,
Please accept our condolences during this sad time. We will always remember Gilly's kind heart, priceless friendship, and natural spirit.
With sympathy and peace,
Kelli and Bob Maynard
Sandy Gilmore
March 14, 2020
He was the best brother and I will miss him terribly.
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