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Robert Gadbois Obituary

GADBOIS, Robert "Gabby" Of Falmouth, died September 23, 2009. Mr. Gadbois was the author of Hellcat tales: A U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot in World War II, which chronicles his training as a naval pilot, where Ted Williams and Johnny Pesky were among his fellow cadets. Beloved father of Millie Gadbois, of Cairo, Egypt; and brother of Rita Simonton of Huntington Beach, California and Richard Gadbois, of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., FALMOUTH, MA, 02540. Burial is private. For on-line complete obituary and guest book, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Chapman, Cole & Gleason Falmouth 508-540-4172

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 29, 2009.

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richard gauthier

January 4, 2010

I bought and read Robert's book "Hellcat Tales" when I saw it in his obituary. I appreciate the insight it gave me into his life and the lives of others who have sacrificed so much. I wish I could have known Robert before. Thank you, Robert, and God bless.

Jerry Pacheco

November 21, 2009

I shall always treasure his visits to my restaurant, with daughter Millie, and the signed copy of his book "Hellcat Tales". He exemplified "The Greatest Generation", it was an honor to serve them at Winston's. May God bless "Gabby" and his Family.

Angelo Zuccolo, Jr.

September 29, 2009

"Gabby" was a dear friend of my father Angelo "Zook" Zuccolo, as they were colleagues at Narragansett Council and Camp Yawgoog. Gabby was a special role model for me during my formative years as a young Boy Scout, for he projected a unique combination of strength and gentleness. Surely, "Gabby" and "Zook" are at a wonderful, heavenly camporee together.

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