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Norman Gauvin Obituary
He was born in New Bedford and lived in Dartmouth for the past 38 years.
Mr. Gauvin was a US Air Force veteran during the Korean War. He was formerly employed as a supervisor for Commonwealth Gas Co., until his retirement in 1990.
Mr. Gauvin enjoyed hosting his family annual Labor Day party for the past 35 years. His hobbies included working in his garage, riding his John Deere tractor; and most of all was spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife; six children, Diane Nunes and her husband, Rick of Rochester, Raymond Gauvin and his wife, Deb of Jacksonville, FL, Jerry Gauvin and his wife, Tina of Dartmouth, Leonard Gauvin and his wife, Beth of Dartmouth, Susan Medeiros and her husband, Brian of Bridgewater and Donna Junier and her husband, Paul of Dartmouth; thirteen grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his siblings, Andre of Wareham, Bernard of Mattapoisett, Ronald of New Bedford and Claire Hartigan of Canton; and several cousins; nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jean of Missouri.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., MA Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Visitation will be Thursday evening only 4-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday at 8 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, New Bedford at 9 AM. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Judy McWhorter
April 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about your husband. Ray and Debbie are my next door neighbors and I love them both dearly. I know they are dealing with the hurt of losing someone very special in their lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Simone Lockley
April 8, 2008
Dear Irene and family, We were so saddened when we heard of the passing of cousin Norman. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, cousins Simone & Alden Lockley, Helene, Jocelyn and Louis Pare and family
Simone Lockley
April 8, 2008
Dear Irene and family, we were saddened to hear of the passing of cousin Norman. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Simone and Alden Lockley; Helene, Jocelyn and Louis Pare and family
robert Thibault
April 8, 2008
Dear Irene
Our prayers are with you.and rembereance of all the good times.
Love Bob Georgia.
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Sandy Baker
April 4, 2008
Ray- I'm so sorry for the passing of your dad because I know that you are very sad right now. Please remember that he is now young, healthy and worry free. He will always be with you now in your thoughts and dreams. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, Sandy Baker
Joyce Pare
April 4, 2008
my deepest sympathy goes out to all family members at this time,and my prayers are with you all.No one will ever forget the family get togethers .I had not been in a some years ,but my kids always loved going.And it is somthing they will never forget.
Chris Varnadore
April 3, 2008
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Gauvin family in this time of sorrow and reflection.
Sam & Lisa ILardi
April 3, 2008
Ray our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in your time of grief. We love you guys. call if you need anything.
Kelly Edenfield
April 2, 2008
Ray, you and your family are in my prayers. I know this road has been tough and I can only tell you that I understand. Those last moments will always be in the back of your head, but remember all of the great times and memories that your father has brought to you and your family. May God hold your hand and your dad will always be your angel when you need him most.
James & Carol Faulk
March 31, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Gauvin family on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Our prayers are with you all.
Rita (Forand) Arsenault
March 31, 2008
Diane & Donna and all your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was very devoted to your mother and all his children and will be sadly missed.
Shannon Carvalho
March 27, 2008
My thoughts go out to you all. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Peter Junier
March 27, 2008
Mrs. Gauvin, Donna and Paul, Sue and Brian, and the entire Family. I want to take this moment to tell you how sorry I am about your loss of a Husband, father, grandfather, and friend. I never got to know Mr. Gauvin all that well because of the distance from which I live away. I only really knew him from what I heard from others, and if all that it true, than a great man has left us way to early. My sympathy goes out to all of you.
Chris Peters
March 27, 2008
Sue, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during these most difficult of times.
HELEN AND BILL JUNIER
March 27, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MIKE & DARLENE LATIMER
March 27, 2008
SUE, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
Dan Rourke
March 27, 2008
Sue, Brian---Tough times for sure---very sorry for your loss. Hang in there as best as possible--Both Brenda and I will be praying for you and your families.
debbie b
March 26, 2008
Diane and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Diane, I said goodbye to my dad several years ago and though I thought it would have a different feeling than the loss of my mom a year before I was deeply affected by his passing. He looked to me for support and guidance after the loss of my mom and put me in charge of his healthcare during the last few months of his life. His passing was very diffucult for me and it took many years for the process of grief. My heart goes out to you and if you need to talk about your feelings feel free to call me. I know how difficult loosing a parent can be. May you find strength in the love that your family provides you.
George Smith
March 26, 2008
Dear Irene: My deepest sympathy to you and your family.I enjoyed the many good times I had with Norman at Com/Gas.I am currently on vacation in Florida.But want you to know he will be in my prayers.
Tracy Murren
March 26, 2008
Sue -
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your father.
Paul Bennett
March 26, 2008
My sympathies and prayers to Sue and her family.
Raynold Cabral
March 26, 2008
my deepest codolencenes to the Gauvin & Thibault familes, Norm was a wonderful family man the best,, i enjoyed his company, good laughs, and had the good fourtune of attending his annual parties, may God bless you all; Raynold Cabral (Adrien & Claire's friend)
Judith & Paul Gifford
March 26, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy to Donna Junier and all her family.
Lila & Jim Bryant
March 26, 2008
Gerry, Tina & Gauvin Family,
Death Leaves a Heartache
No One Can Heal
Love Leaves a Memory
No One Can Steal
May the love of family and friends see you through this sad time. Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers are with you all.
Claire Thomas
March 26, 2008
Claire Thomas
My sympathy to my cousin Irene and her children.
Lorraine Conway
March 26, 2008
Dear Irene and Family,
Steve and I want to express our condolences to you on the death of your beloved husband and father. I remember seeing Norman at our support Christmas buffet this year.I know how devoted and loving you all were to him in his fight against Alzheimer's disease. He is at rest and peace now. Sincerely, Lorraine and Steve Conway
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