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Michael Dobson
Michael Dobson, 63, artist and landscape architect and former resident of Greenwich, died of a brain tumor on June 1, 2010 at his home in Kennebunkport, Maine. Dobson was born in Rockville Center, N.Y. and grew up in Greenwich.
After graduating from Brunswick School in 1964, he attended Princeton University, where he majored in classics and philosophy. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in landscape architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied with renowned landscape architect Ian McHarg.
Dobson worked mostly in Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine. With the help of his wife Laurie Goodrich Dobson, he designed landscapes and buildings informed by a deep sense of place, a love and feel for materials and light, and a commitment to the ideals of classical design, his family said. "Creating landscapes, " Dobson said, "is working in four dimensions: the usual three, plus the dimension of time."
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Dobson; and five children: David Wilson and Adam Wilson of Tryon, N.C., Jesse Cutler and Lily Cutler of Seattle, Wash., and Emma Cutler of Kennebunkport, Maine, who cared for Dobson with her mother and was with him when he died. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Dobson of Philadelphia, Pa., a sister, Parrish Dobson of Belmont, Mass., a niece, Miranda Pool, and a nephew, Christopher Dobson.
A memorial service will be held at Dingletown Community Church in Greenwich on July 11 at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment of his ashes in the church's Memorial Garden -- a garden designed and built by Dobson himself in memory of his father and mother.
James P. Donahue
James P. Donahue, 79, of Larchmont, N.Y. and formerly of Greenwich, passed away June 13, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pa. following injuries he sustained in an automobile accident three weeks earlier.
Donahue was born Oct. 27, 1930, the youngest of three children, to Anne Cullinan and James T. Donahue.
He was born and raised in the Bronx and Manhattan and spent summers at his family's home in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. A graduate of The Fordham Preparatory School and New York University, he spent more than 25 years as a sales executive at Pendleton Woolen Mills, where he met his wife Catherine.
Those who knew him best remember his passion for the stock market, Irish wit and the twinkling charm in his eyes. Above all, it was his devotion to his wife, family, friends and his faith in God for which he was most admired, his family said.
He is survived by his three children: Catherine Donahue Fugazy and her husband Roy of Larchmont; James P. Donahue, Jr. and his wife Melissa, also of Larchmont; and Patricia Donahue Eagan and her husband Bret of Rye, N.Y.; and five grandchildren: Catherine, Rory and Scarlett Fugazy and Anna and James P. Donahue III "JP." Also surviving Donahue are his two sisters, Eileen Jones of West Palm Beach, FL and Marylin Garvey of Downington, Pa. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held today at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 469 North Street, in Greenwich at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.
Clifford C. Frost
Clifford C. Frost, 83, Old Greenwich native, former owner of the Old Greenwich Children's Shop, longtime member of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. and the RTM, died peacefully on June 14, 2010 after a struggle with cancer and pneumonia.
Frost was born on Nov. 25, 1926, and spent his entire life in Old Greenwich. He was an Old Greenwich native who could trace his roots back to the 1700s through the Ford family. He was the son of George Arnold Frost and Gladys Clifford; grandson of Harry Carrington Frost, architect of the Old Greenwich Elementary School and Lucy Ford.
Frost, who was known by his friends as "Frosty, " graduated from Greenwich High School in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1945 - 1947 as a B-29 flight engineer.
After an honorable discharge, he attended the University of Bridgeport, and in 1950 opened the Old Greenwich Children's Shop, a children's clothing store that served the community until 1984.
Frost was the president of the Old Greenwich Business Association as well as the president of the Old Greenwich Lions Club. He was also a licensed real estate broker from 1969 - 2001. From 1994 to 2000, he worked for the Town of Greenwich at the Board of Tax Review.
Frost was an active member of the Republican Town Committee, and served as District 6 Chairman. He was also a longtime member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) from 1957 - 1989, and received many awards and citations for his community service. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1960 and served in that capacity for 30 years.
He was an avid yachtsman and a member of the Old Greenwich Yacht Club and Rocky Point Club and was once the oldest person in the State of Connecticut to hold a personal jet ski license at the age of 75. He was often seen pulling up to the dock at Rocky Point and giving jet ski rides to the children.
Frost became a member of the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department in 1949 and would go on to serve as president and assistant fire chief. He remained an active member of the department until his death.
In 1979, he oversaw the re-acquisition and complete restoration of one of SBVFDs original fire engines, a 1931 Seagrave Pumper. This fire engine is his legacy and celebrates his 61 years of dedication to the department. He waved proudly from the truck two weeks ago during the Memorial Day Parade along Sound Beach Ave. in Old Greenwich.
The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department will honor him by taking him on his final ride on his antique fire truck as it carries him from the fire house to his funeral service, which will be held tomorrow at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich at 4 p.m. Calling hours will be held today at Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, from 4 - 8 p.m.
Frost is survived by his three daughters: Luellen Hertel of Taos, N.M., Victoria Maloney Bastis of Stamford, and Anne Robinson of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren: David, Daniel and Brooke Maloney; Erika, Stefan and Ryan Hertel; and Scott and Carrie Robinson; his brother George "Jack" Frost of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Prudence Prothero and Daniel Milton, Jr. of Sarasota, Fla. He also leaves behind his companion of 22 years, Jean Lamb of Wayland, Ma.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department (SBVFD), Inc. in Frost's memory. Checks should be made out to "SBVFD, Inc." and sent to 207 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 in care of District Chief Paul W. Chiapetta & Stanley Thal.
Donald Richard Gourd
Donald Richard Gourd, 80, Korean War veteran and former Cos Cob resident of Matthews, N.C., passed away on June 11, 2010 at Harris Hospice in Charlotte.
He was born in New Haven on April 30, 1930 to Edward and Mary Gourd. He graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in pharmacology.
Gourd served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and at the time of his discharge, held the rank of staff sergeant.
Prior to moving to Matthews, Gourd was a resident in the Greenwich-Cos Cob area for many years. He had been employed by the former White's Drug Store in Cos Cob as a pharmacist, served as a fire fighter and emergency medical technician for Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Dept. and had been an active member of the Diamond Hill United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Shank Gourd; and five stepchildren: Ralph and Wayne Hughes, Dawn Dove, Virginia Anstead and Lianne Sasson; his brother, Raymond Gourd and his sister, Corinne Bunch. He is also survived by nine step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Muriel Sasson and a stepdaughter, Gayle Overstreet.
A service to celebrate his life took place on June 15 at Matthews Presbyterian Church in Matthews.
The family has requested that memorials in memory of Gourd be made to Habitat for Humanity-Matthews, P.O. Box 2008, Matthews, NC 28106, or to Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, 521 W. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, CT 06807. diamondhillumc@gmail.com Online Condolences may be sent to carolinafuneral.com. Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.
John Gaydosh
John Gaydosh, 93, former horticulturalist at the Round Hill Club, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2010.
A lifelong resident of Yonkers, Gaydosh attended Roosevelt High School and studied at Parsons School of Design. After working in the beverage industry for more than 35 years, he went on to pursue his passion for growing flowers and plants, as a horticulturist at local country clubs including The Round Hill Club in Greenwich.
He is survived by his wife of more than 72 years, Elinor; his three children: William of Park Ridge, N.J.; Linda Gonzalez of Monroe Township, N.J.; and Judy Young of Chappaqua, N.Y. He is also survived a sister, Florence McCluskey of Peekskill, N.Y., seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A gathering of friends and family will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at noon in the Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave. Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
Memorial contributions can be made to Jansen Hospice 69 Main St. Tuckahoe, New York 10707, appreciated.
Eugene Joseph Gormley, DDS
Eugene Joseph Gormley, 93, World War II veteran, dentist and Greenwich resident of 16 years, died on June 14, 2010. He was born on June 9, 1917 in New York City to Bridget and James Gormley.
Gormley graduated from All Hallows High School, Manhattan College, and Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery before serving as a U.S. Navy dentist in World War II at the Sampson Naval Training Base and on the U.S. General Brooke Naval Transport Ship. After retiring as a Lt. Commander, he practiced dentistry for 50 years in New Rochelle.
Gormley was a member of the American Dental Society, Knights of Columbus and the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich. He was also a volunteer at Greenwich Hospital and member of Westchester Country Club.
He was married
to his wife, Mary Niewenhous, for 61 years. He is also survived by his children: Mary Warren; Fr. Eugene Gormley, LC; Anne Daly and her husband Steven; Fr. Stephen Gormley, LC; Greg Gormley and his wife Lynda, Kate Gutekunst and her husband Gary, Philip (Nuria) Gormley and his wife Nuria, Lorraine Lunapiena; his son-in-law, William Collier; and 16 grandchildren.
Gormley was predeceased by daughter, Claire Collier, and his seven siblings: Daniel, James, Vincent, Marie, Kathleen, Ann, and Dorothy.
A Mass was held on June 17 at St. Mary Church in Greenwich. Burial followed at Gate of Heaven cemetery in Hawthorne, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS/CT, In Memory of Claire Gormley Collier, 4 Oxford Rd., Unit D4, Milford, CT 06460 or to the ALS Therapy Dev. Institute 215 First St., 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142.
