Michael James Gilmore, 66, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of Franklin, died February 28 in Rhode Island Hospital.
Born in Malden, January 11,1952, the son of the late Daniel J. and Marjorie(Moran) Gilmore Jr., Mr. Gilmore was raised in Franklin and had lived in Cumberland for many years.
Mr. Gilmore was a graduate of Franklin High School. He also was a graduate of Boston College with both a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree. Michael had been an English teacher at Franklin High School for many years before retiring.
He enjoyed music, woodworking and a circle of long-standing close friends.
He is survived by his brother Shaun P. Gilmore of Washington, D.C. and his sister-in-law Margaret B. Gilmore of Norfolk. He was Uncle to Laurie Fairchild of Norfolk, Daniel Gilmore IV of Dedham and Meaghan Gilmore of Santa Monica, Ca. He was also a Great Uncle to a niece and nephew.
He was the husband of the late Nancy (Sheehan) Gilmore and brother of the late Daniel J. Gilmore III.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 6 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin at Noon.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Franklin.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00-Noon.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Red Cross PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.