Richard Edward Gillies Obituary

Name: Lying in state
Start: 2023-12-29T15:30:00
End: 2023-12-29T16:00:00
Location: St Irenaeus Catholic Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Edward Gillies of Rochester Hills, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 68, on December 20, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Edward Gillies to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Helen Gillies and Wilford "Bill" Gillies. He is survived by : his wife Cindy Gillies; his daughters, Corrine Nichols (Micah), Chris Gillies (Lilai) and Ashley Gillies (Ameel Trabilsy II); his grandchildren, Katrina Nichols, Kayla Nichols, Lillie Mae Gillies, Lucas Gillies, Tobias Gillies and Baby Gillies; his sister-in-law Nancy Thorpe; and his mother-in-law Alice Peck.

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December 22, 2023

Maureen Patterson wrote a sympathy message

“My heart is right with you in deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your great loss. Rick was one of the most courageous persons I have ever met. I have also and always admired him for his kindness and generosity .You have been loving him throughout the many years of his illness and brought comfort to him as he always rallied to a better state of health. You were the reason he fought so hard...he loved you all so much.. With my love, Maureen Patterson.”