Gerald W. Eldredge Sr., 80, of Natick passed away Sunday May 3rd. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Kittredge) Eldredge who died in 2009. Mr. Eldredge worked as a cash department manager for Stop & Shop for 43 years retiring in 1997. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed trips to Foxwoods. He also loved the cruises he took with his wife over their 50 years together. He is survived by two children; Hope Eldredge of Natick, and Gerald Eldredge Jr. and his wife Deanna of Natick; two grandchildren, Josh and Jenna, his granddog Toby, and his sister, Bette Alves of Rhode Island. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and good friends Rod Densmore of Maine and Frank Maier of Natick, Ma. Calling hours will be held Friday May 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland. The committal service will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the Framingham Heart Study, 73 Mt. Wayte Ave. Framingham, MA 01702