Cheryl A. (Anderson) Gauvin, 52, of Leicester, died on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family.
     Cheryl is survived by her two sons, Roger Gauvin Jr. and Marc Gauvin both of Worcester; two daughters, Melissa Kniskern of Leicester and Danielle Gauvin of Worcester; her long time companion, Mark “Olie” Olson of Leicester; her father, Rodney Anderson and her mother, Carol (Mechetti) Anderson both of Worcester; a brother, Michael Anderson of Worcester; a sister, Cynthia Jacevicius of Fargo, ND; 4 grandchildren, RJ and Mason Kniskern and Olyvia and Max Figueroa; 3 step children, Crystal Olson of Oxford, Bryan Olson of Worcester and Shannon Olson of Oak Harbor, WA. Cheryl also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
     She was born in Worcester and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. Cheryl was a member of the Auburn Sportsman Club and enjoyed traveling and taking trips to the beach. She had a fun loving personality and was most happy when she as spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
     family would like to publicly thank Vista Care Hospice, especially Genevieve for the exceptional care and support that was given to Cheryl during her time on hospice.
     The funeral will be held on Friday, February 15th from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St. with a Mass at 11 AM in Saint Peter’s Church, 931 Main St. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the calling hours on Thursday, February 14th from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Cheryl may be made to the Peter Levine Cancer Center c/o Dr. Sarah Hughes, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605.