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Brian Gumbs Obituary

Brian M. Gumbs June 16, 1961 - October 11, 2012 Mystic - Brian M. Gumbs, 51, of High St. passed away Thursday morning at W. W. Backus Hospital, Norwich. He was born June 16, 1961 in New London a son of Martin N. Gumbs of Canterbury and the late Rita (Post) Gumbs. Brian had lived in Canterbury for most of his life. He was employed as a pipe fitter with Local # 777 for 30 years. Besides his father he leaves two daughters, Leah Gumbs of Norwich and Abrielle Gumbs of Mystic. A stepson Mark Jacques of Hebron; A brother Ralph S. Gumbs of FL; five grandchildren Stanley, Mason, Alena, Autumn and Arden. Also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Terry Burroughs. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 P.M. at Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home 595 Norwich Rd. Plainfield. Burial in Westminster Cemetery, Canterbury will be at the Convenience of the family.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Oct. 13, 2012.

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Keith Bailey

October 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of my dear friend Gumby.To all the family and friends of Brian I send all of my deepest condolences.A man of many complexities, he was always the first to lend a helping hand.I'll always remember his lust for life and the way he approached it, his smile, his laugh.RIP my friend.

Pam LEWIS SALLS

October 17, 2012

Uncle Martin
So sorry for your lost of Brian.Our prayers and love are with you.
Love Tom and Pam Lewis Salls

Tammy Lane

October 17, 2012

I am so sad to hear that you are gone. You were a good friend to me and I will miss you.My sympathies to the family. Brian was there for me when noone else was,I will miss him even though we didn;t see each other as often lately. Rest in peace my friend.

Clayton Sneed

October 14, 2012

I'm very sorry for your families loss,Brian was a good man and a good friend ,I knew him for years through the jobs we've worked together
I will miss him very much
- Clayton Sneed (sterling CT)

Bob and Debbie Kinne

October 14, 2012

Sending our condolences to all of Brian's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Scott Bailey

October 13, 2012

RIP

Scott Bailey

October 13, 2012

To the extended family, Marty, Dear Abby, Leah and Mark,
We are so full of sorrow for the loss of your father Brian. Although the pain, pressure and anger might seem unbearable now. Faith, your love for each other and time will make your lives full and happy again. We pray for your happiness and we love you so much.
Scott, Michelle, and Anthony Bailey
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Scott Bailey

October 13, 2012

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Scott Bailey

October 13, 2012

Dear Abby, Leah and Mark,
We are so full of sorrow for the loss of your father Brian. Although the pain, pressure and anger might seem unbearable now. Faith, your love for each other and time will make your lives full and happy again. We pray for your happiness and we love you so much.
Scott, Michelle, and Anthony Bailey
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Maria Ponciano

October 13, 2012

Mr. Gumbs and Family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your entire family. I was so sad to hear that Brain passed. Life has been hard for you and your entire family with so many losses so recently. May your precious memories help you through your time of sorrow.
Maria Ponciano and Family

william leclair

October 13, 2012

r.i.p my friend

Tina, Kyle & Gregg Abrahamson

October 13, 2012

Thank you Brian for all the love and laughter you brought to our hearts and home. We will cherish the memories forever.

Cathy Ballard

October 13, 2012

RIP Brian!! Memories of you will be in my heart forever. My condolences to your family and peaches!!

Al & Tina

October 13, 2012

Leah & Abby,
Your dad was a good,kind hearted man, who will be missed dearly. Brian was a good friend to us. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories you have with him.

Judith (LaBarre)Corey

October 13, 2012

I was very sorry to hear of your fathers passing, Rich is my son and Brian was a long time friend to him, he will be missed a great deal and I hope you can find some comfort in the days ahead by knowing so many people are keeping you in their thoughts.

Mary-Ellen Porter-Price

October 13, 2012

Dear Gumbs Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of Brian. May you find comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with his mother and sister in heaven. Together they are smiling down on you from heaven above.

Sincerely,

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