Albert A. Amirault

SHIRLEY: Albert A. Amirault, 85, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023 after a period of declining health. Al was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, a son of John and Emily (Gallien) Amirault but spent the majority of his life in Shirley, Massachusetts, where he was educated in the public schools. Al enlisted in the United States Army and then continued his service in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for 32 years. . He was extremely proud of his service with the "Wolfhounds". He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, part of the 25th Infantry Division stationed in Hawaii. He remained employed at part time jobs until he was 72. During Christmas season, you could find him in the parking lot of The Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, selling Christmas trees with his good friend, Chip Guercio. He also worked for Joyce’s Pies in Fitchburg, delivering pies to local stores and restaurants for his good friends the Addonizio’s. Al and his wife, Gloria, enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada, usually by car. These trips resulted in life-long friendships. Al was an avid Candlepin bowler and fisherman, both fresh and salt water. He enjoyed the company of his family and friends and hosted many cookouts at his home with Gloria. After becoming apartment residents in Shirley, they “adopted” the entire apartment building of young residents and treated them as if they were their own children. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Rogers of Athol, with whom he has lived since his health started to decline; Cheryl Atherton of Falmouth and her partner, Bob. He is also survived by the absolute light of his life, his granddaughter, Laurie Lovewell and her husband, Jim of Gardner and his great granddaughters, Sammie and Kasey. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well. In addition to his parents Al is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Lou (Stig) Amirault and in 2004 he lost his second wife of 35 years, Gloria (Hezelitt) Amirault. He was the brother of the late Robert Amirault, John Amirault, Joseph Amirault, Norman “Mex” Amirault, Janice Wentworth, Betty Harwood and Marie Waiter. He is also predeceased by extended family members and many of his closest friends. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Albert A. Amirault

July 17, 1937 - March 12, 2023