Robert Daniel Gillis, 75, Retired Police Chief City of Brockton, passed away August 21, 2014. He resided in Assonet. He was the son of the late Charles Aloysius Gillis and Anna Cecelia (Alexander) Gillis.
Born anad raised in Brockton, he attended Brockton schools and graduated Brockton High School, Class of 1957. He served in the United States army before becoming a Brockton police officer. He retired as Chief in 1988. He enjoyed his retirement driving buses at H&L Bloom, where he made many friends. In addition, he was a long time Notary Public and Justice of the Peace.
He is survived by his wife, Jean F. Gillis of Indian Harbour FL, daughter Virginia Dutra of Assonet, son Andrew Gillis of Rockledge FL, granddaughter Jessica Murray & great granddaughter Gabreanna Murray both of Assonet, and sister Louise "Lulu" Gillis of Onset. He now joins his late brothers Edward F. and John C. Gillis.
Bob most enjoyed spending time with his great granddaughter, socializing with friends, doing crosswords and stumping people with his trivia. He will be most remembered for his stories and sense of humor.
A funeral Mass will take place September 2, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church 30 South Main Street (Rt. 79) Assonet, MA. at 10:00 am.
Arrangements made by Taunton Funeral Home, burial will be private at a later date.
Born anad raised in Brockton, he attended Brockton schools and graduated Brockton High School, Class of 1957. He served in the United States army before becoming a Brockton police officer. He retired as Chief in 1988. He enjoyed his retirement driving buses at H&L Bloom, where he made many friends. In addition, he was a long time Notary Public and Justice of the Peace.
He is survived by his wife, Jean F. Gillis of Indian Harbour FL, daughter Virginia Dutra of Assonet, son Andrew Gillis of Rockledge FL, granddaughter Jessica Murray & great granddaughter Gabreanna Murray both of Assonet, and sister Louise "Lulu" Gillis of Onset. He now joins his late brothers Edward F. and John C. Gillis.
Bob most enjoyed spending time with his great granddaughter, socializing with friends, doing crosswords and stumping people with his trivia. He will be most remembered for his stories and sense of humor.
A funeral Mass will take place September 2, 2014 at St. Bernard's Church 30 South Main Street (Rt. 79) Assonet, MA. at 10:00 am.
Arrangements made by Taunton Funeral Home, burial will be private at a later date.
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