Matthew C. Gillis

Newmarket, NH – Matthew Corey Gillis, 44, of Newmarket and a former longtime resident of Hampton, passed away at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022 as a result of a prolonged illness. Matthew was born in Lowell, MA on March 12, 1978, a son of Michael and Kathleen (Welch) Gillis, Sr. of Hampton NH. He was raised in Hampton and graduated from Winnacunnet High School in 1997. Matt went on to earn his Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Northern Essex Community College and later, his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire. In his early years, Matt worked as a cook in several seacoast restaurants. After earning his degree, he worked as a DJ for The Shark radio station. Matt was also a self-taught musician, playing the guitar and piano at many local establishments. He loved to write, especially poetry, and had published two books relating to his experiences surviving cancer and expounding on the love and relationship he shared with his daughter, Mackenzie. He was also voted Best Poet at the Annual Seacoast Talent Show in 2014. Matt had a deep faith in God and many a parishioner enjoyed his piano playing with the chorus at the Newmarket Community Church with Pastor Patty. Matt loved the ocean, swimming and family summer gatherings. His cooking abilities were always appreciated at these events; as he was a spectacular cook. He skied and belonged to the HYA ski program throughout his school years and always looked forward to family ski getaways. In addition to his parents and daughter, Matthew leaves his brothers, Michael Gillis, Jr. and Shawn Gillis and his wife, Katie, all of Hampton. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Matthew was predeceased by his grandparents, James and Mary Welch and Frederick and Elizabeth Gillis as well as his cousin Jared Gillis. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Wednesday at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. Burial will follow in the High Street Cemetery, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to a charity of one’s choice.

Matthew C. Gillis

March 12, 1978 - October 3, 2022