Charles A. Gillis, 51, of 408 North Stonington Road, Stonington, passed away Saturday, June 2nd at Avalon Health Care Center in Mystic after a long illness.
He was born February 10, 1956 in Charlotte, NC the son of Elizabeth and Clarence Gillis.
He resided in Stonington for most of his life. He was a veteran serving in the Army in the 1970’s and after an honorable discharge, worked at General Dynamics and then established his own painting business.
He was an outdoorsman enjoying fishing and camping with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Cathy of 18 years, his two sons, Justin 15 and Michael 9; two brothers, Kenneth and Thomas; his sister Dawn Meuse all of Stonington; and his mother, Elizabeth Gillis of Fla.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at The Dinoto Funeral home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Friday at 11am. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his two children or the American Liver Foundation.
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