Albert Gonsalves Sr.

Albert Gonsalves Sr. obituary, Ayer, MA

Albert Gonsalves Sr.

Albert Gonsalves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home - Townsend on May 15, 2025.

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Townsend - Albert Gonsalves, Sr., 80, a lifelong resident of Townsend, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in the Lowell General Hospital.
Albert was born in Townsend on September 20, 1944, a son of the late Anthony J. and Gertrude (Young) Gonsalves.
He drove truck throughout his career for Bates Corrugated Corporation in Wilmington and later XPEDX, prior to his retirement.
Albert leaves his son, Albert Gonsalves, Jr. of Lunenburg; five daughters, Lisa Gonsalves of Ayer, Tina Keohane of New Hampshire, Patty Deane of Leominster, Nancy Gonsalves of Shirley, and Barbara Jo Gonsalves of Florida; a brother, Anthony Gonsalves of Springfield; two sisters, Barbara Matthews of Florida and Mary Lou Crowley of Dracut; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces.
A private burial will be held in the Hillside Cemetery in Townsend. The T. J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Townsend is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

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