Gillis --- Donald J. of Dedham, May 10, 2011. Beloved husband of Joanne C. (Grant) Gillis. Loving father of Maureen Myers of Hyde Park, David Gillis of Dedham, Scott Gillis of Framingham and Brian Gillis of Dedham. Cherished Papa of Kaitlin, William, Jennifer, Justine, Veronica, Connor and Madison. Donald is a triplet brother of Mary P. Farmer of Marshfield and the late George V. Gillis and is also the brother of the late Walter J. Gillis, Daniel A. Gillis, John K. Gillis, Muriel Kouns and Shirley Conlon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Late U. S. Army Veteran, employee of New England Telephone Co. Member of the American Legion Post # 18, Dedham and the Knights of Columbus Council # 1308, Roslindale.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury on Friday, May 13th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Susanna’s Church, 262 Needham St., Dedham, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald’s name to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) [email protected] 60 Walnut St. Wellesley, MA 02481 www.lalerfuneralhome.com
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