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Gary M. Cole
November 09, 1938 - September 15, 2022
Obituary For Gary M. Cole
Gary M. Cole Peabody/Lakeland FL: 83 Husband of Lynnda (Bouchard) Parsons Cole and Husband of the late Carol A. (Dube) Cole, died peacefully September 15, surrounded by his family. Gary was raised in Beverly, MA he was the son of the late Leland and Lewene (Verrill) Cole. He is survived by his sons Gary Cole, and David P. Cole, both of Peabody. Predeceased by, his daughter Christine (Cole) Raymond and her husband Ronald of Manchester NH, as well as Leland J. Cole of Peabody/Salem and Charles W. Mason of Salem who he raised as a son. He graduated from Beverly High School, class of 1957. He then moved to Peabody to raise his family and lived there for many years. He was married to his Highschool sweetheart Carol for 60 years. Mr. Cole was a paratrooper in the Army. He worked for the United Shoe Machinery Corp before opening his own business Plus One Corporation in Peabody MA. He worked alongside many of his family members and would still frequent the business even after retirement. He enjoyed his Winters in Lakeland Florida. He was an avid golfer and golfed year-round. He was a member at Wenham Country Club for many years and well as the Sandpiper Golf and Country Club in Lakeland Florida. He had a camp in Rochester NH on Baxter Lake that he loved to visit during the summers. Gary was one of those guys who always made time for people and made many life-long friends. He also leaves behind his Grandchildren Gary M. Cole and wife Robyn Cole of Beverly and their sons Justin, Christopher and Nicholas. Derek Cole and wife Kathleen Cole of Peabody and their children Makayla and Anthony. Shane Hansen and his son Cody. Amanda Cole and her daughters Layla and Aliyah of Peabody, Travis and David Cole of North Hampton, NH. Robert Raymond of Manchester NH. Ashleigh Cole of Essex. Sons of David P. Cole Lexington and Colten Cole of Peabody. His Great Granddaughters Ava and Leighton Cole. His Sister Susan Gajeski of Peabody and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind all of Lynnda’s children, family and friends as well as many lifelong friends. He was the brother of the late Gail Clay and Daniel Cole and Grandfather to the late Leland J. Cole Jr. Gary was a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, September 21,2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn Street, Peabody. A service will take place at 7:00 pm on Wednesday immediately following visitation. A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Dana Farber by visiting www.dana-farber.org.
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