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Dorothy Gorton Obituary

In Framingham, formerly of Newton on Dec 2, 2007. Wife of the late Keith L. Gorton. Beloved mother of Leslie B. Gorton of Natick, Bruce and his wife Geraldine of Natick and Dana T. of Newton. Sister of Helen B. and her late husband John M. Emery of Framingham. Grandmother of Jessica Winkley and Michele Daigle. Devoted friend of Dorothea Fournier. Aunt to Steven and Jane. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service in the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton Centre, on Thursday, December 6th at 11 AM. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, December 5th in the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St. (Rte. 16) WEST NEWTON from 3-7 PM. Remembrances may be made in her memory to the American Stroke Assoc., 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231. Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2007.

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Vicky Rawlinson

December 4, 2007

Death ends the life of a body not the relationship with a soul.
My deepest sympathies for your family.

Vincent Da Forno

December 4, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Debbie Brimage-Williams

December 4, 2007

Leslie & Family,

May the sympathy of those who care make the sorrow of your heart less difficult to bear.

You are in our prayers.

Debbie and Eddie Williams

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