Edward J. Atter Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Edward J. Atter of Gardner, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 96, on November 5, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward J. Atter to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Edward's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Edward's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his brother Peter "Mike" Atter; and his parents, Joseph Atter and Lama Atter. He is survived by: his siblings, Salma Jabbour of Tiverton, RI and Franklin Atter (Barbara) of Chatham, MA; and his close friend Eleanor "Ellie" Fox of Knightdale, NC.. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boucher Funeral Home (110 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A Mass will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Annunciation Parish (135 Nichols St, Gardner, MA 01440). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the St. Johns Cemetery West Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38109, or on their website at (http://www.stjude.org.).
