John T."Jack" Lesperance

John T. "Jack" Lesperance, 77, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 10, 2016 while vacationing in Costa Rica.
Born in Gardner on August 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Freeman and Elizabeth (Bedard) Lesperance.
A lifelong resident of Gardner, Jack graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. He received his Associates Degree in Business from Mount Wachusett Community College of Gardner and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 2002 from Fitchburg State University of Fitchburg.
Prior to retiring in 2000, Jack was employed in the Inside Sales Department and Credit Office of S. Bent and Brothers, Inc. of Gardner for many years. He was previously employed by Temple Stuart Furniture Company and Simplex Time Recorder.
He was a member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Gardner.
Jack enjoyed biking, traveling, reading and doing yard work. He was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He loved spending time on Martha's Vineyard where he worked for the Island Queen Ferry and Information Desk in Oak Bluff. Jack loved people and was a true humanitarian. He was a volunteer of the Gardner Museum of Gardner, and also served as its' Trustee. He was a volunteer at the Information Desk of Heywood Hospital of Gardner, and he was a member of the Lions Club of Gardner. He was also a volunteer for the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association as a tour guide and usher for various programs. Jack cherished spending time with his family.
He leaves his wife of 51 years, Roberta A. (Matthews) Lesperance of Gardner; one son, Gregg A. Lesperance and his wife Fabiana of Hubbardston; one daughter, Jennifer L. Lesperance and her husband Keith Fisher of E. Hampton; three brothers, Gerald Lesperance and his wife Jeanne of Aiea, Hawaii, Neal Lesperance and his wife Deanie of Paxton, Alan Lesperance and his wife Barbara of Jefferson, GA; four grandchildren, Jackson and Amelie Fisher and Gabriella and Anthony Lesperance; nieces and nephews, Jeff Carney, Donna Carney, Dawn Comptois and Renee Terranova. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Carney.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Burial will be on Martha's Vineyard at a later date.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to MVCMA (Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association), P.O. Box 1685, Oak Bluff, MA 02557. Please note "Tabernacle Restoration Fund" on the memo line, and reference in memory of John "Jack" Lesperance.

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