N. GROSVENORDALE, CT – Frederick H. “Fred” Gaucher, Jr., 78, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Westview Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family.
He leaves his wife of almost 56 years, Joan M. (Czernicki) Gaucher; 4 children, Debby A. Torres of N.Grosvenordale, Penny A. & her husband Gary Normandin of Putnam, Donna M. & her husband Charles Bolster of Oxford, MA and Danny H. Gaucher of N. Grosvenordale; 10 grandchildren, Jason. Jarid, Joshua, Jenna, Seth, Felicia, Tyler, Jordan, Jasmine & Evan; 8 great-grandchildren, Jaydin, Greyson, Landon, Brenna, Braelyn, Chase, Cole & Xander; a sister Carol & her husband Bud Cassie of Spencer, MA. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Dennis Gaucher, Eugene Gaucher and Joseph Gaucher and by a sister Alice Benoit.
He was born in Ayer, MA, a son of Frederick H. Gaucher, Sr. and Lorraine (Beaulac) Gaucher.
Mr. Gaucher first worked for the Bates Shoe Company in Webster, MA and then for American Optical in Southbridge, MA, he worked as a glass cutter for Guardian Glass Industries in Webster, MA for 20 years and the Thompson Dog Warden as a part time job for 14 years. He retired in 2004. After retirement he worked part-time as a dishwasher at LB’s Restaurant in N. Grosvenordale.
He enjoyed going to Foxwood’s Casino and fishing. He was a fan of both the NY Yankee’s and the UCONN Huskies Ladies Basketball Team. His greatest joy came from the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM with a memorial service at 6:00 PM, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that donations in his name may be made to either the American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or to the Bosler Humane Society, PO Box 12, Baldwinville, MA 01436.