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Gerald Remillard Obituary
Gerald W. "Jerry" Remillard, age 80, a longtime resident of Tyngsboro, passed away at Lowell General Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Madeline Lucille (Paquin) Cavanaugh with whom he enjoyed 18 years of marriage.
He was born in Cambridge on May 14, 1941 and was the son of the late Roland and Pauline (Lacoy) Remillard.
Jerry worked for Raytheon as a Mechanical Engineer for 42 years. He was a longtime national member of the Elks. He loved to travel and had fond memories of cruises to Alaska and Europe. He was happiest going out to dinner and in the company of his family, whom he cherished.
In addition to his loving wife, Jerry is survived by his children, Lisa Brunelle and her fiancé Steve Gagnon of Nashua, NH, William Remillard and his wife Christine of Nashua, NH, Laura Remillard of Westford MA, Linda Theriault and her husband Steve of Lowell MA, his son-in-law, David Robinson of Mont Vernon, NH his stepchildren, Cindi Page and her husband Dennis of Tyngsboro, MA, Doreen Gallant and her husband Barry of Tyngsboro, MA, and William Cavanaugh and his wife Kerry of Tyngsboro MA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sisters, Gloria Zachaninni and her husband Dan of Marlboro, and Janice Gifford and her partner Bruce Bemis of Lowell; as well as several nieces, nephews, and special friends.
He was welcomed into heaven by his late wife, Shirley Remillard, his daughter, Pauline Robinson, his brother Richard Remillard.
There will be no public calling hours and the graveside service will be private. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Jerry's life will take place at a later date. For those who otherwise would have gotten dressed up to come pay their respects, please go out in the company of friends and family and have a toast in his honor. Jerry did ask that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Funeral Directors Paul A. Hardy, Jr. & Jennifer Hardy. For online guestbook, visit DRACUTFUNERALHOME.COM and find us on Facebook.
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Sam Miceli
January 28, 2023
On Gerald's first anniversary he is remembered. Gerald and I share the same birth day except for a 9 year difference in age.
Test in peace
Sam Miceli
Sam and Donna Miceli
February 12, 2022
We offer our sympathies and prayers for Gerald and his family. Gerald was a Cousin and was a smart and courteous person. Although he was 9 years older than me, It was a pleasure to talk with him and visit him at his Mom and Dads home in Billerica.
May he rest in peace,
Sam Miceli
DT
February 3, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16, 17.
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