Westborough – Gerritt J. “Sonny” DeBoer Jr., 82, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa A. (Shenette) DeBoer to whom he was married 62 years.
Born in Westborough, he was the son of the late Gerritt and Anna (Jansen) DeBoer and was educated in Westborough schools.
Mr. DeBoer was a laborer working in the construction field. He was a former member of the Woodville Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lillian A. Dalesio of Westborough; one son, Gerritt DeBoer of Southborough; one granddaughter, Michelle Killam; a nephew and niece, Barry and Marianne Shenette; and several friends.
A calling hour will be held Thursday, March 12, from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
