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2018
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John Gingras Obituary
Charlton - John J. Gingras, 63, of Charlton passed away Saturday, August 11 at home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.
He will be greatly missed and remembered by his wife of 40 years, Katherine (Kelley) Gingras; a daughter, Lynn A. Gingras of Charlton; a son, Sean F. Gingras and his wife, Cassandra of Sturbridge. He was the proud "Grampa" of his two grandchildren, Aidan and Lillian.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late Eugene R. and Margaret E. (Coomey) Gingras. He leaves a sister, Ann Pugliese of Worcester; three brothers, Eugene "Bud" Gingras and his wife, Sharon of Millbury, William Gingras and his wife, Frances of Northbridge and Michael Gingras and his wife, Donna of Worcester; a sister-in-law, Karen Petty of Worcester; two brothers-in-law, James Kelley and his wife, Julianne of Rutland and Barry Kelley of Sterling along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Madelyn Kelley and three brothers-in-law, Robert Kelley, Joseph Petty and William Pugliese.
He attended St. Stephen's High School until its closing and graduated from Holy Name High School and Worcester Technical Institute. John worked for the Mass Highway Department for 30 years retiring in 2015 as the District 3 Materials Engineer, prior to that he worked for the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory at Seabrook Nuclear Station. John enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved spending his summer days in Wells, Maine going to the beach and riding his bike.
Family and friends are invited to honor, remember and celebrate his life on Tuesday, August 14th from 9:00 to 10:30am at the Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. A funeral Mass will follow at 11am in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will be private. The family asks that flowers please be omitted and donations may be made to the New England Center for Children, 33 Turnpike Rd., Southborough, 01772 or to Saint John's Food Pantry, 40 Temple St., Worcester, 01604.
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Rick Hall
August 16, 2018
To Kathy and kids it is a sad day to learn about John just passing we not only lose a good friend but a good man. To Kathy and kids it is a sad day to learn about John passing we not only lose a good friend but a good man . I am very sorry for your loss I will miss him as well . The Hall family.
Mohammed Nabulsi
August 14, 2018
My most heartfelt condolences to family and friends.
Steve T
August 14, 2018
It was my pleasure to get to know John through work. I always admired his quiet confidence and willingness to share a laugh.
Ellen Caporelli
August 13, 2018
Kathy, Lynn, and Sean,
So sorry to hear about John. He was such a nice guy and a wonderful dad to Lynn and Sean. I remember listening to your stories about your family during lunch or before school. Your face always lit up when you talked about John and the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most diffficult time.
Ellen and Jack Caporelli
Marie Brissette
August 13, 2018
Kathy and family, l am so sorry and saddened to hear of John's passing my thoughts and prayers are with all.
August 13, 2018
To the Gingras Family,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
John was such a nice man such a pleasure to deal with, always smiling.
Linda,
MassDOT
Julia Sullivan
August 13, 2018
Michael, so sorry to read about your brother. Please know that you,Donna and your extended family are in my heart and prayer.❤ Julie
August 13, 2018
Gingras Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Wishing you all beautiful memories, peace and healing with time.
Tracey Coppellotti, D-3 Construction
Dean Alexandrou
August 13, 2018
Our Deepest and Sadden Condolences to the loss of a "LEGEND".
May John's memory be ever eternal and forever lasting.
His famous smile was his trademark.
Our Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences.
Dean Alexandrou
D3- MassDOT, Worcester,MA.
John Howland, M.D. and Staff
August 13, 2018
Our condolences to all of John's family.
Sincerely,
Peggy Pisini
August 13, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss
August 13, 2018
Kathy&family,
We are so sorry to learn of John's passing. May the happy memories of John give you comfort in the days ahead.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Franchi family
Charlton
Beth Melican
August 11, 2018
My thoughts are with you . I'm so very sorry!
Tim Keefe
August 12, 2018
My condolences, knew John very well from many years ago. Rest in Peace.
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