Catherine Gillespie BRICE, birth Nov 21, 1882, married, housewife, death May 14, 1916 age 23, Tuberculosis of the lungs. d/o W H Gillespie of Bridgewater, MA & Alice Walsh
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Alice L Gillespie, birth Massachusetts, died August 12, 1979 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Alison Marigold Gillespie, 49, died suddenly August 1, 2023, in Framingham, MA. Born in Seattle, WA on November 29, 1973, she lived most of her years in the Westport, MA area. Alison had a deep love for her family, and for her “happy place”, the Westport River. In her early childhood years, her dad Chip Gillespie used to hoist her on his shoulders on a spring day, and take her down to the river to look for wild asparagus and walk the shore picking up shells and bouquets of wildflowers. She never lost that love for the river and spent as much time as she could sharing her joy with friends and family. Among her many talents were flower arranging, piano playing, jewelry making, and gardening. Alison is survived by her son Jonathan A. Valentim Gillespie (Dartmouth), her daughter Alayna Brie Polk and her grandson Jaxson (New Bedford), her mother Gay Gillespie (Westport), her sister Katherine Jandernoa (Grand Rapids, Michigan), and her brother Ben Gillespie(Bellevue, WA). A private celebration of her life was held September 2, 2023.
Ann Gillespie birth Dec 17, 1897 Rhode Island. Death May 10, 1989 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Annie Gillespie of 11 Spring St, Brockton, MASS died Sept 30, 1916 age 65 acute dilation of heart. Housework. Born Bridgewater. Single. Father Edward Gillespie born SCOTLAND. Mother Katherine Harkins, born IRELAND. Burial Pine Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Sister Mrs Kate Williams of PA provided information to doctor.
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Barbara Jean (MacDonald) Gillespie of Abington passed away on June 21, 2025 after a sudden illness. She was born to the late Edward H and Edith (Steele) MacDonald in Quincy. Barbara lived in S. Weymouth for many years and later resided in Abington. Barbara is survived by her niece Marylou Allsopp as well as many other nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind the much loved Diamond family. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Turner and her brothers Richard, Gordon, George, Kenneth and Ralph MacDonald.
Barbara enjoyed cooking for people. Her “specialties” were lasagna, pastitsio, American chop suey and omelets. She also enjoyed Friday night get togethers with dear friends Gail Dobbins, Pamela Frizzell, Michael Diamond and their sister Janice Appleby, Barbara’s god daughter. Barbara loved to scratch tickets and go to the dog track with her niece Marylou. Barbara was a kind, giving, loving person with a great sense of humor who will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend a visitation in memory of Barbara on Thursday June, 26, 2025 from 9-10AM in the CC Shepherd Funeral Home. A funeral service immediately followed in the funeral home at 10AM. The burial took place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.
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Charles Francis Gillespie, of West Yarmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the age of 86. He was the husband of Martha E. (Ryan) Gillespie for 46 years. He is also survived by his son, John Gillespie and his wife, Diane, of West Boylston, MA; a stepson, Scott Cartier and his wife, Veronica, of Worcester, MA; two sisters, Mary Wincer and her husband, Chuck of Millbury, MA and Peggy Sciascia and her husband, John of Auburn, MA; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings, Richard Gillespie, Robert Gillespie, Paul Gillespie, Janice Miller and Shirley Fenner.
Charlie served in the U. S. Air Force for eight years and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a manufacturing supervisor at Morgan Construction in Worcester, MA for 43 years. He and his wife, Martha, enjoyed square and round dancing in their youth. In his retirement Charlie enjoyed golfing. Private services will be held. (Published The Barnstable Patriot.com)
Charles W Gillespie, birth Canada. Died Oct 20, 1973 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Christina F Fraser Gillespie, birth May 1855. Death July 13, 1917 North Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Buried Newell Burrying Ground
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David Joseph Gillespie, birth Dec 4, 1957. Death August 16, 2010 Somerset, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial Saint Patricks Cemetery
Donna S. (Hall) Gillespie, 85, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Gillespie, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family, on March 29, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Borger, Texas on December 11, 1939, Donna was the daughter of the late Mark and Clara Hall of Phoenix, AZ and the beloved daughter-in-law of B. Irene (Scott) Gillespie. She attended public school in Glendale AZ and enlisted in the United States Army in 1958. She was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany where she was a cryptographer and administrative and clerical specialist in the Signal Service Battalion. Donna was called upon several times during her Army career to serve as a public relations representative for the troops serving in Germany and she even performed with the USO on one occasion.
While stationed in Heidelberg she met her husband, Thomas who was also serving at the U.S. 8th Army Headquarters as a Military Police Officer. After just one dance, they knew they would spend the rest of their lives together. Tom and Donna were married in Ipswich on June 24, 1961. Donna continued her career as an administrative assistant and over the years worked in several different fields including medical, real estate, fabrication and banking. One of her favorite jobs was at the Ipswich Savings Bank where she was the bank president’s administrative assistant in the mid-1960’s and then returned in the mid-1980’s as the VP’s administrative assistant. She and Tom owned and operated the former Willcomb’s Store, later a food service business and for many years they spent the end of September and beginning of October preparing and selling crab and lobster rolls at the annual Topsfield Fair. Donna concluded her career as the office manager for her husband and youngest son, Mark’s electrical contracting company until both she and Tom retired in 2010.
Over the years Donna enjoyed many hobbies but excelled in the kitchen and garden. She was a self-taught “gourmet” cook and had a flare for decorating and entertaining. She was a member of the Town and Country Garden Club, attended landscape design school and was a frequent entrant in various flower arranging categories at the Topsfield Fair. She was eager to share her culinary and horticulture knowledge and talent with all three of her children as well as her grandchildren. Donna was a retired member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Ipswich United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and helped to originate the televised services at the Ipswich campus, but her true spiritual joy came from sharing bible study and Sunday worship with her Church family. Donna had a beautiful signing voice and in addition to the church choir, was a member of the Newburyport Choral Society for several years where she most enjoyed their Christmas performances. Donna enjoyed her time with her family the most, whether it was playing golf at Ould Newbury Golf Course, boating, fishing & clamming in Ipswich Bay, Sunday afternoons watching a Patriots game or a family holiday gathering, as long as they were together, she was in her happy place.
Donna is survived by a daughter, Cheryl L. Gorniewicz and her husband Benjie of Ipswich; two sons, Thomas S. Gillespie and his wife Melissa of VA and Mark M. Gillespie and his companion Lisa Teele of Ipswich. She was the beloved grandmother of Nicholas Pappas and his wife Liz of RI, Mariah Gillespie and her companion Patrick Terry of OR, Alesandra Gillespie and her companion Joey Nickerson of Essex and their mother, Alexis Gillespie of Ipswich and Jacqueline Gillespie and her companion Matt Gagnon of Ipswich. She was also the honorary grandmother to MaryKate and Patrick O’Regan of Haverhill. Donna was also blessed with three great grandchildren, Nick, Bella and William; three nieces, Kellie Gillespie and Marcene “Gigi” Pierce both of CA, Diane Gillespie of NH; one nephew, Jerry Hall of AZ, four great nieces, Paris, Daniel, Taylor and Becca and one great nephew, Brock, all of CA. In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by her brothers, Gerald Hall and Robert (Hall) Maxwell and her sister, Carole Rosedahl,
Donna’s funeral services was at Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church, 31 County St., Ipswich, on Friday, April 4, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends were invited to attend. Visiting hours at Campbell Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich, Thursday, April 3, from 4;00-7:00pm. Burial with military honors was held at the Highland Cemetery.
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Edna Gillespie of 3 Albion Place, Chelsea, MASS, death Sept 30, 1917 age 1, gastro-enteritis. Born Aug 9, 1917 Chelsea, MASS. Father John Gillespie birth NEWFOUNDLAND. Mother Susanna Pellie, birth Newfoundland. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.
Edward J Gillespie Ed” Of North Reading, passed away on November 13, 2023, at age 87. Beloved husband of 48 years to Susan M. (Enos) Gillespie; loving father of Michael Gillespie and Cynthia (Gillespie) Cochran, from his previous marriage to Myrna (Stevens) Gillespie; grandfather of Shannon (Cochran) Hawkes and her husband, Alex; great-grandfather of Colden and Thomas. Calling Hours held on Sunday, November 19, from 3 to 7 PM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.
Edward McLaughlin Gillespie, birth April 15, 1904. Death April 19, 1923 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial St Joseph’s Cemetery.
Effie E Gillespie of Pepperell, MASS died July 22, 1916 age 43, Diabetes Mellitus. Single. Birth Feb 6, 1873, Lovell, MASS. Housekeeper. Father William W Gillespie born CANADA. Mother Emma Miler, born CANADA. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell.
Elizabet Gillespie, birth Massachusetts. Death July 15, 1973 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Ernest Gillespie of 114 Brook St, Brookline, MA died May 31, 1916 Tubercular Meningitis. Single, born April 10, 1913. Father James Gillespie born Ireland. Mother Phoebe Hopper, born Ireland. Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton.
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Francis Gillespie, birth 1830. Death Sept 19, 1888 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial Saint Francis Old Cemetery
Francis A “Tony” Gillespie, 77, of Burlingame Rd., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Cummings) Gillespie with whom he shared 56 years of marriage with and together they raised four children. He leaves two sons, Timothy M. Gillespie and his wife Kathleen of Charlton and Michael P. Gillespie of Charlton; two daughters, Cathy M. Phillips and her husband Michael of Brookfield and Linda J. Cook of Charlton. He also leaves two brothers, Thomas Gillespie of Holden and James Gillespie of Sarasota, FL; a sister, Mary Ellen Thibaudeau of Charlton; seven grandchildren, Katrease (Cook) Eastman, Taylor Cook, Hunter Cook, Matthew Phillips, Brianna Gillespie, Conner Gillespie and Erin Gillespie; and three great grand children. He was predeceased by two brothers, William J. Gillespie and Edward Gillespie. He was born in Charlton, MA the son of William J. and Helen Mary (Gilmore) Gillespie. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton. Tony was a dedicated employee of Pratt and Whitney where he was an engineer for 33 years. He was an avid New England sports fan as well as played many sports. He enjoyed coaching, and did so for countless years. He took quiet pride in coaching Charlton to the District 5 Little League championship in 1977. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Being a true Irishman, family was his first true love and priority. He was proud of his Charlton lineage that spanned seven generations back to Ireland.
His funeral Mass was held on Thursday, Nov. 5th, at 11:00 am in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours in the church were held on Thursday, Nov. 5th, from 9:30 to 11:00am prior to the Mass.
Francis X Gillespie, “Frank” Of Stoneham, November 30, 2020 at age 78. Beloved husband of Ann Gillespie. Devoted father of Craig Gillespie and his wife Nikki and Andrea Gillespie – Amin and her husband Cyrus. Cherished grandfather of 5. Dear brother of the late Johnny, Leo, Robert, Billy, Arthur and Albert Gillespie. Loving son of the late John Gillespie and Mary Gillespie. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. US Army Veteran. Funeral from the Doherty – Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St., Reading, Friday, Dec. 4th at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass Celebrating Frank’s Eternal Life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10am. Family and friends were cordially invited to gather and share memoires with Frank’s Family on Thursday, Dec. 3rd from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery,
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George A Gillespie, of Northborough, passed away February 23, 2015 at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte, FL, after a period of declining health. He was 83. The love of his life and devoted wife of 60 years, Muriel D. (Eaton) Gillespie died in 2013; he leaves behind his loving children, Deborah Rosales and husband Stephen of Belmont, George Gillespie Jr. of Venezuela, Stephen Gillespie and wife Marlene of Kingston, NH, Richard Gillespie and Shelley Carlson of Northborough and Denise Gillespie of South Weymouth; six grandchildren, Danielle, Elizabeth, Caren, Stephen, Cherié and Nicole; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Boston, he was the son of George and Elsie (Rotch) Gillespie. “Mr. G,” as he was commonly referred to, spent his career in the military entering the service in 1950 when he enlisted in the Air Force. In later years, S/SGT Gillespie entered the Air National Guard as a radar foreman in Worcester. George and Muriel settled in Northborough in 1956 to raise their family. During his distinguished 35 year military career, George served overseas in Korea, in Berlin where he witnessed the building of the Berlin Wall and in Denmark. His career culminated in his being assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Mr. G retired in 1985 with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Upon his retirement, he escaped the Massachusetts cold and snow and wintered thirty years in Punta Gorda, FL. George enjoyed music and was an avid Boston professional sports fan. A dedicated family man, George loved watching his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Mr. G was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Church. Calling hours were held Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. His funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. Burial with military honors will follow in Howard St. Cemetery .
George Garfield Gillespie of 324 Main Street, St Andover, MASS. Death June 6,1916 Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Single, carpenter, age 34, Father William Gillespie of Andover, MA. Mother Mary E Fortis of Wilmington, MASS. Burial West Cemetery
Gerald W Gillespie. 81 years of age, passed away on Monday, Mar 30, 2026. Gerry was born on November 1, 1944 in Winchester, MA to the late Leo and Marion Gillespie. He is survived by his youngest brother, Kevin and sister in law Nancy. He was predeceased by his sister, Marlene and brother, Robert. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie of Middleboro. He is also survived by his daughters, Kristine Flynn and her husband, Jack of Abington and Pamela Hill and her husband, Christopher of Bridgewater. Gerry was the adored Grampy of Lauren, Katelyn and Logan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He attended Stonehill College and served his country in the Army. Gerry worked as a supervisor for the Motorola Company for many years. Gerry enjoyed vacationing in Florida and many cruises where he spent valuable time with his family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots. Calling hours were held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 S. Main St., West Bridgewater on Monday, April 6th from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center St., Bridgewater at 10:30 AM. Interment followed in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Gertrude M Gillespie, birth March 23, 1894 Massachusetts. Death Nov 28, 1980 Methuen, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Harry Vincent Gillespie, birth Nov 7 1896. Death May 28, 1957 Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial St Patrick’s Cemetery.
Herbert E Gillespie birth Jan 16, 1916, death Feb 25, 1916 Worster City Hospital, Shewsbury, Massachusetts. Acute Enteric Gastritis
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Jack Gillespie, “Doc” 69, of Billerica, Massachusetts, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Burlington. John was born in Boston to Margaret and John Gillespie on March 9, 1953. He went to high school at Boston Latin School. He went on to earn a certificate in professional driving of tractor trailers from NETT. He worked as a tractor trailer driver for over 35 years and retired from Shaw’s supermarket. He enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, and riding his Harley-Davidson. He received awards for over 1 million miles of safe driving and was involved in charity motorcycle rides for cops for kids.
John who has been a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend is survived by his wife, Dolores of Billerica, his children, Troy Pierre and Janine Arbogast and their spouses Colleen Pierre and Allen Arbogast, his grandchildren AJ Arbogast and Shania Pierre. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret Gillespie.
Funeral service was held at Boston’s Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont St. Boston MA 02120 on March 3, 2023, at 10am. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery, Jamaica Plain. Visitation held at Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. Billerica MA 01821 on March 2, 2023, at 4pm – 7pm. Burn Funeral Home handled the funeral arrangements.
James H Gillespie, birth Sept 4, 1896 Massachusetts. Death Jan 18, 1982 Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
James Jim Gillespie from Boston, MA. Died Jan 29, 2020. Obit from funeral home no longer available.
James Levi Gillespie, age 59, beloved husband of Patricia A. (Gaffny) Gillespie died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at their home in Billerica after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, January 19, 1962, a son of the late Ralph and Jeanetta (Reed) Gillespie, and lived in Billerica most of his life. James graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1981 and was a former Salesman for Fujitsu. He loved to watch football on Sundays. Cook homemade bread and spend time with his family. He leaves behind his lifelong love Trisha, his daughter Jillian Gillespie of Billerica; his grandchildren, Sophia and Danielle Gallant; his brother, Leigh Gillespie and his wife Cheryl of Billerica and his sisters, Laurie Beattie and her husband Douglas of Rye, NH, Lisa Griffin and her husband Michael of Hudson, NH and Katherine Gillespie of Hollywood, FL. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins from Canada. James’s final resting place will be beside his parents in New Brunswick Canada.
Joan Francis Gillespie, died March 25, 2019. MacDonald Funeral Home, Massachusetts. Obit no longer available.
John Gillespie of 417 Essex St, Lawrence, MASS died Oct 16, 1916 age 65, widower, “unknown cause, not violent”. Dyer occupation. Born ENGLAND. Father John Gillespie born ENGLAND. Mother Bridget Welsh, born ENGLAND. Burial Bellevue Cemetery. Inforgiven by Mrs Kate Doody, 127 West St, Lawrence, MASS.
John Dean Gillespie of 87 Pleasant St, Wintrop, MASS. Died May 16, 1917 age 34, married, Tuberculosis of the lungs. Ammunition factory workman. Birth Oct 2, 1882 Boston, MASS. Father Edward H of New Brunswick, Canada. Mother Annie Delahunty born Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Burial Wintrop Cemetery.
John P Gillespie. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John P. Gillespie of Grafton, Massachusetts, born in Natick, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 19, 2023, John was a skilled and talented carpenter by trade, and he could fix anything. He was an avid golfer participating in the Chateau League in Wayland for more than 30 years. He also enjoyed bowling at the Ten Pin Center in Natick, and was a member of the American Junior Bowling Conference in his youth. John enjoyed the times spent fishing and he maintained several fresh water fish tanks at his home.
He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and also held a private pilot’s license. At one time he owned a two seat, single-engine WACO airplane which he flew across the United States in 1977.He was predeceased by : his father John Gillespie. He is survived by : his mother Eileen Gillespie (Grada); his children, John P. Gillespie, III of Upton and Jenna N. Gillespie of Grafton; his siblings, Laura Gillespie-Lee (Phillip Lee) of Harwich, Thomas Gillespie (Elizabeth) of Wellesley and Eileen Goss (Arthur) of Bradenton, FL.; and his daughter Wendy Gillespie of Upton. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and good friends. Celebration of life, December 20th, Italio Club, 75 Pleasant St, Wellesley, MA 02482
John T Gillespie, September 25, 1928 – July 9, 2023. Educator, author, and world traveler. Born in Ft. William (now Thunder Bay), Canada. The youngest of five children of Irish immigrant parents. BA form the University of British Columbia. PHD in Library Science from Columbia University. Director of Libraries for the Roslyn, Long Island school system. Professor of Library Science and later Dean of the Library School at C.W. Post College (LIU). After retirement he became a private library consultant in Lahore, Pakistan.
Author of the Best Books series for school libraries. Compendiums of hundreds of titles with plot summaries and analysis. In all, over 40 volumes including Best Books for Children, Best Books for Middle Grades, Classic Teen Plots, and Junior Plots. Expert in classical music, musical theater, and opera. Encyclopedic knowledge of films, both classic and obscure. World traveler with a particular fondness for South Asia. Longtime resident of Manhattan and Hartsville, Mass., and in 2016, moved to Lenox, Mass. John is survived by his many nephews and friends both here in the U.S. and Canada.
Kathleen M Gillespie (Connors) Of Saugus, age 81, January 14, 2019. Loving wife of Leo F. Gillespie with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Beloved mother of Kathleen Cioffi & her husband James of Tewskbury, Sandra O’Brien & her husband John of Wilmington, Timothy Gillespie of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Daniel & Nicholas Cioffi, MaryKate Edeman, John & Christopher O’Brien, Tyler Gillespie & 5 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Sister of the late Stephen Connors, Theresa Gorman & Francis Connors. Relatives & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 11:30 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus.
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Lois Helene Olsen Gillespie, birth April 20, 1919. Death April 9, 2014. Burial Mt Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Luke Gillespie of Acton, MA. Luke was born on April 1,1949 in Boston, MA to the late Mary (Gainey) and Dr. Luke Gillespie. He graduated from Newton High School [1] in 1966 . He lived most of his adult life in Wayland, MA and moved to Acton, MA where he died on December 18, 2025 at the age of 76. Raised in Newton, his Grandmother Grace and aunts introduced him at a young age to his life long passion for bridge. Known as a fierce competitor at home, in 2016 he was awarded the Larry Weiss Trophy by ACBL District 25 who noted his pleasant demeanor and graciousness at the bridge table. His love for bridge continued throughout his life, donating his time to supporting the Eastern Mass Bridge Association, taking on leadership positions, and attaining Diamond Life Master.
Luke first ventured into computing at Computer Library Services, Inc. (CLSI), then networking at DEC/Digital. It was the purchase of his then employer, TCI, by Bell Atlantic that his three decade long career as an independent consultant began. An expert in communications protocols, he spearheaded the development of SS7 Front-End Processors used by Bellcore in their national 800 and Line Information database applications. He retired in 2019.
It was at CLSI that he met his wife, Debby, and impressed her with his intellect, kindness, and generosity. A devoted husband and father, he shared his skills as a card shark with his sons and coached each of their teams when young. Frustratingly fair as a coach, he had the patience of a saint and was ready to join any activity they suggested. He relished his role as “Papa”, taking his grandkids on “mystery tours,” reading tirelessly, and enjoying their many activities and accomplishments. He was immensely proud of his family.
Surviving him is his wife, Deborah Holtz and his sons and grandchildren, Earl (Ponah), Ila and Anora; Aaron (Carolyn Park), Everly and Emerson; Eric (Gina), Charlotte, Christian, and Calvin. He leaves brothers, John (Linda) and David (Michel) sister-in-law Signe Holtz (Ron Halvorson); his nieces and nephews, Sarah (Adam Johnson), Ian, Katherine, and John Gillespie, Loronah Thom, Kerensa (Kyle Simpson), Debne (Chris Marlette), and Stuart Thom.
In addition to his parents, Luke was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Seanna Holtz, his mother and father-in-law, Lorraine and Alfred Holtz… and Mary Chung’s Restaurant in Cambridge, MA. A celebration of life was held March 21, 2026 from 1pm to 4 pm at the North Andover Country Club.
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Margaret L Gillespie, birth Massachusetts. Death Oct 26, 1976 Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Mary A Gillespie, birth Feb 11, 1903 Tennessee. Died Jan 19, 1982 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United State
Mildred Gillespie. Mildred was born on July 4, 1919 and passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2003. Mildred was a resident of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Paul J.D Gillespie, Age 80, of Topsfield, MA, passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2022 with his wife of 58 years, Martha, and his daughter, Betsy, at his side. Paul was born in Somerville to Charles and Elizabeth Gillespie and was the much loved youngest of six. He graduated from his beloved Malden Catholic High School where he played several sports (baseball being his passion), Tufts University, and Suffolk Law School. Paul was a gifted trial lawyer who was once described by a colleague as “the Ted Williams of the courtroom.” He was a lover of Ireland, its history, culture, and traditional music. Paul was former president of the Irish American Cultural Institute in Boston, President of the Tufts Jumbo Club, and trustee of Malden Catholic High School, to whom he has donated a large collection of his Irish books. He enjoyed golfing for many years in Ireland, and at the Essex County Club and Bald Peak Colony Club in Moultonborough, NH. Paul is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery; son-in-law, Gerard; and was the adoring “Granda” to three grandchildren, William, Kathryn, and Grace. He also leaves several loved nieces and nephews, and many, many cherished friends. Arrangements – Family and friends gathered for Visitation at St. Rose of Lima Church, 12 Park St., Topsfield, from 9:45 to 10:45 am on Wednesday, April 27th, followed by a Celebration of Life Mass at 11 am. Burial will be private.
Patricia Anne Campbell Gillespie, of Braintree passed away peacefully October 17, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Boston on January 31, 1928 and grew up in Jamaica Plain. Pat is survived and missed by Husband Peter Francis Gillespie, Daughter Tricia Ann Gillespie and granddaughter Sarah Ileen Dyment. She is also going to be kept in the hearts of her son Frank Peter Gillespie and his wife Marlene Baker Gillespie and there three children. Grandson Mathew Peter Gillespie, his wife Jennifer Whoozly, great-grandchildren Jackson and Adalaid Gillespie. Grandson Gregory Earl Gillespie, his wife Stephanie Gillespie and granddaughter Megan Elizabeth Gillespie. Patricia was attending Mary C. Curly High School early in life then later on attended Blue Hills Regional Vocational School for medical assistants. She started off working as a tax preparer for H&R block in Quincy, Braintree and Weymouth. Pat also enjoyed working in the Braintree public school kitchens for the children, she always had a love for cooking. After Blue Hills she worked in many small medical offices. Pat loved being active, a couple of her favorite hobbies included bowling, local American Legion Variety shows, gardening and golf. In 1994 she was in a championship for golf in which she had been able to get a hole in one during her playing time and she had won becoming the W.G.A.M class D Champion. Later in life as Patricia’s vision decreased she became interested in trivia at the ” Low Vision Group ” at the Braintree Council of the ageing and listening to books on tape from Perkins School for the blind. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to visit the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St. (Rte.37), Braintree, Tuesday from 4 – 6 p.m. Intermenttook place Wednesday at the National Cemetery in Bourne.
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Richard “Dick” Gillespie of Wrentham, MA, passed away at home on June 7, 2022. Dick was born on September 22, 1943, to the late Peter and Jane (Campbell) Gillespie. He was raised in Stoughton, MA graduating from Stoughton High School. Immediately following graduation, Dick enlisted in the US Navy serving four years. Following the Navy, Dick relocated to Wrentham MA in 1969 where he proudly raised his family and called home for the remainder of his life. Dick was a dedicated police officer in Wrentham serving first as a patrolman before being promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant and ultimately Chief of Police before his retirement in 2008. During that time, he also served as the Town’s Harbormaster as well as an EMT and constable for the Town of Wrentham. After retirement and up until 2020, one could always find Dick around town directing traffic, working road details, or working his beloved detail at the Wrentham Premium Outlets.
Dick graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant University and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England College. Additionally, Dick attended Dean College throughout his career, as he was always looking to expand his education and wealth of knowledge. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and rode his motorcycle all over the country with the love of his life, Annie, in the passenger’s seat. He was an avid fisherman and could often be found cruising around the waters off of Cape Cod in his Grady White, albeit he was a horrible fisherman, something he would wholeheartedly admit. Dick loved “chowda” a good lobster roll, two things he would travel miles for. Dick and Annie were also known to drive miles for an extremely good breakfast, eventually landing them at Knights Farm in Rhode Island and introducing them to their treasured Knights Farm family.
Dick is survived by his true love and partner of 41 years Annie Richardson his sons: James Gillespie and his wife Carin of Chepachet, RI; Richard Gillespie Jr, of Attleboro, Glenn Gillespie and his wife Sarah of Cumberland, RI; his stepson Jason Richardson and his partner Nicole Alconada of Boston, and his stepdaughter Cheri Carlow and her husband Paul of Wrentham. Additionally, Dick is survived by his 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who fondly call him Papa and Grampy: Jessica and husband Mike, Saoirse, Zachary, Kellie, Amanda, Lindsay, Brienna, Dillon, Zachary, Alyssa, Marcus, Allison, and Lillian. Great grandfather to Maura and Sadie.
Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours Saturday June 11, 2022 from 12-3 PM at the R.J Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Wrentham, MA. Burial will be private.
Robert F Gillespie, birth Massachusetts. Death June 17, 1975, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Robert J Gillespie Jr, birth Jan 12, 1942. Death Aug 11, 1968 (in Vietnam). Burial Mount Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Robert J Gillespie, birth Feb 10, 1917 Massachusetts. Death June 9, 1994 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (Editor of the Gillespie Newsletter for many years). Burial Mt Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Robert J. Gillespie Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston & Revere, age 84, January 23, 2019. Loving father of Robert J. Gillespie, Jr. of Peabody, Steven Gillespie of Tewksbury, Mark Gillespie of Danvers & the late Brian Gillespie. Cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren & late grandchild. Dear brother of Leo Gillespie of Saugus, Francis Gillespie of Stoneham, the late John, William, Arthur & Albert Gillespie. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Sunday, 4-8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Monday at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
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Shantel A Gillespie, death notice from Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale, MA 02131 on Dec. 19, 2024.
Sophia Caradimos Gillespie passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 23, 2022 at the age of 63 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Theodora (Kamberogiannis) Caradimos. Sophia leaves behind her beloved husband Matthew J. Gillespie, her sister Laura and her husband Sid Akerblom, her niece Micaela Phinney and grandnephew Owen Pope.Sophia was raised in Onset MA and educated at Bridgewater State College and Boston University. She studied physical education and health science. Sophia spent many years teaching and also coached track and field sports and doing Recuperative Performance Therapy. Sophia also spent many years in Management and Business administration with corporate organizations primarily in Newton MA and N.J.
She loved her artwork and photography and also working with the elderly in memory care. She loved the ocean, traveling, and bicycling Very important to Sophia was her Christian faith and Bible Study. She will always be remembered as a kind, and caring human being, always seeing the beauty in in the simple things. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday October 27, 2022 at 11 A.M. at the Heritage Christian Church, 655 Boxberry Hill Rd.E. Falmouth, Ma.
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Walter J Gillespie, Jr., 68, of Salisbury, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3rd, 2023, at High Point House in Haverhill, MA. Walter was born on December 30, 1954, to Walter and Madeline (Lang) Gillespie, and grew up in Reading, MA. He was a graduate of Reading High School and attended Villanova University.
Walter, along with his brother, owned and operated American Claims Service, an insurance adjusting company.
Walter wore many hats: Loving Son & Brother, Dedicated Father, Loyal Friend, Adoring Grandfather, Business Owner, Life of the Party, Athlete, Coach, and countless others. Through the years, Walter enjoyed watching his children play sports, visiting Crystal Lake, playing hoops with his buddies, reading, talking politics, running, golf, hitting the beach, and spending time with his family most of all. Walter spoke often about being blessed with such a loving family. He is survived by his son John Gillespie and his wife Nicole of Andover MA; his daughter, Christine (Gillespie) Ostrosky, and her husband Mark of Medford MA; and his former spouse Gail Gillespie of Newburyport MA.
Also among his survivors are his four brothers, Dennis Gillespie, and his wife Wendy of Haverhill; Gerard Gillespie, and his wife Denise of Danvers; Robert Gillespie, and his wife Dawn of Newburyport; and Craig Gillespie, and his wife Lorna of Methuen. Walter is also survived by his three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Walter is predeceased by his siblings James Gillespie and Madeline (Gillespie) Polcari. Service was held privately amongst family.
William Gillespie of 42 Skehan St, Sommerville, MASS. Death Dec 20, 1916, age 65. Lobar Pneumonia. Birth 1851 COUNTY TYRONE, IRELAND. Widowed. Father James Gillespie of Co Tyrone, IRELAND. Mother Helen Sterrett of Co Tyrone, IRELAND. Buried Mt Hope Cemetery, Boston, Massachusetts
William Jardine Gillespie “Billy, footballer from Glasgow, Scotland, lived and died 1942, aged 67-68 years in Lynn, Massachusetts.
William P Gillespie of 22 Decur St, Cambridge, died July 5, 1916 age 8, Cambridge, NY Central Railroad (near Gray & Davis Factory), multiple injuries, automobile accident. Birth July 3, 1908 Boston, MASS. Father Bernard, born Ireland. Mother Margaret A Flanerty, birth NOVA SCOTIA, Canada. Burial Malden, Holy Cross
Natalie HOWARD, nee Gillespie, 96, of West Bridgewater died peacefully July 6, 2013. Natalie was the loving daughter of the late Wilfred Farnum Gillespie and Olive (Cole) Gillespie. She graduated from the Howard School with the Class of 1935. She married the late Lester E. Howard Sr. Nov. 3, 1937, and they raised their family in West Bridgewater. Natalie was proud of her job at Bridgewater Savings Bank where she worked as a teller for 33 years. She was a member of the KA Club of West Bridgewater and a friend of the West Bridgewater Senior Center. She enjoyed cooking, trips with her family and friends, and watching the Patriots and Red Sox. She was fond of eating lobster, playing golf and Mahjong, reading and solving crossword puzzles. Natalie was the loving mother of Wilfred G. Howard of Brockton, Paul H. Howard (deceased) and his wife Marjorie of Sagamore Beach, and Lester E. Howard Jr. and his wife Brenda of West Virginia. She was Grams to Justin, Indra, Jared, Consuelo, Paula, Cynthia, Susan, and Natalie. She was Gram the Great to Shayla, Braelyn, William, Emma, Colin, Frankie IV, and Paul. Natalie was the loving sister to Jean (Gillespie) Freeman of Florida; and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service in Natalies honor was held July 27, at the First Church, 29 Howard St., West Bridgewater, at 1:30 p.m.
Jane E Gillespie MACORKLE, birth Jan 15, 1925. Death July 31, 2009 North Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial Mt Hope Cemetery.
Gillespie WATTERS birth 1837. Death Oct 16, 1920 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. Burial Saint Francis Old Cemetery
Record Count: 57
Source of Records: Online obituaries; Mormon website: Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003; Find A Grave Index; Massachusetts Secretary of the State website; Funeral Homes Obituaries, Echovita. Legacy. Wikipedia.
