Gayle K. Pontier Cohoon

Gayle Cohoon Obituary

Gayle K. Pontier Cohoon NORTH ADAMS Gayle K. Cohoon, 66, of Mashpee died at home on July 12, 2008.Gayle was born in North Adams and had lived on Cape Cod for the past 42 years. She worked as a medical receptionist at Hyannis Ear Nose & Throat for many years, and also worked for PM Wilson's Boutique, a women's clothing store for several years. She was an amazing woman, a devoted mother and grandmother, generous to all, a great cook, and an avid gardener. Wife of Chester Cohoon, daughter of the late Amedeo and Eda Cellana Pontier; mother of Todd M. Uchman and his wife, Joanne, of Hyannis, Beth A. Uchman of Mashpee, Sharon Ramsey and her husband, Kenneth, of Danvers, and Kathy Cohoon of Southwick; sister of Peter Pontier and his wife, Glenda, of North Adams, and Lynn J Fox-Dow and her husband, Gary, of North Adams. She leaves three grandchildren, Laura K. Uchman of Boston, and Ryan and Sabrina Ramsey of Danvers; a niece, Kelly L. Dubie and her husband, Derek, and a great-nephew, Ryan Dubie, also David F. Fox. Gayle leaves Theresa Pontier,her mother since the passing of Eda, and her beloved Westie, Dryfus. Her many loving and devoted friends will miss her greatly. FUNERAL NOTICE: Visiting hours will be in the JOHN-LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME, 3778 Falmouth Road, (Rte28) Marstons Mills, on Tuesday, July 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Funeral service will follow at 7. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MSPCA, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 14, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gayle Cohoon

11 Entries

Ann Vandemoer

July 28, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Gayle's passing; she was a wonderful woman who brought a smile to everyone's face.

From the moment I met her at Dad's office, I knew she was very special- always easy with a smile and a joke, or a hug to celebrate the good times and console through the bad times. I will forever remember the great times we had together at work- especially our almost daily "cute shoe" chats- and take with me her positive attitude and welcoming nature.

I know this is a very difficult time for all, and I can only hope that knowing how much Gayle was truly loved serves as some comfort.

Patricia Butler

July 14, 2008

My deepest condolences to all of Gayle's family. She was a gift to every person she met with her love and genuine caring in all she did. She leaves a legacy of goodness.
I met her through Beth at Kennedy Donovan and how blessed I was that she crossed my path.

John Schulenburg

July 14, 2008

For the last 9-10 years, I would see Gayle twice a day(briefly). I am a medical courier for C-Lab/Cape Cod Health Care and am responsible for servicing over 160 Physicians and hundreds of office staff. Of all the people I dealt with on a daily basis, Gayle was my favorite... a great sense of humor above all else. Thru our brief conversations over the years we got to learn a lot about each other and our families. STORY: I remember one day I was running a little late for my specimen p/u @ CCENT and Gayle was leaving a little early. She was driving out of the lot and saw me trying to open the locked door. She pulled over and asked if I "needed to get in"(I know she wanted to get home)! I said "Yes, if there are specimens in the office that don't get picked up, I will throw you 'under the bus'! She opened up the office and sure enough, there were patient specimens that needed to be resulted. I promised her that I would NEVER TELL, but we had a good laugh... and here I am Gayle... "throwing you under the bus". I will always be able to see your gentle, smiling face, and hear your voice. You were simply... a "class act"!

terry Nuovo

July 14, 2008

Gayle was such a wonderful lady, I was blessed to work with her many years ago at the PM Wilson boutique. I will always remember her beautiful smile and generous heart,and what a devoted mother she was. You will be greatly missed Gayle and never forgotton.

Mary Yando

July 14, 2008

To the family,

I am sorry I didn't get the chance to get to know Gail, I only had the one opportunity to meet Gail and never had the chance to really get to know her. My daughter Jodi spoke highly of her friend's mother Gail.
My God keep you in the comfort of his arms. Gail you are surely with the Angels in Heaven
Jodi's mother Mary Yando

Mary Volpe

July 14, 2008

Chet and Beth,

I am so sorry for your lost. Gail was a wonderful woman who will be deeply miss.

Edward McGrady

July 14, 2008

Chet,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care, my friend.

Maureen Moore

July 14, 2008

Lynn and family, I'm sorry to read about your sister's passing. I hope your memories of her will comfort you in the days to come.

Betsy Gallagher

July 14, 2008

Gayle was a wonderful and brave lady. Our hearts go out to all those who loved and will miss her.
John and Betsy Gallagher

J S

July 14, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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