Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Campbell) Gillis, of Somerville MA died Sunday (April 20, 2025) at Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Orwell M. Gillis who died in 1976.

Marie was born in Somerville MA, the daughter of the late James C. Campbell and the late Aldona W. (Gallant) Campbell. She attended Somerville High School.

Marie was first employed as a young woman working at Hawks Cleaners located in Somerville MA. She later worked for many years at Tufts University. Elizabeth had been a resident of Somerville for most of her life and enjoyed knitting & crocheting.

Marie is survived by her 7 children: Jean DeLibero of Malden MA, Joan Welch of Burlington MA, Susan Gillis of Milford MA, Barbara DiGregorio and her husband Arthur of Upton MA, Paul Gillis of Cornish ME, MaryAnn St. Cyr and her husband Mark of Bolton MA and Timothy Gillis of Somerville MA; also many grandchildren & great grandchildren; her 2 siblings: Jean Foster of Burlington MA and Joan Brennick of Somerville MA; also several nieces & nephews.

Marie was the sister of the late James Campbell; the late Barbara R. Householder; the late June Foster; the late Linda Fhorl; the late David Campbell and the late Margaret Campbell.

In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and a Private Committal Service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett MA. There are no funeral home visiting hours.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA. Please visit www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com for complete obituary & condolence book.