John E. Gill

John E. Gill, of Middleborough, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 90, at the Oak Hill Nursing Home in Middleborough, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Catherine J. (Solimini) Gill for 68 years and son of the late John and Madeline.  Devoted father of Cheryl McCormack and her husband Paul, of The Villages, Florida; Sandy Kenney and her husband Wayne, of Bridgewater; and Suzanne Lynn and her husband Chuk, of Weymouth.  Loving “Gookey” to his grandchildren Kristin Kenney, Tara Mason, and Mikayla Kenney; and his great-grandchildren Hannah Kenney-Blaisdell and Lexi and Landon Mason.  John is also survived by many brother and sister in-laws; nieces and nephews.

John was born in Quincy and lived in South Weymouth for 48 years before moving to Middleborough in 2002.  John was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and a hard working man.  He was a proud member of the United States Navy, as a Photographer’s Mate, Third Class.  He worked many jobs at one time starting as a milkman; part owner and then owner of Old Colony Film Transfer delivering reels of film and condiments to numerous movie theaters and drive-ins; school bus driver for the city of Weymouth; driver and tour guide for Brush Hill bus company; and then finally retiring from the United States Post Office.  He enjoyed history; doing cross word puzzles; watching old movies; and traveling. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.  John was a life time member of the Quincy Elks and the American Legion in Weymouth.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 9:30-10:30AM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home EAST WEYMOUTH at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles & Middle Street).

Funeral services will immediately follow the wake at 10:30 AM.

Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.