Richard Ervin Gillen Obituary
Richard "Giz" Ervin Gillen, 85, passed away November 17, 2024. He was born June 3, 1939 to Harold Millard Gillen and Emma Louise Campbell Gillen. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Giz resided in Barefoot Bay, Florida with his loving wife, Sandra Dugdale Gillen.
Giz was an avid golfer and deer hunter. He enjoyed following the Boston Red Sox and attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events. In retirement, Giz could be found at the Barefoot Bay golf course twice a week, as well as, playing darts on Wednesday afternoons. He made friends wherever he went.
Giz started working at Stowe Mountain Resort and Golf Club while still in high school at People's Academy in Morrisville, VT. He continuously worked at Stowe Mountain Resort until his retirement, 45 plus years later.
Giz is survived by his wife, Sandra Gillen; his son, Jeffrey and his wife Rosie Gillen from Wolcott, VT; daughter, Kristy and her husband Matthew Wadsworth from West Topsham, VT; son Matthew and his wife, Gigi Gillen from Rancho Cordova, CA; step-daughter, Courtney Ireland from Waterville, VT and step-daughter, Kathleen Fiske from Barefoot Bay, FL. He is also survived by his sister Judy and her husband Alan Beard, and brother, Marshall Gillen and his companion, Judy.
Giz will be missed by his nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
During the summer of 2025, Giz will be interred in his home state of Vermont.
