Cynthia A. Gillette

Cynthia A. “Cindy” Gillette, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. Cindy was born on December 27, 1946 to Neil Charles and Harriette (Wilson) Andecover in Fremont, OH. She was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in 1986. Cindy married Earl Dean Gillette on February 20, 1982 and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2011.

Cindy held several positions at Whirlpool starting in 1973 retiring after thirty-one years of service in 2004 from the human resource department. Cindy enjoyed being in her garden and tending to her flowers and plants. She loved cooking and baking for family. She spent weeks baking Christmas cookies, making sure everyone had their favorite. Cindy was an avid sports fan. Cindy loved fashion and enjoyed accessorizing with all of her jewelry.

She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Fremont where she volunteered her time with several committees and helping to organize many events behind the scenes. Cindy looked forward to her time with her church family, playing mahjong, cards and spending many meals together. She also enjoyed spending time with her retired Whirlpool group for monthly get togethers. Above all else Cindy loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cindy is survived by her children, Jolene Biggins, Fremont, OH, Cory (Pattie) Gamertsfelder, Clyde, OH; Michele Smith, Clyde, OH, Dorothy L. (Larry Murphy) Kauble, Fremont, OH, Kimberly (Todd) Glazebrook, Warrenton, MO; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Joe) Ihnat, Andrea Kauble, Autumn (Zach) Walter, Brad (Lora) Smith, Brittany Glazebrook, Sophia Biggins, Ryder (Paige) Gamertsfelder, Amber Glazebrook, Jakob (Elena Pratt) Biggins, Marin Gamertsfelder, Aryn Kauble; many great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Abbott Casselman and nephews, Brian and Kevin (Susan) Casselman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earl Dean Gillette; siblings, Mary Casselman and Laura Andecover; first husband, David Gamertsfelder.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 204 N Wayne St, Fremont, OH 43420.

Funeral Services will follow visitation beginning at 12 noon at the church.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH.

Memorials can be made in her honor to Trinity United Methodist Blessings Closet.