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Robert Gothage Obituary

BRIDGEWATER Robert J. Gothage, of Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, died Aug. 3, in his home in Bridgewater. Robert was born in Brockton, son of the late Jenny (Gabriele) and Samuel J. Gothage. Bob graduated from Brockton High School in 1966, was a U.S. Army veteran and a brick layer working for the Brick Layers Union Local 3. He enjoyed bike riding, walking and fishing. He was the father of Jennifer M. Simpson of Taunton; brother of Richard Gothage and his wife Elaine of West Newbury, Barbara Gothage of Bridgewater and Beverly Morrissey and her husband Stephen of Georgia; former husband of Dianne M. Fancy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater, Saturday, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. John's Church, East Bridgewater, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for directions and online guest book. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 6, 2009.

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August 8, 2009

Dear Jennifer and Dianne,You are in my thoughts and am so sorry for your loss.Take comfort in all your special memories of him.Love Mary Mignault

Ginny Kelly (Severi)

August 8, 2009

Dear Barbara, Beverly and Richard: I just received word of your loss and I am so sorry. Bobby was my first love and I have never forgotten him. There was always a bond. He was a loving and giving person and he will be missed by all who knew him.

dave & carolyn smith

August 8, 2009

Jennifer & Dianne, so sorry for your loss,your DAD (BOB), He will always be remembered as a very kind & gentle man.
LOVE UNCLE DAVE & AUNT CAROLYN

Kellie McCarthy

August 7, 2009

Its cousin Kellie. Maureens daughter. My Mom is in the hospital so she couldn't make it, but I am going to try to be at the cematery on Saturday morning. Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love are with all of you now and always!!

n j achorn

August 7, 2009

8/7/09

barbara, beverly

i am so sorry to hear of your family loss i never knew bob personally but
i knew the sisters
please accept our condolences
nj achorn and family

bobby smith

August 6, 2009

jen. so sorry to here about your father. love bobby smith.

Elaine Mueller

August 6, 2009

Richard, Barbara, Beverly and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about cousin Bobby. I'll always remember him as that cute little kid and handsome young man. My prayers, thoughts and love are with all of you. Cousin Elaine

carol panagos

August 6, 2009

jen. so very sorry for your loss.i am in california so i cant make it down with Dougie and Claire.GOD BLESS love Carol.

douglas Mccray

August 6, 2009

jen. we are very sorry for your loss.GOD BLESS YOU. from the family of Douglas Mccray.

rossell costa

August 6, 2009

jen we are very sorry for your loss.love auntie marilyn and uncle russell and family.

August 6, 2009

JEN SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM IN OUR HEARTS LOVE YOU JEN UNCLE JOHN -AUNT JOY

james smith

August 6, 2009

jen i am very sorry for your loss. your father is with THE LORD NOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MOTHER. love uncle jimmie.

August 6, 2009

You and your dad had a special kind of love that not too many would understand. The love you carried in your hearts for each other will help you through this. He's in heaven now and has found peace and happiness, and he will always be watching over you.

Gina Bala

August 6, 2009

Jen so sorry for your loss. I remember all the places he took us as kids! With deepest sympathy, Gina Bala (grande)

August 6, 2009

Bob was a good friend I spoke with him often and he will be missed. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Michael Ciampi

August 6, 2009

MICHAEL DEIULIIS & MARIELLE MURPHY

August 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy on your loss Jen. love aunt Claire and uncle Dougie.

claire smith

August 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy on your loss jen. love aunt Claire and Dougie.

August 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy on your loss, Barbara.
Kay Payton

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