John H. "Stachu" L'Heureux

1944 - 2018

Montville - John H. "Stachu" L'Heureux, of Uncasville, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, surrounded by his family and his Red Sox on the bedside TV.

John was born in New Haven, on March 4, 1944, to the late George D. and Elizabeth (Murphy) L'Heureux. He attended and played hockey for Wilbur Cross High School where he still holds a scoring record. He obtained a bachelor's degree from Boston College in history and education in 1966. He remained a devoted "BC Boy" for the remainder of his life.

John worked for United Nuclear for 26 years. Later, when UNC closed, he went back to his first love, teaching. John taught at St. Thomas More School for more than 10 years prior to his retirement. He was beloved by his students.

On May 20, 1972, John married the love of his life, Karen Johnson, who survives him. In addition to Karen, John is survived by his daughters, Amy Schmardel and her husband, Walter, Jacqueline and Kimberly and her partner, Michael Collette. Jackie gave John three amazing grandchildren who survive him, Dominic and Nicole Walmsley and Emmiley Genua, his "Turtle". Nicole bestowed upon her grandfather his only great-grandson, Aiden Graham. John is also survived by his niece, Renee Crawford; and his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Margo L'Heureux; as well as several cousins and Godchildren.

John was predeceased by his sister, Joanne; and his nephews, Robert and Michael.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 11 Jerome Road, Montville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at St. John's Catholic Church, 22 Maple Ave., Montville with internment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery on Depot Road in Uncasville. A reception and celebration of John's life will follow directly at the Polish Club, 85 Maple Ave., Uncasville.

John's family wishes to thank Yale-New Haven Hospital's ICU staff for the care they provided to him and them. They would also like to offer a very special thank you to the staff at Harrington Court in Colchester. They are the most caring and amazing in their field. The comfort they provided to the family and John in his last days was a blessing and a gift.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Montville Volunteer Fire Department, 77 CT-163, Uncasville, CT 06382, who have provided an invaluable service to John and his family for years.

For online condolences, please visit: http://www.woyaszandson.com/.