Lebert A. Gillespie
Lebert Alexander Gillespie (aka Mass Lee), passed away peacefully at home in Boston, MA. on December 3rd, 2020 at the age of 94.
Born in St Catherine, Jamaica on May 25th, 1926 to Carlton Gillespie and Leticia Walters. Lebert and his twin brother Archibald were middle children in a large, blended family. He attended the Good Hope Elementary school in Red Ground, St. Catherine. Lebert developed valuable skills that would prove most beneficial in later years. He was employed with the Bodles Agricultural Research Station of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Jamaica. He was responsible for the engrafting of plants. His passion for agriculture continued for decades later. He dedicated his life to family, farming and raising livestock.
Lebert is predeceased by his wife Iona and children Junita, Bruce and Warren. He leaves behind children: Neville (Patsy), Stanley (Elaine), Michael (Elaine), Morris (Simone), Beresford (Deanery), Elaine (Delroy), Beverly, Evor (Camille), Annmarie (Neville), Denise (Crosdale), Devon (Tracey), and Dawn.
Lebert was a proud grandfather to 41 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren, some of whom he raised like his own children. He encouraged his children and grands to be productive, stay out of trouble and be loving and kind to each others’.
In August 1995 Lebert along with his late wife Iona and youngest daughter Dawn migrated to the USA. In 2001 he became a member of the Pentecostals of Boston church pastored by Rev. Stephen Mack. Lebert was humble, kind, loving, joyful, gentle, patient, merciful and peaceful. He truly possessed all the character traits that identify true servanthood found in Matthew 5: 1-12.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Friday, December 18th from 4-8 PM.
Funeral service for the late Lebert Gillespie, will be held on Saturday December 19th, 2020 at 10 AM at Pentecostals of Boston, 1205 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park. The viewing is at 9-10AM. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, links will be provided to observe the funeral service virtually for those who are unable to attend in person. All are asked to wear green and black in honor of the man who loved everything green.
The family of Lebert Gillespie wishes to express their deep appreciation and sincerely thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy.
Guestbook Entries
A man as humble and loving as my Grandpa will always be remembered by those of us who knew him and loved him. Although we will miss him, his smile, his pranks, his love, we take consolation in the good feelings of our memories💔💜🌹. Love you forever my precious Grandfather😘
Grandpa name meant a lot to me:
L – Loving and Caring to all His Children and Grand children
E- Easy going yet Energetic
B- Blessed among all
E- Efficient and Passionate
R- Reliable and Very Respected
T- Totally Ambitious and Determined
Rest In Peace my Grandfather. Death Hath no terrors for the Blood bought One. O Glory Hallelujah to the lamb the Boasted victory of the grave gone. O glory Hallelujah to lamb
My condolences to you and your entire family. May his beautiful soul rest in peace. And his memories keep lingering in the heart of the family where you all will find comfort..
Condolences to the family, and being a believer in the Lord I know his new journey begins. One day as we all remain faithful we sit and laugh again, celebrate his life on earth and remember his legacy. He now rests in a place where knowledge is given to all. The Lord called it paradise, and we will see him again in the Millenium to come.
On behalf of Michael and his siblings my condolences to you all. I didn’t know papa personally but myself and Michael and his beloved wife Elaine are very close. So I’m offering my sympathy. Mikey spoke so highly of his dad. And I know he’s surely going to miss him. Mikey and all others. Just keep safe and stay on the safe side that when the trumpet sounds and papa arise you will sure to meet him one sweet day. Because papa and Mama will rise for they have love and know the lord.
Condolences to the Gillespie Family; you are all in my prayers.
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
Blessed are the peacemakers for they
Shall be called the children of God. Matt5:8&9.
Daddy Lebert you have truly lived a live
Epitomizing the word of God and now
Your reward is sure. As a father in law for
Over40 years you have never changed and you lived
A life of example for your children and grandchildren
And all those who knew you, a kind and caring
Loving husband and father to your family,
I respect you and will forever keep your memories in
My heart. Well done Papa, life won’t be the Same without you
But we are not mourning hopelessly for we know
You are free and one day we will be together again.
Rest in peace General Lebert Gillespie until we meet again.
Condolences to all our families and loved ones.
Grandchild of the late Henry Gillespie your brother. Never met you but heard your name mention. Tried to contact you once. One lady I met in England (UK) said the Gillespie family in Big Pond (Pan) is a wonderful family. She was your neighbour. She was full of excitement to meet another Gillespie and gave me Lee’s number and Elaine’s number.
Even though I don’t know you all I empathize with your loss of a father, grandad and great grandfather that you shared so much time with. May God heal your pain and give you the strength to comfort each other. Lots of love Michelle.
From my family to yours we would love to extend our condolences , may u all find comfort in god,SIP.
My dearest, loving, caring, outstanding, father Lebert Gillespie, words cannot explained how much I loved and missed you. You’re the best father any daughter can asked for.. 😭you always with me never leave me nor your children, grandchildren, etc. Only death separated us, I’m extremely proud to call you my father, Dad, Papa.. Thanks for your encouragements, love and inspiration.. Until we met again my dearest father, rest in the arms of our creator almighty God 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.
Dad you will be sadly missed along life’s way, but quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our life to share our love, but in our hearts you’ll be always there. You instincts in us how to be humbled and loving to each other. My mind knows you are in a better place, where there’s no pain. You are at peace I understand that, but I just wish I could explain that to my heart. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.❤️❤️ Until we meet again. Give Mama a hug 🤗 for us. Sleep on.💝💝💕❤️
Dad you will be sadly missed along life’s way, but quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our life to share our love, but in our hearts you’ll be always there. You instincts in us how to be humbled and loving to each other. My mind knows you’re in a better place, where there’s no pain. You are at peace I understand that, I just wish I could explain to my heart. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know I will forever ❤️❤️You my Daddy. ❤️ Until we meet again. Give mama a hug 🤗 for us.
My sincere condolences from the Samuels family. Be strong and know that this is a road that we all must travel. May the peace of the lord continue to be with you all. Continue to be the glue that your parents kept in the family. I admire the Gillespie families structure. Please do not let it break. Be strong in the Lord and continue to smile, your parents “Mr and Mrs Gillespie” would love that. Peace be with the Gillespie family in Jesus name 🙏🏽
My condolence to the Gillespie family, may the memories you hold so dear will comfort your hearts, and the grace of God grant you comfort at this time of grief.
To Denise kindly accept our condolences on the passing of your day.
Sleep in peace grand uncle and continue to watch over the family while you and your twin brother my grandfather reunited and bring the family back together. I know for a fact I couldn’t wait for your new pictures to go up cause i miss my grandfather and seeing you brought me back close to him. For my extended family pls let’s live the way we are to and not make distance be our excuse for not to say hi, hello and wait for the last minute to say good bye.
Deepest condolences to the family from all of us here in London
Papa you will forever be in my Heart where u shall never die. Sleep on till we meet again. Love You My Papa.
My heartfelt condolences to the Gillespie family and also my children (Dishon, Kali, Tyler). Sheriff/papa was an outstanding man, kind hearted, generous and very humble. He will be missed by everyone who came in contact with him. I enjoyed spending time/hanging with you. I personally will miss our talks around the kitchen table whenever we visited. You always encouraged us to love each other and to live good. To the family I asked God to give you all the strength to endure during this difficult time. Sleep in eternal peace Mr Gillespie and say hi to mama (Mrs Gillespie) for me.
My condolences to Gillispie family i am sorry for the loss of your father and also my brother in law may we all get ready to meet them in earth made new my prayers are with you all ❤️🙏 Auntie pearltuerk 🇨🇦
Dear Papa/Sheriff/Compie
Your memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the pleasure of interacting with you. I will cherish the long talks we had about Seaga and the JLP which harnessed your love for anything green. You would tell me the same stories over and over again, and I would listen to you like each time was the first. You were extremely humble and kind and loved your family with all your being. Heavens newest angel, walk good.
It’s being 11 years since your twin brother went to sleep, I miss him dearly so I keep thinking of you uncle now the pain gets deeper because you also gone left us, your humility, humble, caring and loving characteristic will be our treasure, those good memories of laughter and playfulness will direct us, you both have pave a road for us to continue on and we all will be forever grateful, now you both along with your beautiful brides will be dancing under the wings of God to those melodious music and we all will meet you in the sweet land one day. To my cousins and their families let us keep the faith and be strong in the Lord, keep the memories burning and God will do the rest. Sleep well my uncle, we all love you and will forever be greatful to you. SIP.