Obituary of Mary Lou Gillet

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mary Lou (Boyd) Gillet of Gagetown, NB, announces her unexpected passing on August 28, 2020, after a brief stay at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother and nana, and family meant everything to her. She was born in Moncton, NB, on June 18, 1943. As a child, she lived in Richibucto and later moved to Saint John, NB, where she graduated from Saint John Vocational High School and then worked for NB Tel. She met Walter, the love of her life, on a blind date arranged by her late brother-in-law, David Gillet, and his wife Carole, and they married less than a year later. They raised their family in Oromocto, NB, until they moved to the Village of Gagetown upon Walter’s retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces. In later years, she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 and volunteered her time for various other community needs. Mary Lou had a quick wit and made everyone feel like family who visited her home. She loved her gardens, bird watching, and especially her annual visits to family in Ontario. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter, Gagetown, NB; adoring children Calvin (Caitlin), Ottawa, ON, Cindy (Jake DeLorey), Fredericton, NB, and Peter (Darlene), Cumberland Bay, NB; beloved grandson Liam DeLorey, Fredericton, NB; and siblings Shirley (Alan) Worokevich, Jim Irving, Jack (Sylvia) Irving, Bill (Rose) Irving, Mike (Marilyn) Irving, and Mark (Rowena) Irving, all of southern Ontario. She will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary Lou was predeceased by her parents, Barbara (MacDonald) and Lleroy Boyd, her biological parents, Ella and John Irving, and brothers Richard Irving (Thorold, ON) & George Irving (Riverview, NB). The family cannot thank the staff of the DECH 4NW enough for their wonderful caring ways. A visitation will be held at the Oromocto Funeral Home on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6 – 8 pm. A memorial service will take place at St. John’s Anglican Church, Gagetown, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 1 pm with Rev. Jane Johnson officiating. A live stream of the service will be available at: https://vimeo.com/586885717 Interment will follow in the St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Gagetown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or a charitable organization of your choice in Mary Lou’s memory.