Michael Gould Obituary
Winchendon-Michael J. Gould, 66, died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center after an illness.
He leaves his two sons, Joshua Gould of Gardner, Justin Gould of Westminster, and one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Gould of Fredericksburg, VA, five grandchildren, Elliot, Camden, Brandon Jr., Brody and Rory; One great-granddaughter, Kate; three brothers and three sisters, Skipper Gould, Sheila Marino, Donna Gould, Scotty Gould, and Todd Gould, his former wife, Wendy Gould of Athol, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a son, Brandon Gould Sr. who died in 2004, and a sister Pamela Smith, who died in 2007.
He was born in Fitchburg on July 24, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Waltz) Gould. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in Westminster. He owned and operated M J Gould & Sons, He was a Master Mechanic.
He enjoyed music, animals, and reading the Gardner News. He loved to write, and his family was everything. He was an avid Three Stooges fan, he loved to watch them every New Year's Eve. He loved to spend time with his family, eating, and have fun. He collected cars, machinery, and tools.
Michael’s calling hours will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
His funeral will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. followed by his burial at Riverside Cemetery, Glennallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.
To leave an online condolence please go to, www.stone-ladeau.com
Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Melissa A. McQuaid, funeral directors.
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