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Gordon Fernald Obituary

FERNALD, Gordon Sumner Of Tewksbury, died Oct. 17, at age 73. Husband of Mary Ellen (Lane) Fernald; father of Michael G. & his wife Alicia (Belleville) Fernald of Hudson NH, Brian G. and his wife Valerie (Berger) Fernald of Chelmsford, Joseph L. and his wife Lori (Dembkoski) Fernald of Hudson NH; grandfather of Brittany of Pittsburg, NH, Matthew of Chelmsford, Brad of Hudson, NH, Jarrett, Daniel, and Nathan all of Chelmsford; great grandfather of Olivia. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Holiday Inn, Highwood Drive (Rte. 133) North Tewksbury. Donations may be made in his honor to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Office of Development, 200 Westboro Rd, N. Grafton, MA 01536. Tewksburyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 8, 2008.

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Michael Welch

December 1, 2008

Sorry to hear about Gordon. I have many fond memories of my youth. Growing up in Tewksbury. Going to your house many times for parties and get togethers. He will be sorely missed!!

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