Attleboro, Massachusetts
1910 - 2008
Florence L. Gaboury, 98, of Park Street, Attleboro, formerly of Brookhaven Road, Attleboro, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2008 at the LifeCare Center of Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Thomas Gaboury who died on April 26, 1987.
Born Florence L. Monroe in Attleboro on July 29, 1910, Florence was the daughter of the late Clarke and Abbie (Cotter) Monroe. She was raised in Attleboro and was educated at the former Bliss School and later graduated from Attleboro High School, Class of 1928.
Mrs. Gaboury was employed as a supervisor at the former Sweet Manufacturing Company in Attleboro for over thirty years until retiring. Following the death of her husband, Florence returned to the work force working part time at Sadler Brothers in South Attleboro. She enjoyed knitting, reading and especially enjoyed taking daily walks in her neighborhood.
Mrs. Gaboury is survived by two sons: Thomas C. Gaboury and his wife Diane of Dedham and Robert E. Gaboury and his wife Mary Kate of Mashpee, MA; a granddaughter: Kathleen McCaffrey of Attleboro; and two great-grandchildren: Jonathan and Jennifer McCaffrey. Florence was the beloved mother of the late Joan Mary Gaboury and sister of the late Katheryn McGowan.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5 PM – 8 PM in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 9 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Richard Roy, Pastor. Mrs. Gaboury will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, daughter and mother in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.
An on-line guest book for family and friends to express condolences and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.
Tom & Bob sorry to hear of your moms passing.Many the day she provided cool-aid to us kids after playing ball in the field behind your house on North Ave.
I still remember the first time I saw oleo margarine.Your Mom had a bag of lard with a yellow kernal in it that you had to mix to make it. I have fond memories of her
Larry & Susan Flanagan
August 15, 2008 | Boyds, MD
Tom and Bob, So sorry for the passing of your mother. I visited her last Christmas at the Life Care Center and she was so sweet. I'm sure its comforting to know she lived such a long and happy life.
Gail Knobel (Flanagan)
August 09, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
I first met your mother and father when I moved to North Attleborough in 1968 as a teenager. They were wonderful as neighbors and even better as people. To my children she was first known as Mrs. Graby or in the alternative the "cookie lady" because she was always giving them cookies when they came off the school bus. Although she moved from our street years ago she was never far from our thoughts and we always looked forward to our occasional meetings. She was truly a fantastic...
John Whiting
August 07, 2008 | N. Attleborough, MA
Dear Bob and Mary,
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom. She was always such a lovely and pleasant lady. She expressed many times how fortunate she was to have such a wonderful family who loved and cared for her so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Claire, Scott and family
claire silvia
August 07, 2008 | Falmouth, MA
Mary & Bob,
We are all so sorry for your loss. She sure was an unbelievable women who touched many people. She will never be forgotton. We are here for you two always! God bless.
The Duchemin's
August 06, 2008 | Mashpee, MA
Dear Mary and Bob.......So sorry to hear about your dear mother. She sure will be missed. You were all so good to her, she was very lucky to have such a devoted family....In sympathy to you all.....Love, Mike and Jeannee
Mike and Jeannee Goulet
August 05, 2008 | Falmouth, MA
With our deepest sympathy to the Gaboury family. Florence will be fondly remembered at Life Care Center of Attleboro.
Life Care Center
August 05, 2008 | Attleboro, MA
So many years have passed yet it seems like just yesterday when we played in the cowfield and terrorized the citizens of Featherville. Tommy and Bobby sorry to hear of your Mom's passing but she certainly lived a long and productive life. Will always remember the days of our youth.
Jim Romero
August 05, 2008 | Bridgewater, MA
Dear Bob & Mary;
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your dear mother. She was a wonderful and thoughtful person ! It was always fun being around her, especially with Bob always teasing her. I will always remember the last time I saw her at your house; it was a pretty memorable and funny occasion (which I won't get into, Bob!).
May all your happy memories bring you comfort!
Love, Maria and Peter
Maria Butler
August 05, 2008 | Falmouth, MA
