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for George Gildea
Brenda MacDonald
January 4, 2010
To the Gildea Family: I was so saddened to hear about George. I have many happy memories of him and Kay. I'm so sorry I couldn't make the service. He will be sorely missed. Love, Brenda MacDonald
November 2, 2009
We just learned of your father's passing and was saddened to have not attended any of the services. We have many great memories of your family. Our prayers are with you and especially your Mom. A family member also had Alzeimer's disease so we understand the special trials for you. Please know that we are thinking of you.
The Sarno Family
November 1, 2009
To the Gildea Family.
It is with regret that we were unable to attend George's services, but a family situation (My Sister Carolyn)
required that we be with her in her time of need.
It is indeed rare that one knows someone else for more than 70 years as is the case with george and I. We first met whenGeorge came to Vermont to spend the summer after his sister (Kay) and my uncle (Herbert)were married. George was the older and wiser brother for my brother Fran and I. A lot of time was spent climbing around the old sawmill and the various
barns of my grandparents. George was less accustomed to these activities than Fran and I, and seemed to get hung
up on things more, nothing serious, just scrapes and bruises. Later in life George admitted telling us that if we didn't do things his way, he was going home and we just couldn't let that happen. This was the start of a great relationship that has lasted 70+
years. After the mid and late 1930's
we only saw each other at family weddings and the like until Stratton got going. By the way George proposed to Kathleen on hill overlooking the old
family homestead.
The Gildea family had the second home on Stratton and we started to see more of George, Kay and the ever growing
Gildea family. The Stratton golf course was started and George was member # 13 with play starting in 1966.
One could always complete a foursome from the Gildea family. We will never forget the evenings at Liftline Lodge
and waiting for Herbie to finish in the kitchen and help start a new round of stories, especially Irish jokes.
There never will be anyone better at telling Irish stories than George Gildea. One golf story sticks in my mind, George and his parnet were playing
in Stratton Men's Member quest and were up against a couple of rules lawyers and even going into the last hole all even. The opponent's drive went far to the right and was not found
and George and partner won the match.
On the way back to Canton later in the day George stopped by the 9th hole lake, went down to the rough, picked up the lost ball, he had found it while
looking earlier and as he said,(I heeled it).
George and I played in a couple of Stratton Member Guests in his last years of playing and thanks to him we won one and placed very well the other time. Again we had to find a couple of rules lawyers (no heeling this time). When I play with Dave McKenna,
we are both reminded of the fun times
we all had on the golf course.
Memories that will linger forever.
The last time we saw George and Kay was
when they came to Vermont for a Foliage
tour, we went to Stowe via the tourist route in rather unpleasant rainy weather, but we still got a lot of photo's and as always a lot of conversation (including Irish Jokes).
I cherish the times we had together and
I hope I am a better person for having
known George T. Gildea.
God bless you all and take care of Mom.
Dick & Shirley Smith
Chris GildeaI
October 31, 2009
It is so sad that my grandfather died all my family members were crying today he was in a better place
R.I.P George T. Gildea
Wijay & Dharshi Asirwatham
October 31, 2009
Dear Matt, Susan and Charlie,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the death of your Dad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God grant him eternal rest. Sorry we couldn't attend in person.
Love - Pravin and Family
Lisa (Giffels) Kilp
October 30, 2009
May the entire Gildea family, his wife, children and grandchildren get through this very difficult time surrounded by those who love and support them. Dr. Gildea will be deeply missed by many patients like myself, for he was indeed a gifted doctor, changing lives, one smile at a time.
Pam White
October 30, 2009
Marty, Jo-an & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Please know you are in our thoughts in prayers.
Love Pam Kelly & Nicole
Joanne Yorks
October 30, 2009
Dear John and Gil,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have not seen either of you in many years,but I'll always remember the many good times we shared.
Thinking of you.
Joanne Yorks
Steve Tucker
October 29, 2009
As a past neighbor and friend I have spent a few moments thinking about the man I knew.I have several pleasant thoughts and one to share is the fun times skiing up at Statton. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Steve Tucker Brunswick ME
Nancy Cahillane Connor
October 29, 2009
To the Gildea family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad. May your wonderful memories help you through this most difficult time.
Dara Connolly Perry
October 29, 2009
To the entire Gildea family,
It was with great sadness I learned of your dad's passing...he was such a wonderful, kind & loving man...my childhood memories are filled with so many warm times with our families...may you find peace in the days ahead...God Bless
October 28, 2009
To the Gildea family: the McGowan family from Hull is praying for you. We didn't directly know your father, but Dr. William Sullivan did. He's Eileen (Sullivan) McGowan's uncle. Ellen and Eileen discovered years ago in Hull that Dr. Gildea fixed the Sullivans' teeth and Dr. Sullivan fixed the Gildeas' bones...small world. We share also a loss: Dr. Sullivan's sister (Sister Julienne, SND) passed away two days after your father, and while looking for her notice, we came across your father's. Bless you all.
October 28, 2009
Ellen, Paul, Blaise, Casey, Morgan and the entire Gildea family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on the death of your father. Our love and prayers are with you.
Love, Nancy, Nicole and Haley Bradford
Jan Freeborn
October 28, 2009
John,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the sad passing of your father. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope your many wonderful memories soon replace your sadness.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Jan
October 28, 2009
Kay and all of her kids - my sincere sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man, a good husband and father and always a good friend. Many happy hours were spent over the years in the company of Kay and George. May you find joy in your memories and may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Kay Dunn
Earl & Gail Tillinghast
October 28, 2009
John, Ann Marie & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking about you during this time of sorrow.
With our Sympathy,
George & Toni Florentine
October 28, 2009
I can not tell you how much i will miss George's emails. We saw each other when George came to Florida. My sadness can not be expressed in words. God loves you , George.
Dr & Mrs George Florentine
October 28, 2009
Kerry and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jean Houlihan
Kenny Noyce
Ashley Brady
October 28, 2009
To the Gildea Family-
All our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. His generosity and selflessness to my family was truly a gift, and we will be forever grateful. May the memories of love and laughter that you shared with him, sustain you at this time.
Peace and love,
Ashley, Suzanne and the Fagerberg Family
Ashley Brady
October 28, 2009
To the Entire Gildea Family-
All our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. His generosity and selflessness to my family was truly a gift, and we are forever grateful. May the beautiful memories of love and laughter sustain you all at this time.
Peace and love,
Ashley, Suzanne and the Fagerberg
Family
Andy Williams
October 28, 2009
To my Brother and the entire Gildea Family - So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gila - I am at such a loss for words and hope to be there for you
Your Friend Andy
October 27, 2009
May the many happy memories of your dad bring smiles to your faces and may you have peace knowing that he lived a life full of love with all of you.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and love ~ Mary Ellen Duggan
Arlene & Steve Witt
October 27, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 27, 2009
Ellen, Paul,Blaise, Casey & Morgan:
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you when you need us. Be strong!
Love, The Jones Family
October 27, 2009
Ellen Paul Blaise Casey Morgan & Gildea Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. So very sorry for your loss.
Joanne, Jeff, Eddie Cameron
October 27, 2009
Jane, Peter, Kristen, Pete and Nick:
You are in our thoughts and prayers
The Muses
Jenn Seich
October 27, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Whelan, Bri and Michelle -my thoughts and prayers are with you; I'm very, very sorry for your loss.
October 27, 2009
Kerry and family,
Our condolences to you all at this difficult time,
Linda & Joe Mullen
October 27, 2009
Mary Kay, Jane and the Gildea family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our very deepest sympathy. With much love, Jane & Billy Lennon
The Dooley Family
October 27, 2009
Mr. George Gildea was a true gentleman. Please accept our prayers.
Joanne Piazza-Capece
October 27, 2009
Matt & Family,
Your in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Matthew, Maura, Madison & Mackenzie Mayo
October 27, 2009
To all the Gildea's,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
George was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor and strong family values.
He will be missed by all.
God Bless.
Maura McNeice
October 27, 2009
Jane, Peter, Kristen, Pete, Nick, & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John, Maura, Ashley & Jack McNeice
October 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John, Maura, Ashley & Jack McNeice
Diane Tynan
October 27, 2009
Dear Gildea Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Deb Pedersen-Caporale
October 27, 2009
Matt, Sue & Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Deb Pedersen-Caporale
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