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Edward Gibbons Obituary

Nov. 3rd, age 79. Husband of Maureen C. (MacFarlane). Father of Robert F. of Middleboro, Harold V., Dennis K., Jeffrey A., and Dawn M. Campbell, all of Hull, Michael J. of Maryland and Laurie A. White of Weymouth. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Services Wednesday, Nov. 7th at 10 AM at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., HINGHAM. Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Tuesday evening from 6-8 PM. Rather than flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688. Interment in Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne. For directions, please visit www.downingchapel.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 5, 2007.

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Jan and Harold Atkins

November 13, 2007

Dear Moe and family,
Harold and I were so sorry to read about Bob's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. We will be in touch soon.

Norman Boehner & Family

November 10, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mary and Bruce Domina

November 7, 2007

wishing you well thru this sad time of life

November 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Maureen. Bob was one of the finest gentleman in our Mosquito group and we will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy.
Tom and Sandy Crawford

Cyndy Saliem

November 6, 2007

Dear Moe & Family,
We were all sad to hear of Bob's passing. I am glad that he had a gentle passage to heaven. He is at peace and in time we hope that you will all be able to remember the fun times you shared with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Cyndy Sault-Saliem & Family

Sam F. Gattinella

November 6, 2007

Deepest sympathy to Bob's family.

from a fellow Mosquito.

kevin jeffers

November 6, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Dorothy Rounbehler

November 6, 2007

Maureen,
Our prayers are with you and your family.

Bill & Nancy McCluskey

November 6, 2007

Maureen,
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family.

James Spiry

November 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family.He will be missed by all plus God needed another angel.

patty Gilbrook

November 5, 2007

Dennis,Debby,Chrissy,and David,
My condolences to all of you at this very sad time. Try to keep your happy thoughts to ease your sadness.
Deepest Sympathys,
Patty Young/Gilbrook

Erika Steen

November 5, 2007

Dawn:
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dick Souza

November 5, 2007

Ed. Smooth sailing from the Mosquito Troops We will miss your face throughout our reunions You are in out prayers Hold a seat for us as we will join again in laughter Tally Ho pal

Veronica & Darin MacEachern

November 5, 2007

Harold,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of family and friends help to carry you through your grief.
With deepest sympathy,

Fred & Miriam Holmes

November 5, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to Bob's family.From Miriam & I and all his fellow "Mosquito's" of the Korean War.May he rest in peace.

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