Joseph H Gillis

Born: Thu., Feb. 7, 1929
Died: Sun., Nov. 12, 2017


Visitation

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wed., Nov. 15, 2017
Location: Alexander Thomas and Sons Funeral Home, Walpole, MA


Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM Thu., Nov. 16, 2017
Location: St. Martha's Church


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GILLIS, Joseph H. Of Plainville, formerly of Walpole, passed peacefully on November 12th at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Mary T. (Gordon) of 56 years. Devoted father of Maryellen Gillis of North Attleborough, John J. of N. Sebago, ME., Stephen P. Gillis and his wife Maureen Kirkpatrick of Walpole, Joseph H. Jr. of Portland, ME., and Laurie A. Gillis-West (MSP) and her husband Christopher of East Longmeadow and the late baby Mary. Cherished brother of Thomas P. Gillis and his wife Susan of Marshfield, Paul of Holland, MA. & the late John, Mary Goff, Charles and Jean Flynn. Loving and devoted Papa of 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson & many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening from 5-8pm at the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:30 at St. Martha's Church, 227 South St., Plainville. Interment at St. Jospeh 's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Joe was a proud Korean War Coast Guard Veteran and a Local 103 IBEW of 61 years. For directions and guestbook please visit ThomasFuneralHomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons FH

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Anthony & Maureen Lamperti
   Posted Tue November 14, 2017
Mary, Our deepest sympathy to all.....We have over the years shared so many happy and sad times together, which will never be forgotten. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lamp & Maureen

JOHN J. DAWBER
   Posted Wed November 15, 2017
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SYMPATHY FOR THE PASSING OF MR. JOSEPH H. GILLIS.
FRIEND & MEMBER OF WALPOLE SPORTSMEN:
WITH SYMPATHY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GILLIS FAMILY
JOHN J. DAWBER

Duane and Betty Rice
   Posted Wed November 15, 2017
Your dad was a vital and important part of our Lincoln Road neighborhood for so many years. We are sorry to learn of his passing and send or love and sympathies to you all.

Jaime Walter
   Posted Wed November 15, 2017
So sorry to hear. He was a joy to visit and so funny. Sending prayers for you all.

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