Born on January 23, 1932, in Newtonville, she was the daughter of Noble and Phyllis (Mader) Hardy. Mary was raised in Newtonville and graduated from Newton High School and Fisher College. She moved to Framingham in 1958 and many years ago she worked part-time in the cafeteria of Framingham State College (now University) for nearly 20 years. Mrs. Gillis went on to work as a Purchaser for the former Waters Equipment Company in Marlborough for 15 years until her retirement in the mid 1990s.
Beloved wife of the late Frank Gillis; devoted mother of Douglas Boulter and Linda Jackson, both of Shrewsbury; cherished sister of the late Herbert Hardy and the late Marjorie Timbie; loving grandmother of Keith, Greg, Benjamin, Samantha, and Jacob; proud great-grandmother of Carter, Cara, and Zane.
Flowers may be sent to the church or memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 72 East Concord Street, Room C3, Boston, MA 02118.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29, at 5PM at Edwards Church – United Church of Christ, 39 Edwards Street, Framingham. A gathering will follow the service at the church.
Burial at the Newton Cemetery will be held privately.
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