Alvah W. Belcher Sr.

Alvah W. Belcher, Sr. died Friday Nov, 30th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a sudden, brief illness. He joined his wife Peggy, the love of his life, who died last year after 65 years of marriage. After residing in Ashland most of their life they retired to Englewood, Fla where they became "snowbirds". Al was the founder of Belchers Appliance in Framingham which is owned and operated by two of his sons. He is survived by his child- ren Amy LaFrance and her husband Allan of Uxbridge, Charlie Belcher and wife Robin of Atlanta, Ga., Gregg Belcher and wife Judy of Ashland, Alan Belcher and his wife Judy of Milford, Pam Paulhus and her husband Bob, with whom he lived, and Sue Kadra of Holliston. He had 9 Grand- Children and was pre-deceased by his Grand - Son Nicho las Kadra in 2001. He was also blessed with 6 Great-Grand Children. Al was a true gentleman who was respected and admired by all who knew him. He will be most remembered for his sense of humor and love of his family in which he took great pride. A private celebration of his life, per his request, will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ashland Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 112, Ashland, Ma. 01721.