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Gary Goward Obituary

Boston, formerly of Easton, August 27, 2008, age 55. Loving son of Norman C. Goward of East Bridgewater, formerly of Easton and the late Irene R. (Obin) Goward. Beloved brother of Gayle A. Hulbert and her husband Wayne of Whitman. Devoted uncle of Meghan Hulbert and Lisa Hulbert both of Whitman. Stepson of Grace Goward of East Bridgewater. Stepbrother of Crystal Coffey of Brockton, Susan Lavoie of Sandwich, and Douglas Carr of East Bridgewater. Calling hours on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 5-8 pm in the Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home, 38 Center St., EASTON. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am in the Christ Congregational Church UCC, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Village Cemetery, Easton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gary's memory to the Christ Congregational Church UCC Radio Ministry Fund, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.copelandmackinnon.com. Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home 508-238-6641

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 31, 2008.

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Rose Gately

September 14, 2008

To Gary's Family,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Gary's passing. I will always remember the joy and laughter he brought into our lives. He was a sweet and loving person. He is now at rest but will never be forgotten. God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With much love.

Rose (Walker) Gately

Debbie Frasier (Lane)

September 3, 2008

Dear Goward Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Just last week I was thinking of Gary and wondering how he was doing. Many great memories and laughter at Porter Hi with Gary. Will always remember him.

Jo-Anne Christink

September 3, 2008

My deepest sympathies are sent to Gary's family and friends. May God grant you comfort in the knowledge that Gary is in His loving care.
Warm Regards, Jo-Anne (Friedman) Christink

Joyce Nyhan Bates

September 2, 2008

Dear Gayle and Family,
Harry and I want to extend our sincerest sympathies at the loss of your brother. I never had the pleasure of knowing him but knowing you and Wayne I am sure he was equally as nice a person.
May he rest in peace in God's arms.
Joyce (Nyhan) and Harry Bates

Deb (Meeks) Svirtunas

September 1, 2008

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of such a nice, loving person as Gary. I remember him fondly from our years at Porter Hi. He is at peace now and at home with our Lord. May God's love comfort his family.

Judy & Bob Huffman

August 31, 2008

Gayle and Family,

Sorry to read about Gary's passing. He is at peace now. With all Our Sympathy and Love.....

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