Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 She grew up in Malden, part of a close and caring family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a graduate of Malden High School In the Hill family, there was a reverence and appreciation for the Bible as the Word of God. When Karen was 18, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, reading from the Bible, Romans 10:9. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine hear t that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Through the years, the Christian faith has been a vital part of her life. She was a member of the fellowship at Walnut Street Gospel Hall where for many years she was a devoted Sunday School teacher to preschoolers. Karen enjoyed traveling to visit friends in the US, the Maritimes and Scotland, where she met her husband, Dennis Gilfillan. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on August 2. A long-time Avon Sales Rep, she also worked at Hood’s, for Arbor Counseling, and in the family bridal business: Terry Hill Boutique. In the last few years of her life, she had great joy in her role as a crossing guard and lunchroom aide for the Saugus Public Schools, where she made many friends among the children and their parents. She was adept at detailed needlework. A gifted baker, she excelled at creating amazing wedding cakes, and fancy cakes for every family celebration. She will be missed by her dear husband Dennis, their three beloved children: Lindsey Boyer and fiancé Scott Watts of Somerville, Heather Gilfillan of Lynn, and Andrew Gilfillan of Saugus, and her much-loved grandchildren Paige and Levi Boyer. She is mourned by her sisters Jacquelyn Smith (Glenn) of Magnolia, and Paula McIntosh (Stephen) of Malden. She was preceded in death by her brothers Allen Hill of IL, and Stephen Hill of Falmouth MA. She also leaves her sister-in-law Paulette Barrett (Ray) of IL, and special nieces and nephews Penelope Clark, Matthew, Ethan and Eric Smith; Dustin Hill and Alison Hebert and their families as well as a wide circle of cousins. Relatives and friends were invited to visitation and funeral services at the Walnut Street Gospel Hall in Saugus on Thursday August 18. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memor y may be made t o https://www.foundationfo r women s c a n c e r . o r g https://www.avonworldwide.com/supporting-women/breast-cancer PAUL CICCARELLI Boston. He was husband of Mary (Porcella) Ciccarelli with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in East Boston and raised in Orient Heights, he was the son of the late Michael O. and Rachel (Graziano) Ciccarelli. A graduate of St. Lazarus O f Saugus , f o r m e r - ly of Or i - ent Heights & the Point of Pines, age 86, owner of the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus, died on Thursday, August 11, at the Beth Israel Medical Center, School, Christopher Columbus High School, Boston State College, and New England Institute of Applied Anatomy & Science (NEI), Paul was a school teacher and football coach before becoming a funeral director. He was known for his kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, and devotion to his family. He was a Past President of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, retired Board of Director for the Saugus Bank now known as North Shore Bank, the Massachusetts “100 Club”, Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Lynn Yacht Club, Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 and the Saugus ITAM Club. Paul loved sailing, boating and saltwater fishing; he was a talented woodworker, creating doll houses for family and friends, building furniture for the funeral home and both St. Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament Churches in Saugus. He was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. Besides his wife, Paul is survived by his children, Ann Ciccarelli, Michael Ciccarelli and his wife, Carol all of Saugus; adored grandsons, Drew and Justin Ciccarelli. He was the brother of the late Michael Ciccarelli and Peter Ciccarelli. Paul is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Paul’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James D. Chang Cardiac Research Fund, c/o Beth Israel Medical Center, CVI-Cardiovascular Clinic, Shapiro 7, Boston, MA 02215. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the cardiac staff at the Beth Israel Hospital for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care over the last 30 years. Relatives and friends attended a Funeral Mass on Thursday at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
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