Northborough – Muriel D. (Eaton) Gillespie, 79, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston due to heart complications.
She leaves her devoted husband of 60 years, George A. Gillespie; her loving children, Deborah Rosales and husband Stephen of Belmont, George Gillespie Jr. of Venezuela, Stephen Gillespie and wife Marlene of Kingston, N.H., Richard Gillespie and Shelley Carlson of Northborough, and Denise Gillespie of South Weymouth; six grandchildren, Danielle, Elizabeth, Caren, Stephen, Cherié and Nicole; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Muriel was born and raised in Boston and lived in Northborough since 1956. Sheand George enjoyed traveling around the world.
Over the years, she loved to watch her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. She lived for her family. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Sept. 23, from 5 – 8 p.m., in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Northborough. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Burial will follow in Howard Street Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 (https://giving.brighamandwomens.org/donate).
To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.haysfuneralhome.com.
