At 101 years of age, Gerald passed away Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Stoneham.  Gerald was born in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada and moved to the United States when he was 7 years old.  He was a longtime Chelsea resident before moving to Malden.  Gerald lived in Malden for 36 years before taking residence in Stoneham.  He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1942.  After graduation Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  A WWII Veteran, Gerald was honorably discharged on December 20, 1946.  He was a former member of the Chelsea Police Department.  A carpenter by trade, Gerald retired in 1986.  He was a late member of the Carpenters Union, Local #327, the Pile Drivers Union, Local #56 and the American Legion Post #69 in Malden.  Gerald will be fondly remembered by all who loved him.

Gerald was predeceased by his wife Katherine A. "Kay" (McHatton) Buckler and his sister Jean LeGrow.  Dear Uncle of Mark LeGrow, Kenneth LeGrow, Patricia Fothergill and her husband Herbert "Chuck" and Leo "Buddy" McHatton.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.  Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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