February 27, 2009
Gillis, Ida F.
Ida Frances (Keith) Gillis, of Dedham, formerly of Boston, died Feb 24th, 2009 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing Center in Franklin after a brief illness. She was 99. Ida was born in Wellesley, MA, a daughter of the late William M., and Alleyne M. (Jennings) Keith. She worked as a secretary for the Order of Scottish Clans in Boston for over 20 years. She was the wife of the late Paul David Gillis; and the sister of the late Mavis Keith and the late Merritt Keith. She is survived by her brother Russell Keith of Yuma, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. Private burial of her ahses will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston.
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I was so sorry to to see Ida’s obituary. I worked with Ida in the Order of Scottish Clans in the Old Webster-Atlas bank building across from the Old State House way back in 1946 through 1950. She was a very lovely lady. I remember when she and Paul got married. We were all so happy for them. I also knew her boss, Thomas R.P.Gibbm Esq. from Rockport, MA, very well and often visited him at his home surrounded by lots of Scottish heather growing among all the rocks on his property. I am almost 81 years old and hanging in there.
I am so sorry for your loss.