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Gregory Hart Obituary
He was born on Jan. 7, 1954, in Springfield, Mass., to Helen E. (O'Connor) and the late Philip T. Hart of Springfield.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Erica S. Hart-Collins and son, Hayden of Matunuck; and his mother, Helen Hart of Springfield. Gregory is also survived by his brother, Philip and his wife Lenora of San Rafael, Calif.; his brother, James of Matunuck; his sister, Patricia of Manchester, N.H. and his sister Nancy of Springfield. Greg will also be sadly missed by his Aunt Gertrude and Uncle Bill Leary of Springfield, his aunt Claire Adams, his niece and nephew Katherine and Sean Gingras as well as his many Hart and Callaghan and O'Toole cousins.
Greg was a graduate of Wilbraham Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Mass., and of the American International College in Springfield. He was the president of Commport Communications located in Matunuck.
Greg was an avid golfer and a dedicated father and husband. Many thanks to the staff at Yale New Haven Hospital for the valiant effort in helping Greg.
Visiting hours will be held in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to the Hope Valley Rescue Squad, Hope Valley, RI 02832.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Hart
Pamela Denny
October 24, 2008
Dear Jim,
I was so sorry to hear about Greg's passing. Please know that your friends are thinking and praying for you and your family. Pam Denny
Kathy Kissel Lynch
October 21, 2008
Dear Pat,
I was saddend to hear of Greg's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Murray
October 10, 2008
Greg was one of the most unique personalities I've ever met. And I loved him for it. This world needs more Greg Hart's. I will miss him dearly, but I'll never forget him. My deepest sympathies to Erica, Hayden, his family, and everyone else who knew and loved him.
October 10, 2008
At times Greg could seem to be quite a pessimist. But the way he lived his life showed he was a true optimist.
We're just glad we knew him.
We share your sorrow.
Love to all the Hart's
Mayrve & Johndavid
Missy-Marie Montgomery
October 9, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden and tragic death of Gregory. I'm a friend of Helen's (I teach creative writing at her retirement home), and so often she brings in writing and pictures of her beloved family. In fact, a piece about Hayden recently won a prize in the art show there. I know that Greg was very beloved, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Warmly,
Missy-Marie Montgomery
Jennifer Dininny
October 9, 2008
Erica, your family in North Carolina are thinking of you and Hayden during this difficult time. We loved Greg and are so glad that we were able to know him. He was always kind, thoughtful and helpful during our visits--and just when you thought he was so serious, his witty humor would give you a glimpse of his softer side, making you love him all the more! We adored him and will miss him dearly.
We love you! Jen, Shawn, Jordon, Payton, Janet, Carolyn, Shawna, and Kathy.
Lynn McCarty
October 9, 2008
I worked with Greg on many wiring jobs for the US Army Recruiting Command. He always took great pride in his work and was more than fair in giving the government what they paid for. He will be missed and I am so sorry for your loss.
Bryan LaFountain
October 8, 2008
To Erica, Hayden, Jim, and the entire Hart family: Greg was a great friend to me over the past years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed my many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nikki Ploof Mockler
October 8, 2008
My sympathy is with all of Greg's family at this time. Erica and Hayden, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Tener
October 8, 2008
We send you all our love and prayers, especially Erica and Hayden.
Love, Lisa, Tom, Will and Luke
Janet Paquette
October 8, 2008
Patty, Jimmy, Philip, and Nancy, Helen - I hope you remember me from our childhood days in Springfield; it's Janet (Grimaldi) Paquette. I am deeply saddened to hear about Greg. Please know that I am keeping all of you close in thought and in my prayers.
Doreen Edmonds
October 8, 2008
I worked with Greg on different Telco accounts and we both came from RI. During that weekend, I got the call when he went to work he was hospitalized.
Great guy, very knowledgable, he will be missed.
Paula-Ursula Fareau
October 8, 2008
My deepest condolences to Greg's family. He was a wonderful man, as both a husband and father. I regret that I did not get to know him better. Greg was always kind and welcoming to me during my visits to Rhode Island. He will be deeply missed.
tom whiston
October 8, 2008
Jimmy , my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this moment of sorrow . God Bless .
Ken and Susan slone
October 8, 2008
dear erica, i knew you when you were young back in hope valley. I am so sorry that you lost your husband. i want you to know that we feel deeply saddened. In the future it might be helpful to talk with Chris Starrett as she dealt with much the same situation losing her husband at a very young age. We are all here for you dear.
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