Northborough George A. Gillespie passed away February 23, 2015 at Bayfront Health in Port Charlotte, FL, after a period of declining health. He was 83. The love of his life and devoted wife of 60 years, Muriel D. (Eaton) Gillespie died in 2013; he leaves behind his loving children, Deborah Rosales and husband Stephen of Belmont, George Gillespie Jr. of Venezuela, Stephen Gillespie and wife Marlene of Kingston, NH, Richard Gillespie and Shelley Carlson of Northborough and Denise Gillespie of South Weymouth; six grandchildren, Danielle, Elizabeth, Caren, Stephen, Cheri and Nicole; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Boston, he was the son of George and Elsie (Rotch) Gillespie. "Mr. G," as he was commonly referred to, spent his career in the military entering the service in 1950 when he enlisted in the Air Force. In later years, S/SGT Gillespie entered the Air National Guard as a radar foreman in Worcester. George and Muriel settled in Northborough in 1956 to raise their family. During his distinguished 35 year military career, George served overseas in Korea, in Berlin where he witnessed the building of the Berlin Wall and in Denmark. His career culminated in his being assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Mr. G retired in 1985 with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Upon his retirement, he escaped the Massachusetts cold and snow and wintered thirty years in Punta Gorda, FL. George enjoyed music and was an avid Boston professional sports fan. A dedicated family man, George loved watching his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. George was proud of his Irish heritage! Mr. G was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Church. Calling hours will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. His funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. Burial with military honors will follow in Howard St. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com Visitation Thursday March 5, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Hays Funeral Home 56 Main Street Northborough, MA 01532 Service Information Friday March 6, 2015 10:00am, St. Rose of Lima Parish 244 W. Main St. Northborough, MA 01532 Interment Location Howard Street Cemetery