Last night at midnight I received the call from my dad that my Pawpaw, MD Gaston passed away. He had been struggling from Alzheimers for the past several years. I will be traveling to Texas after this weekend to hold a funeral for him and my family. Please pray that the message of Jesus will be clear. He was 88 years old and lived in entire life in Dallas, Texas.
Obituary:
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M.D. Gaston (88), a retired Postal Superintendent, passed away on June 16, 2009.
He was born in Granbury, Texas and moved to Oak Cliff as a child. He graduated from
He was a career U. S. postal worker for 35 years and worked as a letter carrier, foreman and a station superintendent in Dallas. He was a local and national officer of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Association of Postal Supervisors in Dallas and
He was preceded in death by Louise Musick Gaston, his wife of 62 years. He is survived by son and daughter in law, Mike and Susan Gaston, son Larry Gaston of Fort Worth, their families including seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, sister in law, Ruby Glover of Friendswood and brother-in-law, Melvin Smith of Magnolia.
His family thanks his compassionate caregivers at Tanglewood Oaks Retirement Center and Dr. Quang Le.
Chapel services and interment will be conducted at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas at 2 pm on Monday June 22, 2009.
Todd I am so sorry for your loss. Grandparents are so important in our lives and it is sad when they leave us. You and your family are in our prayers.
Todd, Pam, and girls – We are sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers especially as you celebrate his life on June 22.
Todd,
So saddened to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult battle. I work with dementia/alzheimer’s residents in social work just an exit north of Laurelland in a long-term care facility in Oakcliff. Praying for peace, traveling mercies, and for God’s love to be known as you celebrate your Pawpaw’s life.
Todd I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Todd, Pam and family,
May God be with you and your family at this time. We celebrate our loved ones going on to be with God, yet we have an emptiness in our lives for the times we were privilaged to share with them. May your memories bring you joy and smiles and may God’s grace be with you and yours at this time. God Bless each of you.
Keeping you and your family in our prayers. We lit a candle at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher thanks to http://holylandprayer.net. God bless.