Gerald H. Allain

Townsend---Gerald “Jerry” Henry Allain, 69, formerly of Leominster, MA passed away on December 4, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Gerald was born on June 24, 1954, in Moncton, NB Canada, to Leander and Lorette (Babineau) Allain. In 1962, he moved with his family to Leominster, MA. Gerald attended St. Cecilia’s School and Leominster High School. After high school Gerald worked at Sterilite Corporation as a shift supervisor for 28 years, he retired in 2015.

Throughout his adult life, Gerald enjoyed traveling to Canada, Myrtle Beach and Florida, as well as spending time at his camp in Kennebunk, ME with his family. He loved the beach, lobster, country music, playing guitar with his uncles and cousins, playing cards (especially Cribbage), and was a fan of New England sports. Gerald will be remembered for always having a joke to tell and carried his sense of humor to the end.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 28 years, Gail (Cote) Allain; 2 daughters, Lisa (Allain) Barrette and her husband Peter of Westminster and Christy Allain of Fitchburg; 2 brothers, Raymond Allain of Fitchburg and Robert Richard and his wife Helen, of Toronto, Canada; 3 grandchildren, Haylee Matos, Madelyn Barrette, and Jacob Barrette; 2 stepdaughters, Susan Newton and her husband, Darwin of Townsend, MA, Jenny Fiola and her husband, Paul Jr. of Greenville, NH. Gerald is also survived by 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Gerald was predeceased by his father, Leandre Allain, mother, Lorette (Babineau) Allain, and sister Geraldine Allain.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

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