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William Gambon Obituary

Quincy William J., Gambon, Sr., of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died at John Adams Healthcare Center, Quincy on April 30. Born in Boston he resided in Dorchester for 30 years and in Quincy for the last 20 years. Bill was an Air Force Veteran of both WWII & Korea. A Director of Security for 24 yrs. at the Carney Hospital, retiring in 1989. Bill was a Manager of the International House of Pancakes, Saugus & a late member of the Amvets, Braintree #146 & Saugus Chamber of Commerce. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Mae (Heatley). He is survived by his loving children Carol Smith & her husband Francis & William J. Gambon, Jr. & his wife Christa all of Quincy, Dottie McColgan of Dorchester, Kathleen Drago & her husband William of Plymouth, & Arline Cathcart of Brighton, his daughter-in-law Janice Gambon, his siblings Mary Geraghty of Whitman, Catherine Cushman of Holbrook, Eileen Murray of Brockton & 13 loving grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Gambon is predeceased by a son, Dennis Gambon & daughter, Joan Gambon, a granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Gambon & his brothers Christopher L., Jr. & Jack Gambon. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory Church, Dorchester Friday morning at 11. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Thursday 4 to 8 pm. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jessica Lynn Gambon Memorial Fund, 41 Carr Rd., Marshfield 02050. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 1, 2008.

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April 12, 2009

Hi Dad,
Happy Easter. I think of you often. I can't believe we are coming up on 1 year.I love you and miss you.
Love,
Me : )

March 15, 2009

Hi Dad,
Happy Birthday I hope you have a good day up there. It's a beautiful day. We all love you and miss you.
Love me : )

February 24, 2009

Hi Dad,
I miss you and I think of you so often. I hope you are behaving yourself up there. Say hello to the gang and let them know how much they are missed. Talk soon.
Love,
Me:)

December 23, 2008

Hi Dad,

Merry Christmas we all miss you and think of you everyday. I hope you all have a great holiday together and keep watching down on us. All of the kids are getting so big and grown up.We wish you were here but, I know you will be in spirit. Give everyone a hug for us. I love you dad.

Love Me : )

December 9, 2008

Hi dad,

Wish you were here for the holidays. It won't be the same without you and ma. Love ya

November 13, 2008

Hey Dad, thought of you on Veterans Day. I was in Washington recently and you would have loved the WWII memorial. Think of you often. Miss ya. Give ma a kiss.

October 26, 2008

Hi Dad,

Well I am sure you heard by now the boy made a great play to end a great season you would have been very proud. I thought Nikki was gonna tackle him she was so excited. He really misses talking to you on our visits or on the phone about his sports. He said on the way home Papa would of had a big smile and said that's my boy haha!! Nikki is doing well with all her classes and is very busy. She said today Iwish I was back in high school those were the days. We all miss you guys and know that you are all watching over us. I love you Dad and think of you everyday. We went out to buy the candycorn Haha!!

Love me: )

October 7, 2008

Hi Dad,

We all miss you very much. I know you are watching those Redsox. What a series. I can't believe that it is already October and 6 months has passed since we last saw you. We think about you everyday. Eric (the boy) is turning 14 in a couple of weeks so hard to believe. He is getting so tall. Nikki is doing well in school and growing up very fast. How did you guys do it with 7 kids oh my god. But as you have said to me in the past it will all work out. So I will go with that. I Love you dad. xoxo
Love me : )

September 20, 2008

HI DAD GOING OVER BILLS TODAY FOR KIDS B.PARTY.WE WILL BE THINKING OF YOU FIRST AT THE TABLE FOR FOOD RIGHT.TAKE CARE OF THE GANG RED SOX TODAY PATS TOM. LOVE ALWAYS TALK SOON

September 10, 2008

Hi Dad,
Just wanted to let you know we think of you everyday. Nikki said the other night remember how BIG papa's smile would be his whole face would get fat Haha !!! We miss you and Ma so much. So soon, so fast, and so unfair. I love you : )

September 10, 2008

HI DAD HAD TO STOP IN WORK THE GREAT TIMES AND MEMORIES THE WAVES ,ARCADES,JACK D JOHNS ALL OF US GROWING UP WITH OUR FRIENDS THE BEST TIMES LOVE YA TALK SOON

September 10, 2008

HI DAD ITS BEEN ALONG TIME SINCE I WROTE BUT I TALK EVERY DAY. I TOOK EM,FRANK AND EM'S BOYFRIEND TO HAMPTON WED NIGHT FOR LAST FIREWORKS WHAT A TIME WE HAD IT BROUGHT BACK SO MANY WONDER FULL MEMORIES THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD . SEE DAD YOU GAVE AUS SOME GREAT TIMES LOVE CAROL

August 26, 2008

Hi Dad,
I miss you so much. You will never believe who's Mom I took care of at Jordan. "Debbie's" and oh boy does she and all the nurses miss you and ma. It was good to see her again. We all miss you I hope you are behaving up there. I love you : )

July 19, 2008

HI DAD,MISS YOU DRIVING THRU N.H
THIS WEEK THOUGHT OF THE MANY FUN TIMES THE FAMILY HAD. GREAT MEMORIES. TAKE CARE OF THE GANG
LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

July 18, 2008

Hi Dad,
Thinking of you today and always. Miss you very much!!
Love You : )

July 1, 2008

Hi Dad,
Have a great day with Ma on her special day. You missed her so much and now you are lucky to be back with her and celebrate her 75th. I meant her 42nd right Dennis haha!!
Love you :)

July 1, 2008

Hey dad, take ma out for a spin for her birthday (with your driving maybe walk). Make sure to give her a kiss for us.

June 25, 2008

Hi Dad,
Thinking of you. I miss you!! We all wish you were still with us. I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful day. I will talk soon :)

June 23, 2008

HI DAD, MISS YOU THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS LOVE ALWAYS CAROL,EMILY

June 16, 2008

Hi Dad,
Happy father's day!! I thought about you the whole day. I hope you have a good one. We all miss you very much. I love you :)

June 15, 2008

HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD,GOING TO VISIT YOU,MA AND JOANNIE.WE MISS AND LOVE YOU ALL.DAD LINE THE GANG UP FOR THE CELTICS TONIGHT HANG ON TO DENNIS AND MA.YOU HAVE YOURE HANDS FULL.LOVE YOU ALWAYS

June 10, 2008

HI DAD, THINKING OF YOU,MISS YOU EVERYDAY WE TALKL ABOUT YOU AND NANA @ PUPPY. ITS BEEN HOT,CASTLE ISLAND WEATHER. CELTICS ON TONIGHT HANG ON TO THE GANG .LOVE YOU ALWAYS

June 9, 2008

Hi Dad,
I miss you and think of you every day. We all wish you were here. We had a great day yesterday with Billy and Carol and the whole family at a cook out here in plymouth. Swimming in the pool, and many laughs it was fun.I hope you are watching the Celtics. Say hello to the gang. We miss you guys!!
I'll talk soon. :)

June 2, 2008

Hi Dad,

Thinking of you. Miss you.

May 18, 2008

Hi Dad,
Thinking of you today and always. We all miss you.I love you :)

Cathie Moran

May 15, 2008

To Billy, Christa, Christina, Lauren & Liam, We were saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon. Love your friends. Ms. Cathie, Michael, Anna & Owen

May 11, 2008

Hi Dad,
Hope you are taking good care of her after all today is her day. Love you and miss you and think of you everyday. Enjoy the beautiful day. Love Ya : )

May 6, 2008

Hi Dad,
Well you made it back into her arms. I'm glad you are at peace now. I miss you very much and will continue to think of all the good times.Say hello to the gang. You had a beautiful send off and I'm sure you heard them play Taps. You're the best and I love You :)

May 5, 2008

HI DAD, WELL YOU ARE WITH MOM AND THE GANG ,YOU ARE NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE.YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVED.STAY OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE GANG .LOVE YOU

Joan Mullin

May 2, 2008

Dotty and Family:

My prayers are with you. I used to work at the Carney years ago and remember Bill very well and worked with Dotty on the old 7 North. God Bless all of you.

Susan (Murphy) Fox & Chrissy (Murphy) Rose

May 1, 2008

To the family:

Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

KELLY CROSBY

May 1, 2008

Just wanted to let you know you'll always be in my heart. I've enjoyed are time together over the last year and a half. Love ya

Danielle McColgan

May 1, 2008

PAPA...I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER...i remember the good times we had at yours and Nanas house when we were growing up...you were a wonderful Papa....

Mike Casey

May 1, 2008

Mr. Gambon,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and the Korean War and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Lauren & Robert

May 1, 2008

with our deepest sympathy.....

Karen McKenney

May 1, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to my Uncle Bill and his family at this very sad time. I like to think back on all the fun I shared with my cousins and Aunt & Uncle growing up and remember them all with joy. I will never forget the infamous "Party at Bill's" and all the good times shared together. I keep you all in my heart. God Bless you all!

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