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Maurice Lancelot Gamell Jr.

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Maurice L. Gamell,Jr.
Portsmouth - Maurice Lancelot Gamell, Jr. 79, died November 13, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. He was predeceased by his parents, Ellen and Maurice Gamell. Maurice was retired from the United States Air Force and Virignia Natural Gas Company.
He leaves his wife of 51 years, Dorothy; a daughter Daphane Miller (Donald); a brother, David (Angela); sister-in-law, Ruth White (James) a niece, Deborah Gilliam; a nephew, James White,III; cousins and friends to cherish his memory.
Thanks for the fine service he received during his illiness at the Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center and Mayrview Nursing Center.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at Fisher Funeral Home, Chapel, 1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA by Bishop D. Stefan Adams. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA. Viewing will begin Wednesday from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
www.fisherfuneral.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2011.

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November 16, 2011

Daphane,

Denis & I were so sorry to hear that your Dad had passed away. We won't be able to make it to the service, but we want you to know that you and your Mom are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Annie

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