Mary J. Gelinas Obituary

The world bids farewell to Mary J. Gelinas of Manchester, Connecticut, departing on April 1, 2026 at the age of 103. Mary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Mary departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Gelinas; and her parents, Edwin Jillson and Bertha Jillson (Brogan). She is survived by: her daughter Mary "Jill" Gelinas; and her cousin Trudy Goodwin of Lincoln, MA.. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gelinas Family Scholarship, c/o St. Bridget School, 74 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042.