Edward Thomas Aucoin

Edward Aucoin Obituary

AUCOIN, Edward Thomas Of Newton Centre, February 17, 2009. Loving husband of 60 years of Rita M. Aucoin (Burke). Devoted father of Michael Aucoin and wife Susan of Burlington, Carol Sullivan and husband Brian of Billerica, Edward J. Aucoin and wife Madeline of Newton, and Gail Tully and husband Paul of Needham. Grandfather of Marybeth, Danielle, Kathleen, Kerry, Edward T., and Christopher Aucoin and Maura and Sean Tully. Brother of Howard Aucoin of Chelmsford, Eleanor Flynn of Burlington and Richard Aucoin of Hudson, NH. Predeceased by his sisters Florence O'Sullivan and Evelyn Latham-Campbell. Funeral from the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. (Rte 16) WELLESLEY HILLS, Monday, February 23 at 9AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in the Sacred Heart Church, Newton Centre. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8PM. An interment with military honors will immediately follow the funeral service at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Mr. Aucoin was a 21 Year Veteran of the MA State Police, assigned to numerous barracks across the state. He retired as a Staff Sergeant. He also worked as an investigator for Allstate Insurance for 20 years as well as a US Deputy Marshal for 10 years until his retirement in 2001. Mr. Aucoin was a member of the Former MA State Police Assoc. and the Retired Trooper Assoc. He was also a member of the Post 440 and the William J. Farrell Chapter of the DAV. Mr. Aucoin was a decorated Veteran of the United States Navy. Serving during WWII, he spent 4 years in the Pacific Theater at the battles of Tarawa, Kwajelein (Soloman Islands) and the Battle of Saipan where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He was also awarded the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon and Victory Medal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Aucoin's memory may be made to the, Veterans Administration Bedford, attn: Voluntary Services Ward 4B, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford,MA01730. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Aucoin

11 Entries

Richard Mahoney

February 26, 2009

To the Aucoin Family;

My prayers are with you at this time of loss. I meet Mr. Aucoin fresh out of college working at Allstate Ins in Wellesley. He always seemed to take a sincere interest in all of us. Now I read of his life's accomplishments and am truly in awe. What a beautiful and classy human being! May God bless him and you all!

Jim Reilly

February 24, 2009

Dear Ed, Mike and family,
My sincerest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jamie Mitchell

February 23, 2009

To Lt. Edward Aucoin - I am very sorry about the loss of your father. May his memory be a comfort to all who mourn him.

Tpr. Stephen F. Byron MSP Ret. (58th RTT 1974-2001)

February 22, 2009

To the Aucoin Family,

The current and retired members of the Massachusetts State Police offer their deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences for the loss of S/Sgt. Edward T Aucoin MSP Ret.

S/Sgt. Aucoin served the Massachusetts State Police will Honor and Distinction for 21 years (1947-1969). Being a Trooper during the years of living in the barracks required sacrifice by the Trooper but more importantly the Trooper's family.

The Troopers worked many more hours than they were home. An 80 hour work week was considered an easy week. In the 1940s to the late 1960s, the word "overtime" did not exist on the State Police.

On a personal note, my father, Lt. Edward G. Byron MSP Ret. (33rd RTT) 1948-1970 served with S/Sgt. Aucoin for 20 years.

During my MSP career from 1974-2001, I found the foot prints of those Troopers who we followed were always very difficult to fill.

Larry Cullen

February 22, 2009

To Gail,Eddie and all of the Aucoin family,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.I did not know Mr. Aucoin but judging by the family members i know he must have been a fine man.GOD Bless

Maureen Codyer

February 21, 2009

Dear Aunt Rita, Cousins Michael, Carol, Gail & Eddie & Other Family;

I'm sorry for your loss, Uncle Ed was a strong yet loving man.

Maureen Codyer
(Esther Burke's Daughter)
(Rita's sister Esther)

Mary (Hogan) Gallagher

February 21, 2009

To The Aucoin Family,
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Richard Barry

February 21, 2009

My sympathy to Mrs. Aucoin and the extended Aucoin family. As a young Trooper I was fortunate to serve under Sgt. Aucoin at the Grafton Barracks. His love of family, his service to country and to the Commonwealth, reflect a true member of The Greatest Generation.

Mark Diamond

February 20, 2009

To the Aucoin Family,

Your Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother led an AMAZING life. Just knowing all of you these past 14 plus years exemplifies how strong of a HUMAN BEING he was. Stacey and I and our Families are with you through this painful time. He is in our HEARTS ALWAYS; and we are TRULY sorry for your loss!!

The Diamond/Whiteman/Grass Family

Paul Reilly,M.D.

February 20, 2009

My condolences to the Aucoin family. Your dad was a great guy.

Cheri Vazquez

February 20, 2009

I would like to express my deepest sympthay to the Aucoin family. Ed will be greatly missed here at the va.

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