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Jeffrey E. Dill, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022, in his home.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 18, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA.
Please click the red “Sponsor” button to purchase wreaths to be placed on veterans graves on December 13, 2025 at 11:45 am (Wreath Placement December 12, 9:00 AM) at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. Also, if you would like to Volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button or click the "Invite" button to invite your family and friends to attend Wreaths Day with you. Thank you so much for supporting me, my Sponsorship Group, and Wreaths Across America.
Born in Hubbardston on July 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Viola M. (Storm) Dill. He graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1964. Jeff was a United States Air Force Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1965 to 1968, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. He was a Lineman employed by National Grid for 48-years prior to his retirement.
Jeff loved being outdoors, and where he enjoyed camping at State Line in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, boating, and kayaking. He loved to take joy rides on his motorcycle throughout the area. The time Jeff loved and truly cherished the most was spent with his family and his dog Shilo.
Jeff is survived by his wife of 54-years, Mona P. (Dionne) Dill of Gardner; a son, Chad R. Dill of Ashburnham; a daughter, Kimberly M. Chambers and her husband Anthony of Winchendon; two grandchildren, Erica Penny and her husband Shane, and Erin Chambers; a great-grandchild, Kennedy Penny; a brother, Wayne Dill and his wife Brenda of Gardner; a sister, Charlene Heglin of Gardner; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Damon.
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Location Information
111 GlenAllen St
Winchendon, MA 01475, United States
Click here for the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon Page
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself. With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School St, Winchendon. Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.
Parking Instructions
With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School St in Winchendon . Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Massachusetts Veteran' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
- WE WILL BE PLACING THE WREATHS REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER ON DEC 13, 2024 AT 9AM
- With the growth and success of our Wreaths across America Program at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, come some inevitable changes. For the safety of volunteers and staff, there will be no parking available at the cemetery on Friday, December 13th. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to park at the Winchendon Community Park located at 88 Ingleside Rd. in Winchendon or the American Legion Post 193 located at 295 School Street, Winchendon, Ma. Shuttle buses will be available to transport volunteers to and from the cemetery. Handicap accessible transportation will be provided as well. Thank you for your support of this great program.
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
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MAWVCW - Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon
Welcome to Winchendon Wreath Fund and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, 12/13/24. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
