William C. Gillett, 93, of Warren, PA., died Tuesday morning,
August 11, 2015 at Warren Manor Nursing Home. He was born
March 7, 1922 in Erie, PA. He was the son of Charles and Maude
Gleason Gillett. He was a longtime Warren area resident and was
employed with the former Penn Furnace & Iron Company,
retiring from Pennco after 35 years as a draftsman and fitter.
He enjoyed wood carving.
He had served with the U.S. Navy on the destroyer Escort in the
Pacific and Atlantic, during WWII.
He is survived by his son – John W. Gillett of Tidioute, PA.
1 Brother – Hugh Gillett of Bradenton, FL., 1 Sister – Margie
Larsen of N. Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews also
survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
his wife, Charlotte I. Gillett and his son, Timothy A. Gillett.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of
the family. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Warren
Public Library Association, 203 Market Street, Warren, PA. 16365.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral
Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.