GARDNER – Paul D. Perrault, 58, of 222 Summer Street, Gardner, died peacefully Sunday evening, January 5th, in Heywood Hospital, with his family at his side.
He was born in Fitchburg on November 29, 1955, son of the late Joseph Perrault and Lena (Blake) Bourgault and had lived in Gardner for 11 years, after living in Templeton for several years.
Paul was employed as a fork lift operator at Premier Corrugated Box for several years until his retirement. For many years, he previously worked at RMP. A graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational School, Paul enjoyed watching car races at Monadnock Speedway. An avid fisherman, he also loved the beach, doing wood crafts and gardening.
He leaves four children, Cheri Ann Perrault of Kingsland, GA, Christine Marie Love and her husband Charles of Destin, FL, Ryan W. Perrault of Gardner and Rachel Perrault of Gardner; a grandson Jagar Love; five siblings, Dennis Perrault of Athol, Patricia Vautour of Leominster, Leonard Wandrei of Bennington, VT, David Bourgault of Fitchburg and Steven Bourgault of Gardner; his companion of many years, Jane Huntoon of Gardner and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11th at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. Roberge will officiate. There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fitchburg in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to House of Peace and Education, 20 Barthel Avenue, Gardner, MA 01440.
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