Jeannette Mary (Madore) Gillis

Jeannette Mary (Madore) Gillis, age 94, of Tupper Lake, passed away on January 20, 2025 at the Tupper Lake Center. Arrangements are under the care of Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake, NY.

Jeannette was born on December 29, 1930 in Tupper Lake, the daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Melvina (Denis) Madore. She graduated from Holy Ghost Academy in 1949 and later graduated from Albany Business College in 1950.

Jeannette married Roland A. "Sonny" Gillis on June 2, 1952 at St. Alphonsus Church with Reverend Giroux officiating the ceremony. Soon after, Roland was deployed to the Korean Conflict. Jeannette was the owner of Gillis Florist and Greenhouses in Tupper Lake for many years, until her retirement.

Jeannette enjoyed time spent with her family and friends, her floral business of many years, winters traveling, alternating between Florida and Arizona after their retirement, and playing pinochle or piecing a puzzle.

Jeannette is survived by her five children, Deborah A. (John) Stubley of West Falls, N.Y., Michael D. (Lauren) Gillis of Tupper Lake, Patricia Willett of Saranac Lake, Mary B. (Greg) Corrow of Ellsworth, ME and Lisa (Aaron) Moser of New Gloucester, ME. She is also survived by her brother David Madore of Naples, FL, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, many extended family members and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jeannette was predeceased by her parents, Wilfred and Melvina Madore, her husband Roland, a granddaughter Danielle Corrow and a son-in-law, Rodger Willett.

Calling Hours were held at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake on Monday January 27, 2025 from 4-7p.m. and the Funeral Mass was held at St. Alphonsus Church on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 with the Reverend James Teti officiating. A springtime burial will take place later in May.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made with memorial contributions to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.