SPENCER; Emile R. “Slug” Gaucher, 87, of 15 Smithville Rd., died Monday, June 11 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
He leaves his wife of 63 years, Hazel M. (Rutherford) Gaucher, a son, John A. Gaucher and his partner Denise Messier of Plymouth, a daughter Barbara C. Gaucher and Donna Gamache both of Spencer, two grandsons; Jeremy Gaucher of Cambridge and Jason Dumas of Worcester, many nieces and nephews as well as many friends.
He was pre-deceased by three brothers; Robert, George and Armand Gaucher and five sisters; Claire and Cecile Gaucher, Patsy Shea, Gert Balchunas, and Nini Dunlop.
He was born in Spencer the son of Albert & Corrinne (Lamothe) Gaucher.
“Slug” was an art director at Haywood Advertising in Worcester, retiring in 1990. After retirement he opened his own business, “Gaucher Graphics” and operated it from 1992-2002.
He was a graduate of David Prouty High School and the Worcester Museum School of Art. He was a charter member of the MA Art Guild. A former member of the Massasoit Golf League. He was a member of the Spencer Fish & Game and of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Church where he was a lector. He served his country during WW II in the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 138 in Spencer.
He was an avid golfer, painter, and dancer and enjoyed telling a good joke.
The Funeral will be held Friday, June 15 from the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., with a Mass at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-7 P.M. in the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish Memorial Fund, 60 Maple St., Spencer, MA 01562.