LEICESTER: Robert F. Gervais 81, of Pleasant St., died Monday, Oct. 17th. at his home.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Betty A. (Garceau) Gervais. His daughter Robyn L. Laingor and her husband James of Paxton, two brothers Allen Gervais of So.Grafton and Wayne Gervais and his wife Patricia of Fla., nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a son Michael Gervais in 2001.
Bob was a machinist at Jamesbury Corp. in Worcester for 38 years, retiring in 1998. He later worked as a custodian at the Leicester Town Hall for several years.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Napoleon and Dorothy (Whitman) Gervais and later graduated from Worcester Boys Trade. He served his country with the U.S.Army during the Korean War.
He enjoyed working on his cars, his yard and trips to Foxwoods. He was a wonderful husband and father. The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice for their compassionate care of Bob while at home.
A funeral Mass, followed by Military Honors will be held at 10 a.m.in St. Aloysius-St.Jude Church, 489 Pleasant St., Leicester on Thursday, Oct. 20th. A calling hour will precede the service from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to Veterans, Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, Ma. 01605.