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GERARD THISSELL Obituary

THISSELL, Gerard R. "Gerry" Age 85 of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester and Mashpee, passed away on April 6, 2025. Loving husband of 63 years of Kathleen (Walsh) Thissell. Devoted father of Katie McCorrison and her husband, Jeff of Dedham, Barbara Reardon and her husband, Ed of Norwood and Christine Doherty and her husband, Scott of Norfolk. Gerry was the proud "Papa" of Marty and Jack (Allison) McCorrison and Owen and Ava Doherty. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Janet Thissell; five brothers, Frank, George, Thomas, William and John; and sister, Janet Walsh. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty and Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHSM, on Friday, April 11, from 4-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High St., Dedham, on Saturday, April 12, at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Friedriech's Ataxia Research Alliance, 533 West Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2025.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Church

420 High St., Dedham, MA

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456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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