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Kenneth Tessier Obituary
Grafton - Kenneth F. Tessier, 83, passed away October 16, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joanne (Recchia) Tessier, his son Eric Tessier and his fiancé Victoria Briggs, his grandchildren Justin, Matthew and Jenna Tessier, and his sisters Sheila Muzzy and Janice Zwierzelewski and several nieces and nephews. Ken was born October 26, 1936 in Worcester, son of the late Helen (Falish) and Ernest Tessier. He grew up in Grafton and was a lifelong resident in town. Always hard working Ken was a Machinist by trade having worked at Worcester Gear for many years and then Gallant Machine, retiring at age 75. Closer to home he loved to hunt and fish, was a member of the Auburn Sportsmen's Club and loved to take trips to Hampton Beach and Cape Cod with his family. All are welcome to gather with Ken's family Wednesday October 21st from 9:30-10:30am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536 followed by the celebration of his Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. James Church 89 Main St. S. Grafton, MA 01560. Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. He will then be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Milford. A Book of Memories to share a special message with Ken's family is available online at:
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Lou & Patti Frasca
October 19, 2020
Joanne and Eric. Patti, and I and the entire DeMaria family are so sorry for your loss, and please accept our condolences. Ken was a great guy, always a smile, and a good word. He was a good friend to me. May God Bless your family, and special blessings for Ken on his journey to paradise.
Mike, Fran and Maryanne Filosa
October 18, 2020
Dear Joanne and Eric and grandchildren,
Our deepest sympathy for the great loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather,
Love and God Bless,
Michael and Fran Filosa
Maryanne Filosa
Denny LaForce
October 18, 2020
Ken’s accomplishments in the business world were impressive working his way up from a machinist to a partner in Worcester Gear and later to running Gallant Machine Works, but what I’ll remember about Ken was he was always a gentleman, honest and true, and always considerate of others. He lived by the golden rule and earned the respect of everyone he met. We have lost a truly good soul.
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Ralph Boucher
October 18, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. we grew up together in Farnumsville, now South Grafton. I went to school with Sheila.
My condolences to the family.
Ralph Boucher
Fredericksburg, Va.
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