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Gordon N. Gottsche

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Jun 29, 1932 – Aug 9, 2019 (Age 87)

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BORN
June 29, 1932
DIED
August 9, 2019
AGE
87
LOCATION
West Springfield, Massachusetts

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Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield Obituary

Gordon N. Gottsche, 87, of Burlington, MA, died Friday, August 9th surrounded by his loving family.  Son of the late Carl Gottsche and Gladys Wells Bodurtha, he was born in Agawam, settling in Medfield with his former wife Barbara Cheney and their four children.  He was a longtime member of...

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He was a truly inspirational person. He had such love and compassion for others. His drive to help others in a tangable way sets him apart as few people do nearly as much for others in their lives as he has done. He was very loving and always there for his family. Always eager to help. Always had a listening ear. Never made someone feel like a bother or burden. He even went out of his way with a smile on his face for his family. Time is a gift and he was very generous giving his to others. ...

He was a truly inspirational person. He had such love and compassion for others. His drive to help others in a tangable way sets him apart as few people do nearly as much for others in their lives as he has done. He was very loving and always there for his family. Always eager to help. Always had a listening ear. Never made someone feel like a bother or burden. He even went out of his way with a smile on his face for his family. Time is a gift and he was very generous giving his to others. ...

I truly appreciated getting to know and work with Gordon for close to 25 years. Gordon had a passion and zest for helping others that will forever be an inspiration to me and to many others. My condolences go out to Gordon's family and friends. Peter Shapiro

To Rhonda and other members of the Gottsche family: I am so sorry for your loss. Gordon was an amazing person. I really admired his energy and passion for moving the world forward in the most positive direction.

To the Gottsche Family,
It's with much sadness that I learned of your father's passing. He was a truly wonderful and exceptional man who through his vision, compassion, hard work and dedication positively and profoundly impacted a large part of Cambridge and the lives of its many residents, myself included. His legacy will surely live on through the continued efforts and positive results of the Just A Start Program.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Gordie Axtman

To the Gottsche Family,
I worked with Gordon for 13 years at Just A Start. Gordon was an inspiration to me as well as countless others! The world is a better place because of him. May he rest in peace.

You were the best friend anyone could have. You were loyal, always willing to help and self sacrificing. You were steadfast and always determined to pursue family values and to find the best in anything life delt you. I loved you Gordon and have learned how love really is what matters. I will miss you,but know we'll be together again. You always played the lottery. I guess you won it all now.

Steven, Michael, Lisa and Rhonda - please accept my condolences for the loss of your Dad...he did a great deal for me personally and many many others - he was an intelligent, hard-working and kind man who lived his life with purpose - putting the needs of others before his own. I hope your memories of him carry you all through this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss.