Jarrud M. McWilliams

GARDNER - Jarrud M. McWilliams, 31, of 52 South Main Street Apt. 6, Gardner, formerly of Leominster, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 6th at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 15,1978, the son of Frank M. and Christine (Mancu) McWilliams of Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School in 1997. He later attended Bridgewater College. Jarrud proudly served his country as a member of the United State Army from 1997 to 2000. He enjoyed history and sports and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and nieces. He served his fellow veterans as a volunteer at the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center in Gardner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Abigail Gagne and her husband Louis of Leominster; his grandparents Richard and Julie Mancu of Pittsburgh, PA; three nieces, Alex Gagne, Sophia Gagne and Molly Gagne and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Military funeral services will be held Monday, April 12th at 2 P.M. in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. The Rev. David R. Cote will officiate. Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Sunday, April 11th from 5 to 7 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center, 268 Central Street Suite A, Gardner, MA. 01440. www.stone-ladeau.com