Denise E. Kotlik

STOUGHTON Denise E. (Gaudet) Kotlik, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston, after a lengthy illness. She was the loving wife of John A. Kotlik. Daughter of the late Paul and Josephine (Fortuna) Gaudet, she was born in Boston and was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. Mrs. Kotlik was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1976, and Mass. Bay Community College, where she studied Early Childhood Education. A homemaker, she was active with the Stoughton Music Department (POPS). She taught CCD at Immaculate Conception Church and St. James Church, both in Stoughton. Mrs. Kotlik was a former member of the Gibbons Elementary School PTA. She was also active with BSA Troop 516 in Stoughton. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kotlik is survived by her loving children, Adam J. Kotlik and his wife Catherine, Matthew J. Kotlik and Joshua P. Kotlik, all of Stoughton; as well as her loving grandchildren, Isabella and John Jack Kotlik. She was the loving sister of Joanne Sousa of Taunton, Paula Au-mendo of New Jersey, James Gaudet of Middleboro, Stephanie Bono of Scituate and Debra Gaudet of Maine. She is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. She was Nee Nee to many children. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Saturday, at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in Stoughton. Donations in Denises name may be made to the Neely House at Tufts Medical Center, 750 Washington St., NEMC No. 0716, Boston, MA 02111, or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com.