Paul S. Gillson, 83

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. – Paul S. Gillson, retired owner of Mt. Pleasant Hardware in Providence died May 16 peacefully, at his home in Palm Beach Gardens. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Elman) Gillson. 

Born in Jersey City, N.J., son of the late Morris and Henrietta (Goldman) Gillson, he was a graduate of Boston University. He and his late wife were former members of Valley Country Club in West Warwick and East Point Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. In addition to golf, he enjoyed skiing, flying small planes and motorcycles. In his retirement he enjoyed reading and his cherished companion, his dog Lily. 

He was the devoted father of Marc Gillson and his wife, Antoinette Gomes, of Cranston; Erica Rossman and her husband, Dr. Richard Rossman, of Sharon, Mass.; and Lisa Rubinstein and her husband, David, of Newton, Mass. Dear brother of George Gillson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Bryna Hellmann of Amsterdam, and Jan Bentley of London. Loving grandfather of Marshall, Geoffrey, Dana, Jessica, Corey, Rachel and Sydney. Cherished great-grandfather of Marcus. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Providence, R.I. 02906.