Gomes-of Mansfield formerly of Norton April 8, 2006. John F. Gomes. Beloved husband of the late Cheryl (Pitt) Gomes. Loving son of John M. and Lillian (Baldwin) Gomes of Norton. Dear brother of Katherine A. Rich and her husband David of Mashpee, Alfred D. Gomes and his wife Kristen of Norton and Norton Fire Chief Richard J. Gomes and his wife Theresa of Norton. Also survived by his longtime companion Joyce DiRaimo of Cranston, R.I. as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Norton Memorial Funeral Home 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton on Wednesday April 12th at 9:00 A.M. followed by a mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, South Worcester St., Norton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 5-9 P.M. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pawtucket, R.I. Those wishing may make donations in John’s memory to either The Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation 20 Walnut St. Suite 318 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481www.jdrf.org/baystate or to Aseracare Hospice 40 washington St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. For additional information please visit www.nortonmemorial.com