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 Howard A. Gadreault
October 20, 2006
Howard A. Gadreault, 91, formerly of Curtis Manor, died Friday at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, where he had resided since July 26.
Born in Easthampton on Dec. 15, 1914, son of Edward and Octavia Bolduc Gadreault, he was a graduate of Colrain schools.
He lived in Colrain and Greenfield for many years.
A toolmaker and quality control inspector, Mr. Gadreault was employed by Millers Falls Tool Co. and by Ingersoll-Rand Corp., both in Greenfield. He retired in 1969 with a total of 40 years of service. He spent winters in Boynton Beach, Fla., for many years and worked as a caretaker. He also was a handyman.
He was a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks and enjoyed playing golf and skiing.
His wife, the former Wyoane "Peggy" Rogers, whom he married in 1937, died June 4, 2001.
He leaves a daughter, Mary Jo Humphrey of Dalton; and two grandsons.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- A memorial service for Howard A. Gadreault, who died Friday, Oct. 20, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 11 at SMITH-KELLEHER FUNERAL HOME, 40 Church St., Shelburne Falls.
Burial will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Gadreault may be made to Curtis Manor Retirement Home in care of DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, which is in charge of local arrangements.
Mr. Gadreault leaves two grandsons, Paul and Peter Humphrey. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward, of Colrain.
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