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Gerald Brunelle Obituary

Gerald M. "Jerry" Brunelle, 79, of Lesley Avenue, died Tuesday, February 27th in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 56 years, Barbara M. (Houle) Brunelle; a sister, Claire T. Regonini of Worcester, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers George, Paul I, Robert, Paul II and Leo Brunelle, and his sister, Rita M. Kane. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Armand J. and Aurea (Cloutier) Brunelle and had lived in Auburn for many years. He attended Worcester schools, and prior to graduation, Jerry enlisted in the US Marine Corps to serve during World War II.

Prior to his retirement in 1990, Mr. Brunelle worked as a conductor for Amtrak. He previously worked for the former Boston & Maine Railroad as well as several Worcester manufacturing companies.

He was a member of Saint Joseph's Parish, Auburn. He loved tending to his gardening and outdoor space. He was also and avid woodworker.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, March 2nd from 4-7 PM in Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. His funeral will be held on Saturday from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. Burial with military honors will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. Flowers may be sent or donations made to a charity of the donor's choice.

For directions or to visit Jerry's personal on-line memorial and guest book, please visit

www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

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

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Mar. 1, 2007.

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Dave and Mike

March 4, 2007

Uncle Jerry will be truly missed. I remember his many kindnesses to me, particularly when I worked at Harvard and I would take the train from Kendall Green to Porter Sq. He'd take time out of his job to talk to me. He is forever alive in my heart.
--Dave

Jim and Pat Hurton

March 2, 2007

Barbara:

Pat and I wish to express our sincere condolences. We are very sorry we cannot attend Jerry's calling hours or funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat and Jim Hurton

Virginia Brunelle

March 2, 2007

Love you Uncle Jerry.

The Staff of Britton-Wallace Funeral Home

March 1, 2007

On behalf of our staff, please accept this gesture as an expression of our heartfelt compassion and deepest sympathy.

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