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Rita Gordon Obituary

Of Newton and Plymouth, April 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Gordon. Loving mother of Bruce G. of Menlo Park, CA, John C. of Needham, Susan M. Gordon-Reuter and her husband Bob of Charlestown, R.I., Brian W. and his wife Deirdre of Manchester, N.H., Alan L. and Ronnie of Newton and Amy E. Gordon of Smyrna, GA. Sister of Mary King of Florida and the late Virginia O'Brien and Anna Sanguinetti. Funeral from the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. (Rte 16), WEST NEWTON, Monday, April 7 at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton Upper Falls at 10:30 A.M. Visiting hours Sunday from 3-7 P.M. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Remembrances may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 40 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2008.

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Inge and George Robbins

April 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to you and to your entire family. May the sweet memories of your dear one sustain you during this period of great sorrow.

michele lefevre-dwyer

April 7, 2008

To the Gordon family,
my deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family. Her memory will always be with me.
love michele lefevre & family

Amy Kopasz

April 7, 2008

Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the memories of your Mom comfort you though this difficult time.
God Bless!

Robin Staples

April 7, 2008

Amy (and Family),
I pray that you all will find a way to celebrate the beautiful life of Rita. May God bless you and keep you during this time.

Janet Perry

April 5, 2008

Dear Brian and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother. Mrs. G. was a great lady. Always fun and happy to be around. She will live on our hearts and memories.
Sincerely,
Janet, John, and Madison Perry

cassandra (charren) moquin

April 5, 2008

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

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