Thomas F. Derochers, 72, of Methuen, passed away on March 17th at Holy Family Hospital. The son of the late Alfred Derochers and Shirley (Vieweg) Dowd. He was born in Lawrence and had been an area resident all of his life. Mr. Derochers was the owner and operator of Methuen Tree Service and he took great pride in being an arborist. Mr. Derochers greatest love was to spend time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Elaine (Fingleton) Derochers of Methuen, one daughter; Kim Clayton of N. Andover, two sons; Thomas Derochers of Methuen and Keith Derochers of Wakefield, two sisters; Carol Margolien and Diane Avery, one brother; Neal Dowd and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday March 25th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Rd. Dracut, MA. A Graveside service will be held Monday at 9:00 am at Elmwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com