David A. Pickles

GARDNER- David Alan Pickles, age 66, of Gardner died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home, with his family. David was born December 6, 1950 in Leominster and is the son of the late Frank E. and the late Dorothy (Maddocks) Pickles. He grew up in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. David was a member of the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club serving on the Board of Directors, and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen for several years. He was an avid rider of his Harley Davidson bikes. He had a passion for music, had been a drummer for over 50 years, and loved listening to his favorite band, Rush. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, (together for 23 years) Michelle J.(Comerford) Pickles, his children, Samantha L. Permenter, Scott A. Permenter, David A. Pickles Jr. of Gardner, Sharon Besnia-VanNorman and Marc Besnia, and many grandchildren. David loved his nieces, Wendy and Linda, and his nephews, Wayne and Keith, two great nieces, one great nephew and one great great nephew. He is predeceased by his sister, Virginia Pickles-Rose. Services are being held on Friday, December 16th at 2pm at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. A celebration of his life will be held immediately after at the Winchendon Rod and Gun Club. Funeral services are under the direction of Lamoureux-Fletcher Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.