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Gertrude Gorgone Obituary

Gertrude V. "Gay" Gorgone of Wellesley at 91 years old passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 4. Beloved wife for 49 years of the late Frederick A. Gorgone Jr. Devoted mother of Patricia Schofield and her husband Robert "Chip" Schofield of Wayland, Christopher L. Gorgone and his wife Marcia of Wellesley, Paula Gorgone of Watertown, Robert L. Gorgone of Watertown, Pamela Gorgone and her husband Gary Hilderbrand of Watertown, Peter D. Gorgone and his wife Linda of Danvers and the late Frederick A. "Chip" Gorgone III. Grandmother of C. Sean Gorgone, Frederick A. Gorgone IV and Nicholas Gorgone, Karen Gulley and her husband Ted, Katie Schofield, Robert Schofield III and his wife Mary, Janet Gorgone, Christopher L. Gorgone Jr. and Andrew Gorgone, Max Gorgone and Samuel Gorgone, Emily Gorgone and Abby Gorgone. Great-grandmother of Jonah and Brayden Gorgone, Meghan and Drew Gulley and Madalyn and Will Schofield. Alumnae of Russell Sage College, Class of 1941 Visiting hours were held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington Street, Wellesley on Monday Nov. 8. Graveside services were held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brook St. Wellesley on Tuesday November 9 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Gay's memory to The Miriam Boyd Parlin House (Wayside Hospice), 10 Green Way Wayland, MA 01778. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com.

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Published by The Weston Town Crier from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12, 2010.

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Lee Lee Galvin (Knight)

November 10, 2010

My deepest sympathies to all the Gorgone family. I remember your mom very well; she was just such a lovely woman. You are all in my thoughts and pravyers.

Marlyn, Nastassja, and Olivia Gibson

November 9, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathies.

Cheryl Lewandowski

November 9, 2010

Paula,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You are so fortunate to have a wonderful network of family and friends to help you through this time of healing.
With Love, Cheryl and Ellen

Glenn and Becca Cahaly

November 7, 2010

Our deepest sympathies. May your memories bring you peace.

November 6, 2010

Pat & Paula,
Our sincere condolences to you and yours.
Frank Miglierini & Joe Walker

Mrs. Mary E. Koumjian

November 5, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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