Cheryl Ann Connors

Cheryl Ann Connors, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home in Gardner, after an unexpected illness.

Born in Fitchburg on December 31, 1964, she was the daughter of Patricia St. John and John L. Connors. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of 1982. After high school, she became a cook working in various restaurants to support her family.

Cheryl lived life to the fullest. She loved her beach trips with her friends, was an avid reader, loved to ride on her motorcycle, and even after retiring, loved to cook for her grandchildren, who she spent as much time with as she could.

Cheryl is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer, and Melissa Dustin of Athol; her five grandchildren, Brennan Chandler, Skylah Krauss, Jesse Krauss, Camdyn Chandler, and Myah Dustin; her niece, Jessica Connors; and her life partner Mel Shepard of Gardner.

Graveside Services at St Joseph Cemetery, 474 Clarendon St, Fitchburg, MA, will be announced and held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1120 Framingham MA, 01701. Please reference in memory of Cheryl Ann Connors.