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Week of May 5 to May 12, 2022

Obituaries

Gerald J. Gibeau

GERALD J. "GERRY" GIBEAU
(Age 77)

Gerald "Gerry" J. Gibeau, 77, of Schenectady, NY passed peacefully at home with his wife by his side after enduring a short illness.

Gerry was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Mildred (Williams) Ungleich and Osias Leonard Gibeau. He was a past resident of New Hampshire, Fort Plain, NY for 19 years prior to moving to Schenectady, NY 3 years ago. Gerry was a United States Veteran having served in the Army 101st Airbourne from 1962 to 1965. He was a graduate of Earlville High School and later had graduated from college with bachelor's degree in accounting. Gerry was a retired Auditor with the Department of Transportation/Office of Inspector General, Cambridge, MA. He was an avid deer hunter and a 50 year Disabled American Veteran member.

Gerry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 26 years: Margaret "Peggie" Gibeau of Schenectady, NY; his children: Michael (Therese) Gibeau of Loudonville, NY; Rene (Jeffrey) Willey of Sharon Springs, NY, Audra Gibeau-Passonno of Delanson, NY; his step-children: Jaclyn Crowley of Nashua, NH and John Carroll Jr., of Winchendon, MA; 10 grandchildren: Andrew (Alexandria) Willey, Keith Willey, Patrick (Brenda) Willey, Nicholas Passonno, Justin Gibeau, Victoria Passonno, Jason Gibeau, Andrew Crowley, Gabriel Carroll, Emily Rose Crowley and great grandchildren: Aubree and Austin Willey, his sister Brenda and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Gerry was pre-deceased by his brother Philip Gibeau.

Calling Hours will be held 10 AM to 12:00 PM Monday, May 2nd at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. A Graveside Service and Burial will follow Monday 1230 PM at Jacksonville Cemetery, Lysander, NY with Military Honors given by the NYS Honor Guard.

Hulda Fitzgerald

HULDA (TILL) FITZGERALD
June 17, 1926 ~ April 28, 2022 (Age 95)

WINCHENDON - Hulda (Till) Fitzgerald, 95, of Rindge, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022 in Jaffrey Rehabilitation Center, Jaffrey, NH.

She was born in Winchendon on June 27, 1926, daughter of the late Axel Sigfrid and Sanni (Farmi) Till and was a resident of Winchendon for her entire life. Hulda was a graduate of Murdock High School. She had worked as a telephone operator at the former New England Telephone Co. She had worked at the Beef Shop and later ran the bakery at the former IGA in Winchendon.

Hulda was an avid golfer and enjoyed walking, cross country skiing and playing cards with her family and friends. She had summered in Maine for 30 years.

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and had sung for many years in its choir. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends.

The wife of the late John Fitzgerald, she leaves two children, William E. Fitzgerald and his wife Patricia of Wells, Maine and Karen Gauthier and husband Gordon of Rindge, NH; six grandchildren, Heather Magic of Denver, CO, Trevor Gauthier and wife Maura of Denver, Samantha Fitzgerald of Quincy, Michelle Frick and husband of Garner, NC, Shea Fitzgerald of Durham, NC and John Fitzgerald and wife Maddy of Boone, NC and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Fitzgerald and her brothers and sisters, Leonard Till, Robert Till, Sally Bateman, Alli McGee and Elsie Betourney.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon.

Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Renovation Fund, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

To leave a condolence, please visit www.stone-ladeau.com

Kevin J. Mack, Douglas M. Stone and Walter C. Taylor, directors.

Kevin Roland LeBlanc

KEVIN ROLAND LEBLANC
May 24, 1957 ~ April 28, 2022 (Age 64)

Kevin Roland LeBlanc, 64, of Framingham, formerly of Baldwinville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Kevin was born in Fitchburg on May 24, 1957, son of the late Vital Domenic and Marie Anne (Boucher) LeBlanc. He was a 1975 graduate of Montachusett Regional Technical High School where he studied carpentry. Kevin came to be known as the "MacGyver" of the family, as there was nothing he couldn't fix. He was a dedicated employee for the Coca-Cola Company of Lowell for over 41 years. Kevin was a devoted family man and father, and spent most of his life creating a loving and memory filled home for his children. There was nothing he wouldn't do for those he loved. Kevin enjoyed golfing along with weekend drives in his Corvette to check out a local brewery/restaurant or to visit a car show. He was a New England sports enthusiast with a natural green thumb and a passion for presenting a beautiful home to host many memorable events for his family and friends. Over the years, Kevin spent many nights with his friends country dancing, playing games and laughing. He was not only a proud father and grandfather, but also an expert painter, professional mover, emergency car mechanic, advice giver and all-around great person. Kevin's most treasured and greatest pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. He will be missed for his infectious laugh, his over-the-top tickles, his silliness, ability to make anyone laugh, and his generosity and selflessness.

He leaves two daughters, Amber Gikis and her husband Joseph of New Fairfield, CT and Heidi Orszulak and her husband Thomas II of Belchertown; three grandsons, Hudson, Lincoln and Griffin Gikis; his partner Lynn Sullivan of Framingham and her children, Jason Sullivan and his wife Ayla of Upton, Brianna Sullivan of Brookline and Lynn's grandchildren, Kellan and Sienna; six brothers and sisters, Joseph LeBlanc and his wife Dorothy of Leominster, Nancy Koskinen of Lunenburg, Joan Richard of Fitchburg, Janet Berestecky and her husband Paul of Louisville, KY, Gary LeBlanc and his wife Barbara of Ludlow and Cindy Ann Foster and Jeffrey of Fitchburg. He also leaves behind his former spouse, Debra LeBlanc of Winchendon, her sister Linda St. Laurent and Roger of Winchendon and their children Crystal McMilleon and her son Evan of Winchendon and Kimberly St. Laurent of Fitchburg. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and grand dogs.

Kevin's funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 12 Noon in the Pieta at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 486 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440.

If you wish to make a memorial contribution, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association, at www.heart.org.

The Mack Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with Kevin's funeral arrangements.

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor and Douglas M. Stone, funeral directors