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Rita Gustus Obituary

Of Waltham, formerly of Wilmington, Oct. 6. Beloved wife of the late Walter Gustus. Mother of William J. Gustus of Lunenburg, Leonard A. Gustus of Gloucester and Stephen A. Gustus and his wife Tracy of Somerville. Sister of the late William Fleming and the late John Fleming both of Dorchester and the late Katherine D'Amore of Nashua, NH. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Her funeral will be held from the W.S. Cavanaugh & Son Funeral Home, 374 Main St. (Rt. 38), WILMINGTON, on Wednesday morning, October 10, 2007 at 8:45 followed by a funeral mass at St. Dorothy's Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in the family lot Wildwood Cemetery, in Wilmington. For Guestbook and Information please visit www.cavfh.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 9, 2007.

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Marc & Beth Miller

October 11, 2007

Dear Bill and Family
We share in your sadness on the passing of your dear Mother. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that fond memories lighten your burden at this time.
In friendship,

Len Gustus

October 10, 2007

Joanne, Freddy and Billy,
Thank you.
Hope all is well with you and your families. It was very nice to receive your messages.
Len

Fred Shine

October 9, 2007

Lenny & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard to say good-by to someone you love. My prayers and condolences to you all. Lenny, I will never forget you for all your help, in doing Richard Welch's monument! I know your Mom was proud for all your hard work in helping to remember our friend, neighbor and classmate, who gave his live in Vietnam! A.R.N.F. good friends!
Fred Shine
WHS Class of 67

Susan Nugent

October 9, 2007

Dear Bill and Family, we were sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Susan and Paul Nugent

JoAnn Licari Botte

October 9, 2007

Thinking of you and your family and extending our deepest sympathy. From the Class of 1967

Bill & Patti Cavanaugh

October 9, 2007

We wish to express our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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