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Gordon Fitch Obituary

FITCH, Gordon B., Jr. Age 76, of Gloucester and St. Pete Beach, FL, formerly of Wilmington, November 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Pauline M. (Skilton), devoted father of Paul Fitch & his wife Karen of Danvers, John Fitch & his wife Rosalie, Gordie Fitch & his wife Helen all of Wilmington, and Janelle Fitch-Vaal & her husband Bruce of Meredith, NH, loving "Grandpa" of 9 grandchildren, dear son of the late Gordon B., Sr. & Luisa M. (Eastman) Fitch. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19th in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, November 18th at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON from 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Gordon's name made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St. #1, Danvers, MA 01923 or to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 260 Main St., Gloucester, MA 01930. U. S. Army Veteran, Korean War. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 17, 2008.

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Lauren Fitch

December 9, 2008

It has almost been a month, but it feel like just yesterday i heard the sad news. It is hard to believe that he is gone and I still try to pinch myself, hoping it was just a dream. I know though he has gone to a better place, where he is free from pain and suffering. I could go on forever of all the good memories i have shared with grampy. I miss his stubbly beard that rubbed against my cheek when i gave him a kiss and his sweet, sensitive voice. He was a great man, that did so much for his family and his country. I will miss him incredibly, but he will always be in my heart.

I love you Grammpy,

Mike Casey

November 26, 2008

Mr. Fitch,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Janelle Vaal

November 22, 2008

My stength comes from the outpouring of support from friends and family . I find comfort in knowing that he is in good hands.
loving Daughter.

M Nelson

November 19, 2008

Dear Gordie, Helen, Paul, John & Janelle
My family and I have the deep sympathy for your loss and hope everyone can celebrate all the happiness your dad has brought into all your families lives all these years.

Ben Scozzaro

November 19, 2008

Dear Janelle and Family,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was surrounded by love and now you will be surrounded by his love always.

Best Regards,

Ben Scozzaro and Family

Gerry and Karen O'Reilly

November 18, 2008

Dear Gordie, Helen and Family,
Gerry and I want you to know that you're in our thoughts. May your father's memory live on in your hearts forever. He will always be with you. Love, The O'Reilly Family

LEE PETERS

November 17, 2008

my condolences to gordie and helen, lee peters (protopapas)

son

November 17, 2008

so to sum it all up my dad was a lot of fun the story's the prank's one time when we where younger he brought a tub bog in an eight man thing was incredibility hug leaning a gents the wall standing there so tall who it so big cont lift this we kids look at how do we get thees monster up a hill that was lot's of fun with Dad another childhood memory

Cerbone Family

November 17, 2008

Gordie, Helen & Family

Sorry, to hear of you loss

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Joshua Fitch

November 16, 2008

It's hard to believe he's gone. I know he's in a better place. I wish I said more to him, before he passed away. But I'm sure he knows how I feel. He was a great man, and one that everyone will miss. He molded my father into the person he is today, and I thank him for that.

I love you grandpa.

Sharon (Zwicker) Allain

November 16, 2008

I'm very saddened to hear of his passing. I have so many found childhood memories of Gordon and his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fitch family at this time.

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