Mr. Joseph George Tetreault of Andover and beloved husband of Lorraine C. (Gamache) Tetreault, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. He was 85 years old.
Born in Brunswick, Maine, on March 16, 1926, he was the beloved son of the late Antoine and Adela (Duval) Tetreault. Joseph was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He was a WWII Army veteran, enlisting in the military at Portland, Maine, on March 14, 1944 and receiving his honorable discharge from Fort Devens on May 7, 1946. While in the service, Mr. Tetreault attained the rank of Tech 5 and worked as a Radio Operator and French Interpreter, as well as serving as a Field Lineman. He was a qualified Sharpshooter and 2nd Cl-Gunner. Joseph was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Army Occupation of Japan and the Victory Medal, for his outstanding service. In civilian life, Mr. Tetreault worked for Raytheon for 28 years and retired from the Missile Division in Andover. He was also a communicant of St. Augustine Church in Andover.
Besides his loving wife, Lorraine, Joseph will be missed by his devoted children; Mary and her husband Bob Wallace of Plymouth, Janet Trachym of Andover, Stephen and his wife Corinne Tetreault of Keene, New Hampshire, Dennis and his wife Francisca Tetreault of Londonderry, New Hampshire, David Tetreault of Andover and George and his wife Laurie Tetreault of Andover, daughter-in-law; Kathleen Tetreault of Quincy, sister; Lauriette Caron of Brunswick, Maine, thirteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was also the father of the late Mark Tetreault.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Monday, April 4, 2011, at 10 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Sunday, April 3, 2011, from 4 to 8 PM. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.