Matthew J. Gillette, 23
Dateline: Norton, MA
Matthew J. Gillette, age 23, of Norton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving and adoring family on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Children’s Hospital in Boston.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 18, 1999, he was the much-loved son of Felicia S. (Diaz) Gillette of Norton and John J. Gillette, III of Coventry, RI.
Matthew spent his early childhood living in Ohio, Florida and Virginia. He had resided in Norton for the past thirteen years where he was educated in Norton Public Schools, as part of the BICO Program.
He loved being at home with his mother and especially enjoyed visits from his nurses. He received much joy listening to music and watching Law & Order on TV. Another favorite time for Matthew were when his niece and nephew acted as his “Pit Crew”. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him dearly. The memories he created will live on in his family’s hearts forever.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his devoted sister Amanda M. Walker and her husband Shawn of Pawtucket. He was the cherished grandson of Ingeborg Diaz of Tampa Florida and the treasured uncle of Hayley E. Walker and Jacob M. Walker, both of Pawtucket. He is also survived by his loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
A service in celebration of Matthew’s life will be held on a date and place to be announced.
Visiting hours are omitted and those wishing may remember Matthew with a donation in his memory made to (enter specific department or program) at Boston Children’s Hospital, In memory of Matthew Joseph Gillette. Contributions can be made at bostonchildrens.org/give in memory. Or mail checks, payable to Boston Children’s Hospital, to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include honoree’s name in the memo line. Then contact a member of our Tribute team, and they will notify you when gifts are made. 617-919-6755 or [email protected]
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp Street, Norton.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com