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Judy Ellen Gillett

Mar 23, 1944 – Jun 13, 2019

Service Details

In accordance to Judy’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1600 N. Summerset Drive. There will be time to visit with the family at the Kingdom Hall on Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jehovah’s Witnesses “Watchtower” have been suggested.

Racine – Judy Ellen Gillett, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Ascension All Saints Hospital from complications following a routine colonoscopy performed at Aurora in Kenosha.

Judy was born in Presque Isle, Maine on March 23, 1944 to the late Fred D. and Catherine E. (nee: Cote) Pelkey. On July 16, 1980, she was united in marriage with Daniel Lawson Gillett, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2008. With a profound and tireless work ethic, Judy was an accomplished business entrepreneur. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was passionate in the ministry of sharing the Kingdom news. Among her interests, Judy was extremely crafty and quite the talented artist. She was also known to spoil her Boston Terrier canine companions. Above all, Judy will be remembered for her sweet personality, infectious smile, and constant determination to love and cherish all her family and friends.

Surviving are her children, Brett (Debbie) Madore and Troy (Shawn) Madore; granddaughter, Amanda Madore; sisters and brothers, Edna (Eugene) Theriault, Fred Pelkey, Linda (Roger) Hawkins, Mary (Jerry) Moore and Michael (Jenny) Pelkey; her canine “best friend”, LuLu; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name – especially her brothers and sisters of the Kingdom Hall. In addition to her parents and husband, Judy was preceded in death by her grandson, Justin Madore; brothers, Thomas and Richard Pelkey; and precious dog, Otis.

In accordance to Judy’s wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1600 N. Summerset Drive. There will be time to visit with the family at the Kingdom Hall on Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Jehovah’s Witnesses “Watchtower” have been suggested.

A special note of thanks to Dr. James Waltenberger for trying everything he could in trying to save Judy’s life with emergency surgery.

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  1. Cardella Hicks says

    June 17, 2019 at 7:10 am

    Judy was a special person to me. She was so kind, caring, loving. This was such a shock 😭 to me. I loved working out in the door to door ministry with her. She loved her God Jehovah 🙏. I will miss her. What a faithful friend she was.

  2. Don and Jaclyn Grabher says

    June 17, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Judy will be surely missed. An amazing person whose generous spirit touched everyone she met. We will miss her laugh and fantastic smile. She was a very special person. We love you Judy.

  3. J. Flowers says

    June 23, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. All of us who have lost a loved one in death have the bible-based hope at John 5:28, 29 where it says that all those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come out. Yes, in the near future there will be a resurrection and we will see our loved ones again in perfect health. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.

  4. Tony J says

    June 28, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    May the God of all comfort Jehovah be with your family during your loss.

  5. Johnson Family says

    July 4, 2019 at 3:14 am

    Our sister in the faith, Judy will be missed. May Jehovah be with the entire Gillett family at this difficult time.

  6. Brenda Allen says

    March 14, 2023 at 7:10 am

    Sincerest condolences to family Judy was one of the sweetest persons I’ve ever met, I traveled with her and her husband Dan and a small group of freinds to Cancun Mexico where I really got to know them both wonderful people! She will be truely missed.

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