Obituary of Arthur B. Gomes

Arthur B. Gomes, 87, of Dudley died Sunday, March 29, 2026 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family . Arthur was born January 26, 1939 in Webster, MA. He is the son of the late John B and Yvonne (Brunette) Gomes. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Barbara (Pikul) Gomes , daughter: Brenda Gomes and her husband Thomas Lauria of Sturbridge, and son: Gary Gomes and his wife Jennifer Gomes of Dudley . His sisters: Theresa Evans and Janet Peckham both of Thompson, CT,; Grampy to 4 grandchildren; Erica; Jonathan; Colleen; and Mariah . Great Grampy to 5 great grandchildren. Arthur Moved from Thompson in 1961 and settled in Dudley with his wife Barbara as they ran St. Georges Flowers and Gifts on West Main St. for 30 years retiring in 1998. Arthur was a people person and his staff of flower girls loved him dearly Art loved his Nascar he traveled to Dover , Talladega, Loudon and Albany . He was a Jack of all trades.In his retirement he took up golf and enjoyed planning trips to Myrtle Beach with his golfing buddies Spinny and Bobby He was a communicant of St. Louis Church and a Life time Member of the Elks Lodge 2118 in Auburn. Predeceased by his brother, Albert Gomes and sisters Tina Larose, and Delores Lavigne. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1 PM on Wednesday, April 1 at St. Louis Church, 14 Lake St., Webster Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden Of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are Wednesday Morning from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at Bartel Funeral Home 33 Schofield ave.Dudley. The family would like to thank the visiting nurse Tarah and aides Betty and Pam at Care One Nursing and Hospice, and also his special care helpers Pat,Sue and Kelly memorials for Arthur may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or a charity of ones choice. www.bartelfuneralhome.com