Keith D. Pauze

Keith D. Pauze, 55, of 969 West Street, Gardner, died suddenly Thursday, August 11, 2011 in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster after being stricken ill at work.
Keith was born in Gardner on February 22, 1956, the son of Henry D. and Ellen M. (LeBlanc) Pauze.
At the time of his death, he was employed by Newark America in Fitchburg as an Assistant Team Leader for the past ten years.
Keith attended Narragansett Regional High School in Templeton, where he met his beautiful wife.
He was a member of Higher Ground Ministries in Gardner.
Keith was an avid fisherman and would spend hours, rain or shine, on the water. He didn't always catch the "big one", but managed to always catch a fish or two. Keith also enjoyed gardening. He loved spending time with his family, which was the most important aspect of his life. He will be forever loved and missed dearly by his family and friends.
Keith leaves his wife of 35 years, Jody L. (Brewer) Pauze of Gardner; two daughters, Melissa S. Fournier and her husband Scott of Templeton and Danielle M. Gaboury and her husband Matthew of Gardner; his mother, Ellen M. (LeBlanc) Pauze of Londonderry, NH; five grandchildren whom he cherished more than anything in this world, Kassi L. Fournier, Makayla R. Fournier, Gavin D. Gaboury, Cameron J. Gaboury and Jacob M. Gaboury; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Henry D. Pauze who died in 2000, and by two sisters, Deborah A. Pratt and Doreen J. James.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner.
Calling hours in the funeral home will be Wednesday, August 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made for the benefit of his grandchildren, payable to Jody Pauze, Danielle Gaboury and Melissa Fournier, c/o Bank of America, 29 Parker Street, Gardner, MA 01440.

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