Sturbridge: Robert L. Gaboury, 76, of Shepard Rd., passed away on Friday, May 19th, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.

His wife of 50 years, Kathleen A. (Arsenault) Gaboury died in 2019.  He leaves his companion and best friend, Dianne J. Leite; his son, Leo D. Gaboury and his wife Annette of Dameron, MD; a daughter, Amy Jordan and her fiancé James Pierce of Belchertown; his two brothers, Norman Gaboury of Chicopee and Roland Gaboury of Webster; two sisters, Pauline Stevens of Westminster and Linda Gaboury of Charlton; three grandchildren, Leo Gaboury Jr., Alexander Gaboury, Bryce Gaboury many nieces and nephews.   Robert was predeceased by a brother, Albert Gaboury, Jr. and a sister, Marion Gaboury.

He was born in Dudley the son of Albert and Gabrielle (Ricard) Gaboury.

Robert graduated high school and was drafted into the United States Navy serving honorably during the Vietnam War.  He worked in management/sales for more than 30 years for Greater Media Cable and later for Spectrum prior to retiring.  Bob enjoyed trips to the casino, loud music and spending time with Titos & his friends. In the last couple of days we have heard a lot of stories about Bob and almost all of them come back to one common theme. Generosity. Whether it was to help or to give, Bob wanted to do it. He made it his passion to help others. He achieved genuine happiness and made it his goal to let others experience it as well.

The world is a little duller now that he is gone, but heaven shines a bit brighter. Until we meet again…..

A funeral Mass for Robert will be held on Tuesday, May 30th, at 10:00am in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St.,Sturbridge.  Burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: https://hiddenbattlesfoundation.org/