Gerald Bunker Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Gerald Bunker
Start: 2016-05-11T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-05-11T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

Gerald W. Bunker, 70, of Ashland passed away Thursday April 28th surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Donald and Grace (Lord) Bunker. Jerry was a firefighter in the Town of Ashland for many years retiring in 1991. In addition, he worked as a building contractor and owned and operated Bunker Excavation Co. in Ashland for many years. He had a passion for old Farmall Tractors having restored several and served as the President of the International Harvester Collectors Club New England Chapter 18. Jerry served his country honorably with the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War receiving two Bronze Stars. He is survived by two daughters; Lori Keenan and her husband Bill of Corona, CA; and Cindi Grover and her husband Mark of Ashland; former wife Peggy Bunker of Ashland, six grandchildren; Matthew, Taylor, and Michael Keenan; and Nickolas, Brandon, and Brianna Grover; and one sister, Marilyn Bunker of Chelsea, VT. A funeral service will be held Thursday May 12th at 10:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Wednesday May 11th from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jerrys name to the International Harvester Collectors Club (checks payable to Chapter 18), 68 Marie Ave, Nashua, NH 03063

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2016.

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Jim Iwerks

March 21, 2017

To the Bunker family, so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. RIP man.

Gibby Elaine Gibbs

May 9, 2016

Gibby and Elaine Gibbs are wishing the family our sincere condolences. Love and prayers go out to the family .

Maureen (Choate) Allen

May 7, 2016

Dear Bunker Family ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

May 3, 2016

I only knew Jerry for a short time; however he made a significant impression on me. I know he has found peace. Veterans may pass on, but they never leave us.

May 3, 2016

So sad to hear of Jerry's passing. Our prayers go out to his family. We had so much fun at the Bunker Bash each year, wonderful memories. Peace and love to all the family. Rick & Carol Tillinghast

Jerry and all the grandbabies

May 2, 2016

Barbara Bunker

May 1, 2016

I was very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I remember him from many years ago when I was married to his cousin, Ken Bunker. Ken and I always enjoyed Jerry's company. Ken asked me to pass his condolences to the family, and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Paul Rossi

May 1, 2016

Dear Bunker Family,
I don't know many people who enjoyed life more than Jerry Bunker. He loved his family dearly and just beamed when he spoke of his grandchildren. I'm thankful for the years I shared doing business with him and for our simple talks about life. Jerry can now ride that big tractor in the sky with all those who went before him. God Bless Jerry and God Bless you all. Paul R.

Kathleen Prefontaine

April 30, 2016

Our most sincere condolences to all of you. Jerry was so much fun to be around and gave so much of himself to help others. Dennis and he spent hundreds of hours restoring our Super A tractor and it was done at a time when Dennis really needed a hobby or project. Jerry was patient, mentoring and though they had some "Oops" moments, the tractor looks amazing. He will be sorely missed by all of us. I pray that your fond and loving memories can help you through this very sad time.

April 30, 2016

Jerry, I will miss you buddy, we all know who is in charge up there now. Mike Shepard

April 30, 2016

To my brother Jerry,
It is unbelievable to me, that you are not here on earth to be my Big Brother anymore. I cherish the closeness that we shared since Mom and Dad died. You became my new BFF. We were the luckiest kids in the world. Thank you for two beautiful nieces, and their incredibly awesome families that I will remain forever devoted to. I know your struggle to survive this was great, and you wanted more time with them, but God needed you more, I guess. He needs some good humor up there.. please tell Mom amd Dad that I will be okay.
Love, Your kid sister, Marilyn

Karen Potenza

April 29, 2016

Gerry was one of my dad's best friends and at the end of his life, my dad asked Gerry to watch out for my mom. Gerry did just that and I am forever grateful for the friendship he blessed my family with. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of his family. Karen Potenza

Janyce (Hakansson) Van de Kamp

April 29, 2016

Jerry, you were always the shining light in our class. Never without a smile or a joke. Thank you for all the good times at your house for our class reunions. Rest in Peace now dear friend. You will be solely missed.

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