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Philip Gorman Obituary

GORMAN, Philip F. Of Westwood, Nov 25th. Beloved husband of Diane C. (Hyder). Dear father of Christine Newton, and her husband Donald of Franklin, Philip F. Jr. of Westwood, and Ellen N. Gorman of Westwood. Brother of Charles of Marshfield, and loving grandfather of Karley, Maddison, and Conner Newton, and Jaeda Cornan. The Funeral Mass at St. Denis Church and burial in New Westwood Cemetery was held Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 129 Morgan Drive, Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated. Late member Local 103 IBEW. For online guestbook please visit website. Folsom Funeral Home www. folsonfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2008.

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Kelsey Sims-Meyers

December 2, 2008

Dear Ellen and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Philip. My deepest sympathies to you all in this difficult time! I hope the holidays are filled with many happy memories of him to honor and extol the life he has led.

Diana Cunningham

December 2, 2008

Ellen, Diane and Christine:
I can not begin to express my condolensces on Phils passing, I wish I could have been there during this time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I love you.

Mark Birenbaum

November 28, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father .
You and your family will be in my hearts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

May time heal the absents during the holidays.

Srinivasan Ranganathan

November 27, 2008

No words can console you and your mother on your father's passing away. But I will pray to God to give you the strength to face this crisis.
My heartfelt condolences to you Ellen

Maurine McDermott, Dedham, MA

November 27, 2008

Dear Diane -
Please accept my deepest sympathies on Phil's passing. I know how close he and my father were and how much Phil will be missed. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers during this time of sorrow.

Bonafine Family

November 26, 2008

To Diane and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Love from

Maureen, Vinny, Vinny Jr. & Caitlin

Mary Arsenault

November 26, 2008

Diane and family:

How saddened I was to hear of Phil's passing. I so loved him and you Diane. He was my favorite patient of all time and I know how much he will be missed. My deepest sympathy and love to you all.

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