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John Gauld Obituary
John W. Gauld, 72, of Hamden, formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Hamden Health Care Center with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Mary Herbert Gauld. John was born in New Haven on July 11, 1947 and was the son of the late John H. and Theresa DeMayo Gauld. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York. John had taught elementary school, was involved with advertising and later was a website developer. He was an active parishioner of St. Rita Church. He served as a Eucharistic Minister, initiated the RCIA program and prepared couples for the sacrament of marriage though Pre Cana. Father of Julia (Adam) Taranto, John S. (Cari) Gauld, Matthew J. (Jessica) Gauld and Michael A. (Colleen) Gauld. Grandfather of Sophia, William and Ella Taranto, Hunter, Owen, Aiden, Ryan and Emma Gauld. Brother of Maureen (Frank) Fiore.
Family and friends may call at Devine Mercy Parish at St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Avenue, Hamden on Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2911 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 or Devine Mercy Parish. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Deb Shores
November 14, 2019
To Mary and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you all. We have so many wonderful memories from quite a few years back, all bring a smile. What a great guy.
Our prayers are with you,
Love from, mark and Deb Shores
November 10, 2019
To the Gauld family,
Our deepest condolences on John's passing.
Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Liz and John Vigliotti
New Haven
Laura Perretta
November 10, 2019
Dear Aunt Mary, Julie, Johnny, Mathew, and Michael,
So sorry to learn about the passing of Uncle John. I loved running into him around town and chatting with him. He would always brag about each one of you. He was so proud of each of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Larry Benvenuti
November 10, 2019
God rest your soul , John. Peace and comfort to Family and Friends !!!
Larry and Marianne Benvenuti
Class of 1965 ND
Don Tubiak
November 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I was a classmate of his at Notre.Dame 65. My prayers are with you all.
Don Tubiak
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