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John Mongeau Obituary
Hardwick - John L. Mongeau, 85, of Gilbertville, died Feb. 7, 2017 at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home with his daughters by his side.
Born in North Brookfield in 1931 to Wilfred and Lucienne (Flamand) Mongeau, he grew up in Ware. He attended Mt. Carmel School and served as an altar boy at Mt. Carmel Church. He attended Ware High School, leaving early to help support his family.
In 1952, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years at Fort Pickett in Virginia as a First Aid attendant during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 and served four years in the Army Reserves.
He was employed by Brookfield Athletic Shoe, Phillips' Package Store, Ludlow Papers, The House of Liquors and later at Monson Developmental Center, retiring at age 63. He helped his wife run a home daycare.
John was the oldest member of the American Legion in Gilbertville, a member of the Ware Knights of Columbus, Ware Lions Club and was a past president the Holy Name Society. He had belonged to the Ware Rotary Club and the Ware Mens' Club. He once served on Hardwick Planning Board. He was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church in Gilbertville.
John loved all Boston sports teams, Fenway Park and traveling to Aruba. He loved animals especially his two cats, Howard and Winston, who predeceased him. After moving to the Soldiers' Home, he became a popular karaoke singer, enjoyed playing bingo and pet visits.
John leaves his wife of 60 years, Theresa (Ostiguy), and daughters Kim and Jill. He was predeceased by his siblings Marguerite Wdowiak and Maurice Mongeau and leaves his sister Theresa Blair, nieces, nephews and five Godchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church St., Gilbertville. There are no calling hours, and everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Charbonneau Funeral Home in Ware has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ware Junior-Senior High School Band "Adopt an Instrument Campaign," 237 West St., Ware, MA 01082 (checks should be made out to Town of Ware), or to People for Animals League, 6 Kingsbury Road, Spencer, MA 01562 where John adopted his cat Winston.
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Cara (Moosh) Wilczynski (Zipski)
February 27, 2017
I will always love you, Johnny Appleseed.
Marilyn (LaFleur) Shorrock
February 21, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Mongeau family.
David Squires
February 19, 2017
Kim and family,
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of your father.
Marie Cormier
February 16, 2017
Dear Kim and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. No matter at what age a loved one is when they we lose them it is still a most sad and very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Marie[Ostiguy] Cormier and Family.
Jim and Linda Ostiguy and Family.
Darell Renaud
February 16, 2017
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. My condolences to his family.
Keeling Warburton
February 14, 2017
Always enjoyed visiting you both on my visits to Gilbertville - will miss John"s upbeat outlook on life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters. Your Hardwick HS classmate!
Bryan Dean
February 14, 2017
Ms. Mongeau my heart and thoughts are here for you we love you and are sorry for you and your family if you ever need anything we are here for you call anytime. I love you and miss you miss M ~your trombone player~
Reed Hillman
February 13, 2017
A wonderful human being who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. R.I.P, John, and sincerest condolences to Theresa, Kim, and Jill.
Glenn Ickler
February 13, 2017
Dear Kim, I'm very sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I remember him as an outgoing friendly man who always had time to chat. My thoughts are with you and your family as you deal with this loss.
Theresa Zaganiacz
February 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Wonderful memories will sustain you in the days ahead.....God bless you all.
-Theresa
Evelyn LaBelle
February 12, 2017
Condolences to the Mongeau Family on the
loss of a Smiling Spirited Gentleman. Always
a kind word to everyone he met.Prayers and
thoughts are with you at this time.
Diane Wernick
February 12, 2017
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I've been thinking about you all. May he Rest In Peace knowing that he was loved by many.
Mary Ann Swistak
February 12, 2017
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you. I have many fond memories of John. Please know that I am thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.
-Mary Ann
Frederick Smock
February 12, 2017
Kim, sorry to hear about your father. I know you were very proud of him. May he rest in peace. Fred Smock
A Grateful American
February 12, 2017
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
In deepest sympathy.
Kim Mongeau
February 12, 2017
Kim Mongeau
February 12, 2017
Kim Mongeau
February 12, 2017
Rosalie McCollum
February 11, 2017
Teresa, Jill and Kim, I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. He has struggled a long time and is now at peace. I remember him coming to Jill's concerts and playing "Santa". He was so proud of his daughters. I enjoyed the bus trip to Fenway with him. He certainly loved his Red Sox team. Teresa, your devotion to John was incredible. He was so fortunate to have you ladies in his life and at the very end. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with u at this difficult time.
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