Janet A. (Nelon) Gillis, 77, of East Walpole, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, surrounded by her family, at her home.
She was the wife of the late Donald Gillis.
Born in Waltham, February 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Lucille C. (Coen) Nelon,
She is survived by her children, Donald Gillis, Jr. and his wife Maureen of East Walpole, Linda Gillis of East Walpole and Michael Gillis and his wife Lauren of Tiverton, Rhode Island.
She was the loving grandmother of Jennifer, Brien, Heather, Ashley, Colleen and Brady.
She is also survived by her sister Nancy Dillon and her husband Jack and was the sister of the late John Nelon.
She will be sadly missed by her dear friends, Barbara, Barbara 2, and Teresa and many others.
Her memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday January 6 in St. Mary’s Church in East Walpole at 9:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to Youth Rally Committee, 949 Chestnut Oak Drive St. Charles, MO. 63303. www.Rally4Youth.org/donate.php.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home, Walpole.