Donald Gill

Donald Gill, age 82, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 28, 2020 after a long battle with emphysema. Don was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island in 1938. His family moved to California in 1946. He and his wife, Sue Brown were married in 1962. Don earned his Masters in Library Science in 1972. Don and Sue moved their family from Gardena to Santa Barbara in 1973 where he worked for General Research Corporation until 1980 when he went to work for the Thousand Oaks Library. After retiring in 2000, Don volunteered at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society Library.

Family was always first. He loved playing cards and board games with his children and grandchildren and friends. He and Sue joined several travel groups and enjoyed many trips. He also loved attending the theater, especially the old Broadway musicals. He loved to sing and was a member of the Encina Royale Chorus.

Don leaves his wife Sue, children Cindy Villarreal, Kevin Gill (Karen) and grandchildren Kathryn Rodriguez, Jimmi Freeze, Veronica and Cami Villarreal. He is predeceased by daughter Kelly Rodriguez.
The family would like to thank Serenity House for their wonderful care of Don, especially nurses Kathy, Lindsey and HHA’s Magdaleno and Chance. Thanks also goes out to extended family and friends for all their support.

A private family memorial will be held later.