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Edward Frechette Obituary
of Dracut, U.S. Coast Guard Vet; 74
DRACUT, MA -- Edward A. Frechette, 74, passed away in his Dracut home on Thursday, August 11, 2016, with his loving family at his side. He was married to Lorraine (Normandin) Frechette with whom he would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on October 27.
He was born in Lowell, May 14, 1942 to the late Veronica (Sosnowy) (Chyzewski) Frechette and the late Joseph Chyzewski.
He was also a stepson to the late Leo Frechette.
Ed joined the U.S. Coast Guard directly after graduating from Dracut High School. He served aboard the USCGC East Wind, on the first time a Coast Guard Icebreaker sailed around the world.
He was employed at Burlington Dodge in Burlington, MA as a Parts Manager for over 30 years. His hard work and dedication to his job resulted in many prizes and trips awarded to him for his efforts.
He was a great fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed his weekly cribbage games with Ed, Horst and Moe. In the summer, he looked forward to vacationing at his beach house in Maine with his entire family. He was a gentle, caring person and a true family man.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Lynne Reilly of Dracut, Jill Frechette of Nashua, NH, and Jodie Voutselas and her husband, Arthur of Tyngsboro; two grandaughters, Kristy Reilly and Heather Reilly of Dracut; two grandsons, Joseph Voutselas and Anthony Voutselas of Tyngsboro; and one great-grandson, William Mack of Dracut. He is also survived by his sister, Rosalie Lussier and her husband, Al; his brothers, Don Frechette, Leo (Butch) Frechette and his wife, Muriel and Ron Frechette and his wife, Sue; as well as many nieces and nephews.
FRECHETTE -- Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-8 p.m. on MONDAY, August 15th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. His funeral will take place from the funeral home at 7:45 a.m. on TUESDAY with his funeral Mass to follow at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Church in Dracut. Burial in Richardson Cemetery, also in Dracut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward's honor to American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. To leave an online condolence, story, or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com, or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home."
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Butch Frechette
August 17, 2016
August 16, 2016
So starry for your loss, our sincere sympathy, Norma (Ramos) and Emile Maille
The greatest times!
Muriel Frechette
August 16, 2016
I'm sorry you had to leave us so soon Eddie! You were an unforgettable person and I surely will never forget you. You have a new job now watching over us and I'm sure you'll do it well like you lived your life well. Love you!
Armand Frechette
August 15, 2016
Lorraine and family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May god bless you in your time of need and always.
August 15, 2016
Lorraine and family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May God bless you in your time of need.
Armand and June Frechette and family
Paul Calvo
August 15, 2016
A great employee and an even better person.
Rest in peace.
Bruce/Gale Hutchins
August 15, 2016
Lorraine and family
Sorry for your loss... Our thoughts and prayers are with you---a most wonderful person in a most loving family.
Bruce and Gale Hutchins
American Heart/American Stroke Association
August 14, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
August 14, 2016
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
Susan Powers
August 14, 2016
The world has lost a truly amazing, caring, gentle and wonderful man. You have always been the example of what's good in this world. Your presence will be felt by all those who had the privilege of having you touch their lives. My love is with you always Uncle Eddie...
Bob Frechette
August 14, 2016
My heart goes out to you Lorraine and family. I think of the wonderful times we all spent together in our youths until life sent us down our own paths. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Frechette
Bob and Judy Blazon
August 14, 2016
We are so sorry Butch and Muriel. Your brother was a true hero. May he rest in peace.
Linda Kawa
August 14, 2016
Dear Lorraine and girls.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was such a wonderful man. Sorry that I will not be able to attend the memorial services since I'm away on vacation. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love always Linda Kawa.
Joyce Cahill
August 14, 2016
Dear Jodie and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you, Joyce Cahill
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