Obituary of Margaret Gilles

Beloved Wife and Mother Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Ann and Harry Hogan, Margaret died peacefully in Palo Alto, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and daughter, Anne Kennelly. Margaret and Paul were longtime residents of Menlo Park, Ca. Margaret and Paul spent 57 happy years together, moving their growing family from Ohio to Michigan to New Jersey and lastly Menlo Park. There they raised their family and made many friends for life. Margaret enjoyed a successful career as a realtor with Wright and Company until Paul' retirement.. Then they enjoyed travelling, bridge, golf and spending time in their lovely home surrounded by family and friends. Her Christmas Eve open house was an annual tradition. Margaret will be remembered for her quick wit, Midwestern common sense and sharp mind. After Paul's death in 2004, Margaret moved into the Vi in Palo Alto. Macular degeneration may have dimmed her eyesight but never her spirit. She is survived by daughter Paula (Tom) Maurano of Menlo Park; daughter Teresa O'Rourke of San Ramon, Ca; son Mark (Mary) Gilles of Menlo Park, CA and daughter Kathy Gilles of Menlo Park, CA. She will be sorely missed by grandchildren Margaret (Ted) Hazelrig, Maureen Kennelly, Matthew (Michela) Maurano, Stephen (Carly) Maurano, Megan Maurano, Paul Gilles and Francesca Gilles as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Denis Church, 2250 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.




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