Edwin Gregoire

Monson, Massachusetts 01057

Phone 413-267-3011

Obituary

Edwin F. Gregoire

1916-2008

Wales-Edwin F. Gregoire, 91, of Haynes Hill Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He continued to have a twinkle in his eye and a caring smile as soon as he saw his family. He was a loving husband to his much adored and loved wife, D. Dorothy (Fountain) Gregoire, of 67 years. They enjoyed many years of playing cards together, going for long rides, making apple pies or just sitting on the couch holding hands. They were home to each other. He worked at Goodhalls Garage in Union, Ct for many years. He also owned and operated with his wife Ed’s Market in Wales for twenty years. Ed loved to play the organ and had the nickname Moped Ed when he indulged in Moped riding. Love for his family was his proudest accomplishment. We have been blessed to be touched by his kindness and caring generous ways. He was a doting father to his cherished daughter Beverly Poirier and her husband Albert with whom he lived. Bev was the apple of his eye and they were both blessed to have each other. Al was like a son to him and both enjoyed playing jokes on each other. He leaves a second daughter Shirley Backoffen and her husband Richard of Brimfield. Ed has been reunited with his son Donald who predeceased him in 1963. He was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Robert Poririer and his wife Lori of Rutland and their five children Tiffany, Erica, Brittany, Robbie and Anthony; a granddaughter Joann Wright and her husband David and their two daughters Abagail and Bethany and a granddaughter Sherri Hoffman and her husband Michael of East Brookfield and their two sons Nicholas and Jeremy. He was a caring brother to William Gregoire and Leona of Wales, many nieces and nephews. His sister Marie Minchoff predeceased him in 2002. Funeral services will be Monday 9am from Lombard Funeral Home in Monson with Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Christopher’s Church in Brimfield and burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Warren. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 1-3pm at the funeral home.