Theodore P. Chojnowski

Theodore P. Chojnowski, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 3, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on June 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Karolina (Toruth) Chojnowski. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948. He was a Major in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1947 until his retirement in 1976. Theodore worked as a telephone repairman for the phone company for many years before semi-retiring in the early 1990’s. He continued his trade in self-employment into his early 70’s.

Theodore was a member of the Otter River Sportsman Club of Templeton and a former member of the Polish American Citizens Club of Gardner. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. Theordore loved to travel and enjoyed being in the company of others—always striking up a conversation with jokes and stories. His greatest enjoyment came when he was with his family, especially his dog, Sam, treasuring all the time spent together throughout the years.

Theodore is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline M. (Turgeon) Chojnowski of Gardner; two sons, Michael R. Chojnowski and his significant other Diane Mullen of Gardner, and Randy E. Chojnowski of Leominster; two daughters Paula M. Wilson of Phillipston and Lesley A. Beaton of Petersham; four grandchildren, Catrina and Meghan Chojnowski and Carly and Alexander Beaton; a sister, Theresa DiVirgilio of Gardner; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Frank Hodges, Edward Hojnowski, and Leon Chojnowski; and three sisters, Jenny Sunderland, Mary McIntosh and Sally Bouffard.

Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or on their website at (www.stjude.org). Please reference in memory of Theodore P. Chojnowski.