Joseph Albert Gaudette

12/16/2007

Joseph Albert Gaudette, 70, of 2454 Oriole Lane, South Daytona, Fla., a native of Pittsfield, died Sunday at the home of his son Robert Gaudette, of 119 Robinson Road. Born on April 24, 1937, son of Lucien and Evelyn Provost Gaudette, he was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School. He served in the Air Force Security Service from March 1, 1957, to Jan. 15, 1963. Mr. Gaudette was employed by General Electric Co. as a computer programmer for 32 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and league bowling and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants. He and his wife, the former Patricia Gonska, were married Feb. 10, 1962. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, Robert J. Gaudette of Hinsdale, Michael J. Gaudette of Pittsfield, Joseph A. Gaudette of South Daytona, Fla., James L. Gaudette of Pittsfield and Scott R. Gaudette of Pittsfield; three daughters, Terri A. Thorne and Cherri J. Cahalan, both of Lee, and Lisa M. Gaudette of Pittsfield; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Joseph Gaudette, who died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, will be Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from DERY FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church celebrated by Monsignor Michael A. Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Gaudette may be made to the Jimmy Fund or to the charity of one's choice, in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Helen Gonska; four daughters-in-law, Kimberly Yarter, Tina Gaudette, Tammy Gaudette, and Stephanie Gaudette; four sons-in-law, Brian Thorne, William Cahalan, Donald Perrault and Michael Aikenburgh; 18 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, James, Kayla, Kimberly, Joshua, Caitlin, Alishia, Ryan, Corey, Nickolas, Austin, Jacob, Tyler, Matthew, Kelsey, Brandon and Jordan; three great-grandchildren, Rhiannon, Aiden and Alexander; and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

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