With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Cletus O. Gilson (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 30, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cletus O. Gilson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Cletus Oliver Gilson and Mary Wilson Gilson; his former life partner Ruth Palma Gilson; his sister Nancy Gilson Waldier; and his mother-in-law Frances Makray Hayden.

He is survived by : his wife Frances Makray Gilson; his children, Palma Jean Sheehan (John), Michele Kollig (Jerry), Christopher Gilson (Janet) and Shawn Gilson (Diane); his grandchildren, Jack, Tracey Vaughan, Christopher Gilson (Stephanie), Matthew Gilson (Alana), Courtney Rubin (Andrew), Ryan Gilson (Micheala), Jason Gilson, Erin O'Connor (Joel) and Emily (Sam); his sister Mary Lee Figueroa; his close friends, Marty, Frannie Avery, Mark, Amber Hauger and Bryce Hauger; his nephew Zachary Makray; and his caregiver Janet Henry. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 5th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Devlin Funeral Home (806 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15229). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, July 6th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Divine Redeemer Parish.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to one of the following charities: Hope For Families Center Inc., 720 4th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32962 (772-567-5537). Allegheny Health Network Healthcare@Home Hospice, 200 Allegheny Drive, Suite 201, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086, Attn: Donations.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Devlin Funeral Home