Gwain H. Gillespie Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 17, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gwain H. Gillespie (New London, New Hampshire), born in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer Gillespie and Ruth Gillespie (Auker); his wife Janet Gillespie; his siblings, Gwen, Ludwig, Phyllis, Marjorie and Bonita; his daughter Robin; and his stepson Michael.
He is survived by: his children, Shannon, Kevin (Kristine), Gwain, Alison (Greg), Patrick (Rhonda), Colin (Ginger) and Patricia (Elliott); his brothers, Gayle and Marlyn; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Heather, Carmen, Noah, Dominic, Quinn, Faith, Nadine, Max, Zoe, Nathan, Vera, Rhyland, Nigel, Athena, Avalon, Cat, Ford, Kathryn, Christopher, Michael and Nicholas; and his great grandchildren, Norah, Kia, Isla, Tessa, Noelle and Dominick.
Along with being regularly listed as a noteworthy financial executive by Marquis Who's Who, he was the General Chairman of the 1978 Detroit United Foundation Torch Drive, raising a record $42 million. Most recently, he was involved with The Trustee Tax Foundation Inc., the board of directors for the Portland Concert Association, and the Maine Development Foundation.
