Jane M. Gillespie, 92, passed away 03.21.23 at her home in Franklin surrounded by her family. She was married to the late Charles A. Gillespie and was sister to the late Barbara Harnett, Elaine Stranahan, Mary Cronin, and William O’Toole.
Jane or as many people knew her as “Meme,” was the quintessential mother to her own six children, seven grand children, four great grand children, and everyone in her neighborhood. She had many positions in local supermarkets; and was finally convinced to retire at age 82! Her compassion for others and her dry Irish wit drew many to her.
She loved football (Tom Brady), baseball, lobster rolls, Family Feud, Judge Judy, and sitting by the ocean. She loved any reason to go out (particularly on Fridays with Heidi) and to go shopping.
She is survived by her children, Gail Gillespie (Eric) of Waltham, Lorraine Gillespie of California, Michael Gillespie (Debra) of Franklin, Darlene DeFord (James) of California, Charles Gillespie (Kammi) of Colorado, and John Gillespie of Belmont. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jasmine, Mychael, Michelle, Emily, Maggie, Ellie, and Michael and her great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Theodora, Nolan, and Devon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Wednesday March 29th at 9AM from the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square at 10AM. To view the Mass stmarysfranklin.org
Interment will follow at the parish cemetery.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 5-8PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care/ Needham.