PUTNAM – Lily R. (Koff) Gaucher, 68, died June 15, 2014 at home after being stricken ill.
She leaves 2 sons, Kenneth C. Carpenter, Jr. of North Grosvenordale and Eugene J. Gaucher, Jr. of Thompson; a daughter, Jennifer G. Evans and her husband Trevor of Sterling; 6 grandchildren, Cassandra, Chelsea and Camryn Gaucher, and Matthew, Heather and Hayley Evans; her mother, Lily (Colbridge) Koff of Dover, DE; a brother, John Koff of Dover, DE; her lifelong friend, Esther St.Amant of Dayville; nieces and nephews.
She was born in Norwich and raised in N. Grosvenordale, the daughter of the late John Koff. She moved to Putnam in 1998. She attended Tourtellotte Memorial High School and earned her high school diploma.
Ms. Gaucher first worked in production at Colt’s Plastics in North Grosvenordale. She then worked at the Putnam Button Factory. She was employed at Jacobs Rubber and then for 26 years at Frito Lay, both in Dayville, retiring in 2011.
She enjoyed collecting hummingbird memorabilia. She was blessed with a green thumb and liked growing plants. She loved the ocean and picnicking. Her greatest treasures were her grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Friday, June 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 7:00 PM in the funeral home at the end of calling hours, with the Rev. John R. White officiating.