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Gary Lovett Obituary

Gary W. Lovett

Greenfield, MA - Gary W. Lovett, 68, of Shelburne Road died Sunday 12/11/22 at home. He was born in Ludlow, MA on October 21, 1954, the son of Howard and Shirley (Hawley) Lovett. Gary attended local Greenfield schools and was a graduate of Greenfield High School Class of 1974. He continued his education, earning an associate degree from Greenfield Community College.

Gary began a life-long construction career in Colorado. He worked for local companies and was superintendent for many years until his retirement from Warner Brothers of Sunderland last year. Gary was a skilled carpenter who helped family and friends with projects. Most recently he found joy in his work helping at the new Shelburne Falls Pub and Brew at the Sweetheart.

Gary had a comfortable, easy way with people and had many friends. He enjoyed travel with Lance, chats with Wendy and passionate (sometimes political) conversation with anyone up for it. He enjoyed the kids' sports games and recitals – he rarely missed one – and his presence and support will be missed.

Among his survivors, Gary leaves two sons, Timothy Lovett and his wife Sarah Marshall of Greenfield and Matthew Lovett and his wife Heidi of Colrain; three grandchildren, Lauryn & Alexis Lovett, and baby boy Lovett, who is on his way; four siblings, Joyce Morin and her husband Ken of Turners Falls, Steve Lovett of Greenfield, Brenda Dedinas and her husband Al of Greenfield and Terry Lovett and his wife Deanna of Northfield; and many nephews and nieces. Gary also leaves Aubrie and Matt LaFleur and their children Preston and Bella, who were family to him.

Besides his parents, Gary was predeceased by a brother, Richard Lovett and a sister-in-law, Norma Lovett.

Funeral services will be held Friday 12/16 at 11 AM at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield. Burial will follow at Green River Cemetery in Greenfield.

Calling hours will be held Friday morning from 9 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Recorder on Dec. 14, 2022.

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Alexis Lovett

December 30, 2022

I love you so much Grandpa, you will be very missed. Love Alexis

Ann McBride

December 16, 2022

Joyce , Steve ,Terry and Brenda , We are so very sorry to hear about Gary .Rodney was working with him a few months back at the Sweetheart and had some nice visits . A lot of memories growing up next door to your family and I hope the memories of Gary will carry you through these difficult days ahead .

Warner Bros Crew

December 16, 2022

We'll all miss Gary. It saddens us all that he left us too soon. A donation was made in his memory to St. Judes Childrens hospital . The Warner Bros crew of Bob Brown, Jim Swope, Zach LeClair and Nate Livingston.

Jennifer Roberts

December 15, 2022

Jennifer Roberts

December 15, 2022

Jennifer Roberts

December 15, 2022

Gary was a great foreman to work with, I was lucky enough to spend two seasons with him on projects at Umass. My condolences to his family Gary will be missed.
-Jenni Roberts
R.H. Roberts Excavating

Greg

December 15, 2022

You will be missed.

Greg and Nancy Oles

Steve

December 14, 2022

Couldn't have asked for a better boss to have worked for. Nicest guy I have met to this day in the construction industry

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The Vigneault's

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Brian

December 14, 2022

One of the more decent school friend one could have. Saw him a few years ago when I visited greenfield. Certainly be missed Brian T Farrell and family feeding hills ma

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Gianni Calabrese

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220 Federal St., Greenfield, MA 01301

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220 Federal St., Greenfield, MA 01301

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