William J. Touchette

WINCHENDON - William J. Touchette, 63, of 36 Spring Street, died Wednesday, October 10th at his residence, after a long illness. He was born in Gardner on July 2,1944, the son of Merle A. (Brehio) Touchette of Gardner and the late Lawrence J. Touchette, who died in 1987, and had lived in the Winchendon and Baldwinville area for most of his life. Bill was a masonry worker in this area and also worked for Ken Dunchus Drywall in Fitzwilliam, NH several years ago. In addition to his mother, he leaves a brother, Richard E. Touchette of Gardner; a sister, Carole M. Boulay of Gardner, an aunt, Marion J. Lancey of Baldwinville; an uncle, Edward D. Brehio of Baldwinville as well as nephews, nieces and cousins. A brother, Bernard L. Touchette, died in 2006. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 15th at 10 A.M. in the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. Roberge will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Baldwinville. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Monday, October 15th from 9 to 10 A.M. before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Winchendon EMT Ambulance Fund, PO Box 125, Winchendon, MA. 01475 www.snow-ladeau.com