Edward J. “Ed” Gillespie – 87, of North Reading, passed away at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Born in Chelsea, MA on May 13, 1936. He was the son of the late Joseph and Carmelita (Mullens) Gillespie. He was raised and attended school in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School, Class of 1954.
Ed worked as a Telecommunications Supervisor for the One Beacon Insurance Company. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past twenty years. He was a member of the Andover Sportsmen’s Club, The North Shore Radio Association and the Sydney Amateur Radio Club.
Ed was Susan’s husband and best friend. He was a special friend to all who knew him. He lived for his two great grandsons. He loved Ham Radio and pistol shooting.
Family members include his loving wife of 48 years, Susan M. (Enos) Gillespie; his son, Michael Gillespie and daughter, Cynthia (Gillespie) Cochran, from his previous marriage to Myrna (Stevens) Gillespie; granddaughter, Shannon (Cochran) Hawkes and her husband Alex; two great-grandsons, Colden and Thomas.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 19 from 3 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
We pass along our sympathies to Susan and family. Our first meeting with Ed and Susan took place 20 years ago in New Waterford n.s. and our friendship started and continued .Ed will be missed by us and his many amateur radio friends.
Sending my love, thoughts, prayers and condolences to Sue and family on the loss of Ed. He was a great customer and friend for many many years. He will certainly be missed by all that knew him.