Pelham, H. Gilmore “Gil” Rinard passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in his Pelham, Massachusetts home surrounded by family. Gil was born on May 28, 1940 to Paul and Kathrine Rinard of Newark, Delaware. He graduated from the University of Delaware and went on to study psychiatric nursing at Yale University.  He worked at several local hospitals over the years, including the VA, Brattleboro Retreat and Springfield Municipal Hospital.

In his free time, he was a devoted craftsman and woodworker. His furniture, musical instruments, and lampshades grace many homes, and his generosity in sharing his talents will live on. In addition, Gil had a tremendous love of music and art, which he shared with all who knew him. He was an avid reader, a scholar of languages, and had a thirst for knowledge and understanding of other cultures. He will be remembered for both his whimsical sense of humor and his sound and wise advice.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, including his wife of 47 years, Ruth, along with three children; John Rinard (Melanie Lanier) and their children Ali and Drew; Kate Rinard (John Coronella) and their children Charlie, Julia and Natalie; Millie (Seth) Webster and their sons Ben, Will and Eli. He delighted in his grandchildren, who will remember him best for his animal noises, funny faces and fascination with insects. 

Gil’s funeral will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 1pm with Reverend Steven Wilco officiating. In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone you care about and let them know how much they mean to you. This is the day that we have been given; let us rejoice and be glad in it.