David R. Gionet

OXFORD – David R. Gionet, 63, died at home peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Denise B. (née Betty) Gionet; three sons, Brian (Alli), Mike, and Thomas (Devan); four grandchildren, Kaidan, Juley, Luna, and Ronan; his parents, Richard A. and Arlene M. (née Kasmarek) Gionet; his sister, Lisa M. Gionet; and large extended family.

Dave attended Oxford schools and graduated from Oxford High School in 1981. He was a member of Troop 120, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

For over 30 years, he served with Oxford Fire and Emergency Services as a firefighter, EMT, and Rescue Squad member. During those same years, he also worked for the Oxford Highway Department.

Dave was born with earth in his blood and lived a life of construction. In his early years, he owned and operated Triple D Excavating until his youngest son was born. He continued a career in the field, culminating with D&M Civil in Middleton, MA, which continued to support him and his wife beyond all expectation long after he retired to focus on his health and be with his wife.

Dave cared deeply for the town he lived his life in and spent his waking hours always listening to his scanner to stay up to date with the goings-on. He was a true Oxfordite, always happy to help anyone when a plow or digger was needed, and you would be hard-pressed to find a member of the community who was not affected by him in one way or another.

His biggest hobby was home improvement, second only to his family. When he wasn’t found doing something in the yard, he would be found in the garage fixing some piece of equipment with his youngest son or on the living room floor playing trucks with his grandkids, whom he loved with his whole heart.

Calling hours are on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St, Oxford. The funeral Mass will proceed at 12 noon at St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford.

Dave was deeply grateful for the bounty of kindness and support he received from the staff at the UMass Memorial Cancer Center during his treatments. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UMass Memorial, Office of Advancement, c/o Cancer Research Fund, 55 Lake Ave. N., Suite S1-117, Worcester, MA 01655.