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John Gaughan Obituary

Gaughan, John J, Sr.
John J. Gaughan, Sr., age 79, of Fairfield, beloved husband of 57 years of Ann Walsh Gaughan, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Scranton, PA, the son of the late John J. and Margaret Gaughan, he had been a Fairfield resident since 1957. Mr. Gaughan served in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Hornet (CVA-12) during the Korean War. He was employed for many years at Voltax, Inc. rising to the position of Vice President. He later retired from Hicks and Otis in Norwalk. Mr. Gaughan was a member for many years of the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield where he enjoyed many happy times with family and friends. Survivors in addition to his wife Ann include two beloved daughters, Kathleen Sweeney and her husband Mike of Indianapolis, IN and Ann Michek and her husband Gary of Shelton; five cherished grandchildren, Tim (Brandi) Sweeney, Katie (Jason) Trennepohl, John J. Gaughan, III, Kenneth (Sarah) Michek and Shannon Gaughan and her fiancé Jeff Foreman; three beloved great-grandchildren; John J. Gaughan, IV, Emma Sweeney and Kaylee Trennepohl. He was predeceased by two sons, John J. Gaughan, Jr., and just recently on February 20, 2013, by Daniel P. Gaughan of Greenwood, IN. Friends may greet the family on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. Interment will be private. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com



Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2013.
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My deepest sympathies to the Gaughan family. Your losses are great. I hope the Lord helps you find peace in your hearts. I am glad I had the priviledge to know both father and son.

March 1, 2013

May your hearts be filled with loving memories of a life well lived. Thinking of you at this time with love and sympathy, Mammaw and Chick

Carole Coan

February 28, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

February 27, 2013

Such a wonderful person who will certainly be missed!

Kristine Carroll

February 27, 2013

To Gaughan, Michek, Sweeney Families,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We are sorry to hear about the passing of Dad & Danny in such a short period of time. They were both special to everyone they knew and especially their family. May the memories of both Dad & Dan help you through this sad time.

Love & friendship, Frank & Evey

Bodnar

February 27, 2013

Ann,Kathleen,and Mrs.Gaughan,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of heartache.

Lisa Paul-Winkel

February 27, 2013

Ann My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marie Renz

February 26, 2013

All our love.

Joanne Tenenbaum

February 26, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

February 26, 2013

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