William E. Robichaud

WINCHENDON – William E. “Buster” Robichaud, 77, of 36 Hall Road, Winchendon died Saturday evening, October 13, 2007 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston after an illness. He was born in Winchendon on April 15, 1930, the son of Arthur R. and Antoinette (Foisy) Robichaud, and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Buster was a 1948 graduate of Murdock High School and then served in the United States Navy and later the Naval reserves during the Korean War. He was an inventory control manager for Independent Lock Company in Fitchburg for 27 years and later worked at George Bent Furniture Company in Gardner. After the company closed, he worked for Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed home improvement projects, carpentry, studying financial planning and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Buster leaves his wife of 40 years, Jaquelyn R. (Martin) Robichaud; a son, Richard E. McConnell and his wife Susie of Farmington Hills, Michigan; a daughter, Lisa E. St. Pierre and her husband Brian of Winchendon; three grandchildren, Jonathan McConnell, Erin McConnell and Shane Kesthely, as well as several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Arthur R. Robichaud Jr and Richard Robichaud, predeceased him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2007 from Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, October 16th from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Restoration Fund, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon, MA. 01475. www.stone-ladeau.com

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