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Gerald Goffin Obituary

GOFFIN, Gerald Of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Winthrop on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Rose (Meshon). Loving father of Amy Southwick of Winthrop and Karen & Thomas Canavan of Boynton Beach, FL. Adored grandfather of Wendy & Kevin Corkhum, Gregg Canavan, Gary Silverman and Lisa & Neil Vota and great grandfather of Joshua Corkhum, Jessica Canavan, Jillian Canavan, Lindsay Corkhum, Jamie Canavan & Rachel Canavan. Dear brother of the late Oren Goffin and Florence Frye. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Sunday, December 7 at 10:00am. Memorial observance Sunday only from 5-8pm at the home of Wendy & Kevin Corkhum. Remembrances may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, 01701. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 4, 2008.

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Herb Shuman

December 14, 2008

Dear Amy, Karen, and Family

Sorry to hear that your cherished father and grandfather has passed away.
He has joined his beloved Rose.
If you stop and ponder for a moment, you can sense them looking down on all the people’s lives that they have touched.
They are together again.
Please accept our condolences.

Love
Herb & Charlotte Shuman

wendy corkhum

December 10, 2008

Papa you and Nana were like my parents to me.Growing up you were there through good and hard times.I need to believe your in a better place with your Rose.I will miss you and nana very much.You both will be in my heart and soul for ever.I love you.

Lisa Canavan-Vota

December 9, 2008

You were the best grandfather and great grandfather to my daughter Rachel. We were blessed to have such a wonderful man in our lives to love and honor. Rest in Peace and give our love and kisses to Nana. You will be missed forever but never far from our hearts and dreams.

Forever yours,
Lisa, Rachel and Neil

Edward Polansky

December 7, 2008

Dear Amy,
I am sorry for the loss of your father.
I hope his memory will be a blessing in your life.

Marcia Goffin

December 4, 2008

Dear Uncle Gerry,
We were lucky to know you and the joy and fun you and Auntie Rose brought to all our lives. We are grateful for your life and your love for family.

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