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Thomas Gaquin Obituary

GAQUIN, Thomas E. Of West Roxbury, September 27, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Helen Audrey (Swendeman). Devoted father of Audrey G. Buck of Annapolis MD, Barbara G. Brandt of Norwood, Helen G. Niedermeier of S. Burlington VT. Brother of Dorothy C. Borkowski of PA, and the late Mary T. Gaquin, John F. X. Gaquin, and Edwin Gaquin. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, September 30th at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Holyhood Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in Mr. Gaquin's honor to Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Audrey Buck

October 2, 2008

Dad,
Thank you for everything. I miss you.
Aud

Rich & Linda Stone

September 29, 2008

Audrey and family - Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow and loss. Memories are a great comfort, but the hollow left takes a long time to heal. Let us help where we can.

Mary Anne Duell

September 29, 2008

Helen and Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know while you are all together you will have an opportunity to celebrate your father's wonderful life. Warmest regards.

Barbara Southworth

September 28, 2008

Audrey, BG and little Helen

You girls had the best Dad. He cared about everyone and was truly a gentleman. He is home at last with his Audrey. He will be missed.

Love BLS

SANDRA MCCORMACK

September 28, 2008

I WILL MISS YOU, SWEET FRIEND

Thomas Gaquin overlooking Medellin, Colombia

Lauren Brandt

September 28, 2008

Thank you for being the best grandfather ever.

John & Alice Murphy

September 28, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Arthur McDevitt

September 28, 2008

Barbara:

My prayers are with you on the loss of your Dad. As a kid, he and my Dad were in the Holy Name Society and would go to church for Holy Thursday vigil around 4:00AM. My Dad would take me and we would go to breakfast afterwards. He was a good man.

Art McDevitt
St. Theresa's '61

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