Mariann “Mimi” Gillespie, 73, of Holliston, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Uglietta) and Pasquale Reale. She was the wife of 33 years to the late Carroll Gillespie, who passed away in 2010.
Mimi lived in Medford and Somerville before making her home in Holliston, where she resided for over 17 years. She had been a longtime member of St. Catherine’s in Somerville. During her time in Holliston, she became an active member of Mission Springs. She especially enjoyed playing cards with her group of friends there.
Mimi is survived by her daughter, Julia Cullen, and her husband, Fred, of Holliston; her brother, Charlie Reale, and his wife, Dawn, of Waltham, as well as two granddaughters, Aubrey and Sarah, her niece, Amy Reale, grandniece, Bianca Harvey, grandnephew, Sonny Harvey, and many cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Frank Reale.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th from 3:00-4:30 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 4:30 at Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. Interment will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holliston Food Pantry, 73 Charles St., Holliston, MA 01746, or https://www.hollistonpantryshelf.org
