Donald J. Gillery, 73, of Dean Avenue, Smithfield died September 12, 2021 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Slater) Gillery.
Born in Hanover, NH, he was a son of Thomas and Hazel (Brooks) Gillery. He had lived in Smithfield for 35 years. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and worked as an electrician for several companies who ran commuter rail (Conrail, B & M, Amtrak, MBTA).
Don enjoyed camping, where he would be playing his music,, cooking on the grill, and entertaining his friends.
Don always played the best variety of music. He collected Nascar memorabilia and had a large Dale Earnhardt, Sr. diecast car collection. Don loved being surrounded by friends and family.
Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters: Kimberly Baird, Robin Gillery, his son: Kevin Gillery, his siblings: Thomas Gillery, Tessa Skoniecki and Donna Elmarsy.
His funeral services will be at the convenience of the family