Bryana Gillis

Bryana Gillis, 28, of Franklin, NH, died unexpectedly on March 9, 2024 in a tragic car accident. 

Bryana was born on June 2, 1995 in Manchester, NH to Deborah Zirpolo. She attended school at the Franklin School District before attending and graduating from Laconia Huot Career and Technical Center where she received her LNA certification. She enjoyed helping people and was inspired to continue her work in healthcare as she was working to receive her CMA certification.  

Bryana loved the outdoors and spent her free time four-wheeling, mudding, or simply taking in the beauty that surrounded her. Her favorite movie was Nightmare Before Christmas. She cherished her friends and family and loved spending time with her daughters Macy and Madison as well as their father Richard Kendall III, and their beloved dog Buddy. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. 

She was predeceased by her grandfather, Richard Zirpolo, in 2018.

She is survived by her mother, Deborah Zirpolo; daughters Macy and Madison Kendall; brothers Brett Ianno and Jonathan Gillis; sisters Haley Doucet and Emilee Thibault; grandmother Sandy Boudreau; as well as many cousins, uncles, and aunts. 

Services to celebrate Bryana’s life will be announced at a later date. 

Condolence may be shared with the family at www.caledonialifeservices.com