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GILLETTE, 90
LAKELAND - Bruce Gordon Gillette, 90, of Lakeland, FL, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at his home. Bruce was born on October 12, 1925, in Ellenville, NY, the son of Harold B. Gillette and Louise Estelle Reynolds. He served in the U.S. Army (WWII) with the 30th Infantry Division in the European Theater of Operations. He graduated from the New York State University at Farmingdale, NY.
Bruce was co-owner of Gillette Consumer Oil Co., Inc. of Ellenville, NY. He retired from business in 1984 and moved to Lakeland, FL, in 1998 where he once again became active in music, playing tenor saxophone in the Lakeland Concert Band, and the Ambassadors dance band.
Bruce was predeceased by his first wife, June Hoerner Gillette in 1993, and two brothers: George R. Gillette in WWII and John B. Gillette in 1999. He is survived by his wife Ruth Watson Marshall Gillette, his three children: George R. Gillette (Susan), Louise Tamm Lothrop (Bill), Jill Marian Gillette (Robert Gibson), two stepchildren: Clyde Marshall (Adele), and Susan Marshall, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service in the chapel at First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33801 on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The interment will take place in Ellenville, NY, on October 12, 2016, his 91st birthday.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to Good Shepherd Hospice, 3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 or First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33801.
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Wilma Depuy
November 20, 2016
Dear Jill -so many wonderful memories of our two families - in church - rocking the pews !!!! Your family was so special. The Depuy Famly
Love and prayers . RUT
Steve, Mary, Betty
September 22, 2016
September 16, 2016
Sending condolences to the Gillette family. We were neighbors and friends when we were growing up on Lake Drive in Ellenville. Fond memories of June and Bruce, George and Tammy and Jill.
Susan Johns
September 16, 2016
Bruce was a consistent and delightful participant in our Lakeland Concert Band and the Music Ambassadors Dance Band. He enjoyed music and touched all of us who were fortunate enough to participate in these organizations with him with his enthusiasm. He was always willing to help with band activities, as well as with other band members and their needs. We will miss him greatly.
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September 15, 2016
Sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Karen Coutant Roth
Everett Smith
September 15, 2016
I will miss seeing Bruce at the gym. He was inspirational.
Darren Wonders
September 15, 2016
One of a kind. I always enjoyed playing in the band with him. When times were tough for me he would lend me his ear and offer sound advice and encouragement; he probably didn't know how much I appreciated that. Thank you for that Bruce, you will be sorely missed.
Christine Everett
September 15, 2016
Bruce was such a nice gentleman and he will be deeply missed. We always enjoyed seeing him when he traveled to Flagstaff, AZ to visit George and Susan and his family. Much love to you all. Wayne and Christine Everett
Chan Rivera
September 15, 2016
RIP Mr.Gillette
Willie Shorter, Jr
September 15, 2016
Jill,
I send you & your entire family my most sincere condolences. I have the utmost respect for the Gillette family & all they did in the Ellenville community. I'll keep your family in my heart & your healing in my prayers. Sincerely, Willie J Shorter, Jr.
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