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William T. Gillan

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:44

1944 – 2025

Paid Notice: William T. Gillan

1944 – 2025

Died April 28, 2025 in Quebec City, Canada.
Previously of Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor.
Proud Marine, owner of the Gillan art gallery and frame shop, 
and master craftsman of fine wood and historic restoration. 
Storyteller of tales from the original Bobby Van’s back in the day.
Beloved husband, brother, uncle, friend. Semper Fi

Villages

Through Loss and on to Healing

With her company, Master Grief, Toni Filipone seeks to change the perception of grief and train counselors to help others. “The five stages of grief are for people who are dying — not for the living,” she said.

Feb 5, 2026

Surf Safety: A Plan Brings Order to Chaos

When dealing with the unpredictability of the ocean, a systematic, disciplined approach to identifying and mitigating risk is a good place to start, Jonathan Joseph, a retired Marine Corps officer, said at a safety session hosted by Surfrider Eastern Long Island.

Feb 5, 2026

Freezing Fun at Harborfrost

Forecasts are calling for windy and chilly conditions this weekend, but with the notable exception of the fireworks display Saturday, the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Harborfrost festivities are mostly set to proceed as planned.

Feb 5, 2026

 

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