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Gregory Joseph Obituary
Greg was born in Cambridge, MA on October 31, 1944, the eldest son of Dr. Alfred T. Joseph and Marion A. Joseph. He grew up in Lexington, MA and graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA, in 1963. As a member of Phi Delta Theta, he graduated from University of Vermont in 1967. He received his dental degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, in 1974 after a year of graduate school at Harvard University.
Greg practiced general dentistry for 30 years in Rutland, VT. He belonged to the Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. Greg vacationed at Squam Lake in NH with his lifelong friends from the Junior Squam Lakes Association. He was a camper and counselor at Camp Wonalancet in NH and continued his love of the outdoors as an avid downhill skier, waterskier and golfer.
He was a member at Rutland Country Club and Proctor/Pittsford Country Club for many years. He was passionate about fishing, hunting, antique collecting and gardening.
Greg married Diane Bean Joseph in 1975 in Topsfield, MA. They lived in Pittsford and Chittenden, VT for 35 years before moving to Sunapee, NH in 2011. After Greg became seriously ill in 2004, he beat the odds and returned to dentistry in pediatrics for 3 years in Claremont, NH. His interest in boating peaked again on Lake Sunapee.
Greg is survived by his devoted wife, Diane; 2 daughters, Kari McCafferty and son-in-law, Jason of Braintree, MA, and Melissa Arbour and son-in-law, Jordan of Milton, MA; his brother, Dr. Douglas Joseph of Nashua, NH; his sister, Barbara McCleary of Ellington, CT; grandsons, Tyler and Hunter; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours or burial. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at noon at the Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church in Sunapee, NH. Following the service, a Celebration of Life reception will be held at Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund (official charity of the Boston Red Sox) www.jimmyfund.org 1-800-52-JIMMY.
He will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Joseph
Carol and Steve Pariseau
May 8, 2013
Diane, We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Joseph's passing. We purchased your Stratton Rd house.
May 8, 2013
Diane, Kari & Melissa,
So sorry to hear about Greg, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless
Diane & Rod Cioffi
May 8, 2013
Mrs. Joseph,
I had a terrible dental emergency one night. This happened to be your honeymoon. Dr. Joseph and you, new to our community, came to the office and helped and alleviated my emergency. On your honeymoon!
He lived his life like that. How blessed all of us were to have Dr. Joseph in our life.
Blessings to your family.
Sonja Lunde
May 7, 2013
Dear Diane, Kari, and Melissa:
My heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to each of you. I have fond memories of a childhood rooted in Chittenden, including memories of Greg and his kind nature. He will be missed but not forgotten.
With love,
Sonja Lunde
Hull Maynard Hersey Insurance
May 7, 2013
Diane - We are sorry for your loss.
Rosemary Manfredi
May 7, 2013
Diane and family, I worked with Dr. Joseph a few years ago and wish to express my deepest sympathy.
Lisa
May 7, 2013
God Bless.
Michelle Poczobut
May 7, 2013
Diane, was very saddened to hear about Dr. Joseph. I enjoyed working for him and had many good memories. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Allison Goodrich
May 6, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Joe. He loved to teach and was very passionate about dentistry so saddened for your loss Diane your in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan George
May 6, 2013
Dear Diane,
I'm saddened to read of Greg's passing. While it's been a few years since I last saw him, I really thought he'd made it all the way. He had years of joy with you, his wonderful wife, and I hope that the memories of so many good times will sustain you and your daughters.
Beverly Bailey
May 6, 2013
Deepest condolences to Diane, Barabra, Doug and family.
Cousin Beverly Baily and Family
Barry Bleier
May 6, 2013
To a good and long-time friend, Godspeed. Bless Diane and the girls.
May 6, 2013
Diane and Family,
I was one of Gregs first patients on North Main. Please know that you are in thoughts and prayers
Lauren Stewart
May 6, 2013
Diane,Kari and Melissa,
Please accept our prayers and deepest sympathy at this most difficult time....Our prayers are with you
Mike & Carol Caligiuri
Susie Pisanelli
May 5, 2013
Dear Diane, Kari and Melissa
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our condolences to you and your families
Warm regards.
Vic and Susie Pisanelli
Gary Congdon
May 5, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pam Clark
May 5, 2013
Melissa, Jordan and family, so very sorry for your loss.
Margo and Fred Martin
May 5, 2013
Diane,
Please accept this as an expression of our sympathy in the passing of Greg. He will be greatly missed. Cherish your memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roseanne Smalley
May 5, 2013
Diane, our heartfelt condolences to you and Kari and Melissa and families. Greg was loved and admired by many, as are you. God bless.
~ Ernie and Roseanne
Patti Kent
May 5, 2013
Diane and family, Sorry to hear about Dr Joseph ,he was my long time dentist.I'm so sorry for all of you.My thoughts are with you.
the Zavistaski's
May 4, 2013
we will miss his humor :)
very sad to say goodbye
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