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Richard Gilson Obituary

GILSON Richard C., of Easton, Aug. 30, 2007, husband of Janis (Peterson) Gilson of Easton; father of Kristen Gilson of Easton, Kara Gilson of Easton, Paul F. Gilson of Homosassa, Fla., and Cheryl Murphy of Largo, Fla.; brother of Christine A. Freeman of Easton, Jean Pike of Whitman, Dennis Gilson of Halifax and Debbie Caron of Pembroke; grandfather of Francis and Kimberly; nephew of Howard and Pauline Blackwell of Buzzards Bay; also survived by nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater. Interment in South Easton Cemetery, Easton. Visiting hours on Monday 6-8 p.m. For directions and condolences, visit www.prophett-wales.com.

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Published by The Enterprise from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2007.

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Deborah Cristaldi

September 30, 2007

Paul and Cheryl, I didn't get a chance to extend my sympathy to the two of you. I hope with your visit to Massachusetts you were able to see how much your dad meant to so many people. He truely was a sincere, fun, wonderful man. He loved you both along with his other children. I hope you find comfort in knowing that. My condolences and prayers are with you.

Brynn & Sue Rugg

September 3, 2007

Words cannot express the sadness we felt on hearing of Richie's passing. May the Lord comfort all of you in this time of loss.

Toni Rando (Dechristopher)

September 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Deborah Cristaldi

September 3, 2007

Janice,Kristin,Kara and the Gilson family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of Ritchie. He was definitly one of a kind. I have so many wonderful memories of him. I will always remember his kindness, sence of humor and infectious smile. I loved him like my own brother. I will miss him and hope you stick together at this difficult time and remember how much he loved you all.

Butch &Brenda Gamache

September 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Anderson, Sears

September 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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