J.F. Norman Gionet

LEOMINSTER: Joseph Francis Norman Gionet, 88, of Leominster, formerly of Shirley, Winchendon and Edgewater, Florida peacefully passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, surrounded by his family, at his home. Norman was born in Shirley, July 7, 1934, the youngest of fourteen children born to Francis L. and Mary M. (Hachey) Gionet and resided in Shirley for most of his life before moving to Florida then returning to Massachusetts. Norman leaves his wife of 68 years, Dorothy L. (Holbein) Gionet; three sons, Kenneth C. Gionet and his wife Cindy of Shirley, Kevin F. Gionet of Winchendon, Garry L. Gionet and his wife Jacqueline of Leominster; two daughters, Karen M. Green of Quincy, Lisa A. Gionet of Leominster; his sister Annette Reese of New York; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren with one on the way. Norman served his country for nine years in the Army National Guard. A machinist by trade, Norman worked for many years at Harvard Machine & Tool Company and later at Frequency Sources in Chelmsford before retiring in 1998. He was very proud of working with and making parts for NASA in the first Space Shuttle Program. Norman very much enjoyed his family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his greatest joys and lit up his life whenever they visited. He enjoyed family cookouts, holidays as well as his visits to Hampton Beach and Florida. Norman was always busy whether it be home improvements, building or fixing something, crafts or helping a family member. A devout Catholic, Norman was a longtime member of St. Anthony’s Church in Shirley. Norman’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Simonds-Sinon Cancer Center, Dr. G., JoAnn, Beacon Hospice, especially Jennifer, Katie and Gloria, for the kindness and compassion provided to Norman during his illness. Norman’s funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at St. Anthony’s Church, 14 Phoenix Street, Shirley. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements, for additional information or to leave an online condolence please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com.

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J.F. Norman Gionet

July 7, 1934 - October 7, 2022