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Mary Gillis dies at 90; funeral Mass set Oct. 2
September 29, 2026
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Mary P. Gillis Obituary Published; Funeral Mass Set for Oct. 2
Mary Pauline (Kelley) Gillis, who was born and raised in Marblehead, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at age 90. The wife of the late Dexter C. Gillis for more than 52 years, she was a lifelong, active member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish and belonged to the Women's Guild and the Shipyard Association. Her funeral Mass is set for Friday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.
Marblehead Current
Marblehead Municipal Light Board Convenes Hybrid Meeting
The Municipal Light Board holds a hybrid meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. at 80 Commercial Street and via Zoom.
Town of Marblehead
Recreation and Park Commission Meets at Humphrey Street
The Recreation and Park Commission meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at 10 Humphrey Street.
Town of Marblehead
Abbey Studio Holds Medieval Bestiary Calligraphy Workshop
The Abbey Studio hosts a virtual medieval illumination workshop, "Let's Make a Bestiary," Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The Abbey Studio
Mystery Book Club Discusses Grisham's "The Widow"
The Abbot Public Library Mystery Book Club discusses John Grisham's "The Widow" Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at 235 Pleasant Street; registration required.
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Drop-In Tech Help Offered at Abbot Public Library
Theresa Milewski offers one-on-one help with devices and computer questions Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St.
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Marblehead Ophthalmology Schedules Dry-Eye Open House
Marblehead Ophthalmology holds a dry-eye open house Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1 Widger Road, with demonstrations and treatment information.
Marblehead Ophthalmology
UU Church to Host Discussion on Christian Nationalism
A free panel on Christian nationalism and church-state separation is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford St.
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JCCNS North Shore Singers Begin 10-Week Session
The JCCNS North Shore Singers meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 4 Community Road, led by Debra Basil; no experience required.
JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore
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