William R. Gillie Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Harrington, Delaware

William R. Gillie Sr.

May 8, 2026

Harrington, Delaware

William R. Gillie Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2026 in Harrington, Delaware

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William R. Gillie Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William R. Gillie Sr. (Harrington, Delaware), who passed away, on May 8, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William R. Gillie Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James B. Gillie and Kathryn B. Gillie; his wife Gertrude "Betty" Gillie; and his brother Ronald Gillie. He is survived by: his children, Carol Boyd-Heron (Tony), Donna Ratledge (Todd), William Gillie Jr. (Annalise), Eric Gillie (Leslie) and Greg Gillie; and his brothers, James and Ken Gillie. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; extended family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, http://www.wish.org.

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Melvin Funeral Home
15522 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952

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May 16

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15522 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952

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