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Gerald P. Dechayne
June 01, 1941 - February 11, 2024
Obituary For Gerald P. Dechayne
West Peabody - Gerald P. Dechayne (“Jerry”), 82, died peacefully on February 11, 2024. Born on June 1, 1941 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Peter and Monica (Urbon) Dechayne. Gerald meant the world to his family and his family meant the world to him. His kindness, humility, and grace made him a gentle and trusted confidant.
Gerald spent his formative years in Dorchester with his adoring three sisters. He received his degrees at Boston College and taught in the Boston school system for 36 years. He enjoyed watching Boston sports and was always reading the newspaper and sharing articles. He loved being outside, tending to his landscaping, keeping the driveway clear of snow, and maintaining the pool to be enjoyed each summer. Gerald will be remembered as a supportive listener, advisor, and problem solver. Gerald was the guy that people sought out at social gatherings to talk to because they knew they would be heard. He took great pride in his home and the life he built with his wife of 56 years.
Gerald’s legacy is carried on by his loving family: his beloved wife, Maryanne (Silva), his cherished daughters and their spouses, Lauren and Michael, Cheryl and Diron, and his three treasured granddaughters, Rachel, Nicole, and Alanna. He was their precious Papa. Gerald was the devoted brother of Janet, Marilyn, and Gail, brother-in-law to Bob and Marge and his late brothers-in-law Jim, Fred, and Ken. He was the good-humored Uncle to his nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. followed by interment at Puritan Lawn Cemetery. In memory of Gerald, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, to help fund multiple myeloma research.
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