Gary D. Eldridge, 67 of 100 Sand Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, April 6th in his residence, following a long illness.
Born in Passadumkeag, Maine on March 6, 1941, he was the son of Phillip and Truth (Severance) Eldridge.
Gary was a woodworker for many years, retiring at age 62.
He was a graduate of Old Town High School in Maine. He attended Fort Kent University of Maine for two years.
Gary was a United States Army Veteran, serving from 1959 - 1962.
He enjoyed basketball, baseball and watching the Sports Channel on television.
He leaves two sons, Rory K. Eldridge of TN, and Todd M. Eldridge and his wife Jan of Cayman Islands; two daughters, Lisa M. Drew and her husband Keith of Gardner, and Deidre A. Rybka and her husband Jason of Lunenburg; one brother, Churchill Eldridge of CA; one granddaughter, Emma J. Rybka; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10th at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend Francis Roberge will officiate. Burial will be in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.
A calling hour in the funeral home will be Thursday, April 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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Service Details
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 11:00am, Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner
Interment Details
MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, MA