Albert G. Homon

WINCHENDON – Albert G. Homon, 77, of 360 Maple Street, died peacefully December 23rd in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Winchendon on January 17, 1938, son of the late Joseph J. and Nellie (Stebbins) Homon and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Shortly after high school, Albert was employed by Whitney Division of Ethan Allen as a Class 2 driver.  He attended Amherst University for surveying, drying and grading lumber and was promoted to a supervisor’s position until its closing.

After his employment at Ethan Allen, Albert continued his work ethic, supporting his wife’s business, Pattie’s Jewelry Inc for several years until he became ill.

During his early years of illness, Albert loved spending winters in Florida with his wife, whom he adored, and his friends for years.  He loved spending time with his family at poolside, where he taught all his grandchildren how to swim.  For a decade, Albert took pride in being Santa Claus for relatives and neighborhood children.  With his crisp white gloves, down to his shiny black boots, you could feel the excitement of Santa in the air, which gave the children the most magical experience they would never forget.

Albert was brought up Catholic.  His religious beliefs and deeply devoted prayer gave him the faith, strength and perseverance to endure his condition.  He also had an unconditional love for nature and all of God’s creations.

Albert’s deepest desire was to hold his 1st great grandson Jase.  Thankful for technology via skype allowed him to see his face and smile, which brought him overwhelming joy.  He was a man of a kind soul.

He leaves his wife of 56 years, Patricia L. (Dellasanta) Homon; three children, Joseph A. Homon and his significant other, Yvonne Forgues of Winchendon, Sherrie Homon Erlenmeyer of Winchendon and Dawn Homon of Leominster; six grandchildren, Chawntel Cartee (Hunt)and husband Eric Hunt of AZ, Nicholas and Sarah Homon, Jennifer Forgues of Winchendon, Vincent and Geno D’Innocenzo of Leominster; two great grandchildren, Jase Cameron Hunt and Ella Lynn Forgues; his sisters, Annette Sheppard and Nancy C. LeBlanc of Winchendon; a sister-in-law, Marion May and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers Joseph Alfred Homon, Herbert C. May, and Donald R. May and his sisters, Evelyn Duval, Helen A. Ricord and Phyllis A. King.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 29th at 11 A.M. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Tuesday, December 29th from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. preceding the mass.

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