Canton Obituary: John Paul "Jack" Gilmore, 73

John Paul “Jack” Gilmore, Sr., husband of Lestyn (Allard) Gilmore of Taunton, died at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston on Tuesday, Sept. 11, according to an obituary on CurrentObituary.com. He was 73.

Born in Canton, Gilmore was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Murphy) Gilmore. A 1958 graduate of Boston’s Cathedral High School, Mr. Gilmore later attended Northeastern University. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Formerly of Watertown, and a Taunton resident since 1979, he was employed by the Hallsmith-Sysco Company for 34 years as a truck driver, retiring in 2004.

A sports enthusiast, Jack especially enjoyed college football, Notre Dame being his favorite. He was also a member of the Stoughton Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his wife, he leaves a son, John Paul Gilmore, Jr. and his wife Sherry of Cropseyville, NY; a brother, Joseph P. Gilmore of Canton; four grandchildren, Patricia Gilmore of Nashville, TN, John Paul Gilmore, III of Norton, Robin Gilmore of Nashville, TN, and Stephen Gilmore of Norton; a great grandson, Jacob Gilmore of Norton; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

The American Lung Association
460 Totten Pond Rd.
Suite 400
Waltham, MA 02451