Alan Cackett

Alan Lawrence Cackett, born on December 27, 1947, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, was a man whose heart was as wide and as deep as the great outdoors he loved. Alan was known for his warmth, generosity, and the unyielding love he held for his family. His spirit was as compelling as the books he devoured, his love as bountiful as the harvest he coaxed from his cherished garden. Alan was a man of simple pleasures. He loved the thrill of the hunt, the peace it brought him, and the solitude it offered. Yet, he also loved the camaraderie of being an avid sports fan, his enthusiasm infectious to all around him. His joy came from watching the Tour de France, the tension of the race, the beauty of the countryside, and the camaraderie among the riders. 

His garden was his sanctuary, a place where he could lose himself yet find tranquility and solace. Alan was a generous soul, often showing his love for people with delicious home-cooked meals, his recipes as cherished as the man himself. Above all, what mattered most to Alan were his children and grandchildren. He was a rock to his son, Robert Cackett, and his fiancée, Susan, as well as his daughter, Kristine Cackett, his grandchildren, Kayla, Brendan, and Cameron, and his two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Luca, a source of love and support that never wavered. His sisters, Deborah Acerbi and Lisa Vitelli, will remember him as a brother who stood tall, a man of strength and kindness.

 Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Evelyn Cackett, and a sister Sherel Bartlett. Their love and memories of him will be his legacy, a testament to a life well-lived and a man well-loved. Alan's life was a journey filled with love, laughter, and the joy of being with family and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. We invite you to share your memories and photos of Alan on his memorial page, celebrating his life and honoring his legacy. 

Services will be held at MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St. Wichendon, MA on Friday June 13, 2025 at 1P.M.

Donations may be made in Alan's memory to the Montachusett Veterans' Outreach 268 Central Street Gardner, MA 01440

Mack Family Funeral Homes, Gardner - Chapel, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA.