1921
Ernest
2010
Ernest Gunther, Sr
December 27, 1921 — July 13, 2010
Ernest W. Gunther Sr., 88, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Palmer. Born December 27, 1921 in Monson to the late Andrew J. and Bertha (Johnson) Gunther he has been a life long resident here. Earnest was a WWII Veteran serving in the Army. Mr. Gunther owned and operated Ernie's Service Station in Monson for more than 29 years and retired in 1986. He was a member of the Monson Unitarian Universalist Parish, an Honorary Member of the James W. Hannum Chapter # 150 Order of the Eastern Star in Ludlow, former member of the Day Spring Lodge of Masons, past Cub Scout Master and a rifle marksman. Ernie had a love of family and gardening. He also enjoyed building model airplanes and creating stained glass.
Ernest was predeceased by his wife Carolyn A. (Kenyon) Gunther in 2000. He leaves their children Ernest W. Gunther Jr. and his wife Veronica of Enfield, CT, James L. Gunther and his wife Tina of Blythwood, SC and Gail A. Pelletier and her husband Donald of Monson; a sister Lillian G. Miles of Lincoln City, Oregon; grandchildren Paul Gunther and his wife Marybeth of Ware, Timothy Pelletier and his wife Lisa of Monson, David Pelletier of Monson; Adam Dempsey of Arkansas and Kelley Dempsey of Andover; great grandchildren Rachel, Jenna, Dawson, Jordan and Ayden.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 10am in Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St. Monson with burial at Hillside Cemetery also in Monson. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Palmer Healthcare for the care they gave to their Father.
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