Peter D. Rocheford

ROYALSTON - Peter D. Rocheford, 47, of 7 King Street, Royalston, died at home on Wednesday, October 24th, after an illness. He was born in Framingham, MA. on March 14,1960, the son of David E. and Sylvia M. (Hope) Rocheford, grew up in Southborough and had lived in Royalston for several years. Peter was a power plant operator for Erving Paper Mill in Erving, MA. for several years until recently. He was a graduate of Alqonquin Regional High School in Northborough, and earned his engineering license from Peterson's Vocational and Technical School in Worcester. He loved dogs and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, but received his greatest enjoyment from spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, who live in Brewster, MA., he leaves two children, Jason D. Rocheford and Tasha R. Rocheford, both of Royalston; a sister, Catherine R. Johnson of Montgomery, MA.; two brothers, Jonathan P. Rocheford of Houston, TX and Andrew D. Rocheford of New Castle, Delaware and several nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 30th at 1 P.M. in the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in Jonas Alliene Cemetery, Royalston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Templeton Animal Shelter, 690 Patriots Road, PO Box 250, Templeton, MA. 01468. www.snow-ladeau.com