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Joseph Letourneau Obituary
He leaves three children, Michael Letourneau and his wife Kelly of Worcester, Cheryl Burgoyne and her husband Frank of Fitchburg, and Kevin Letourneau and his wife Tara of Spencer; his father, Francis W. Letourneau of Auburn; a brother, Steven Letourneau and his wife Andrea of Millbury; three sisters, Susan Samaha and her husband Louis of Shrewsbury and Englewood, FL, Denise Prunier of Princeton, MA and Mimi Coakley and her husband John of Tarpon Springs, FL; six grandchildren, Craig, Jaime, Katelyn, Madelyn, Emerson, and Alyssa; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a brother-in-law, Gary Prunier.
He was born in Worcester, son of Francis W. and the late Emma H. (Asselin) Letourneau, and lived in Worcester most of his life. He graduated from Holy Name High School and Fitchburg State College.
Joseph worked as an insurance salesman for Bankers Life & Casualty. He was a successful salesman who focused on helping others. He loved art, sketching, painting, woodworking, and barbequing. He was kind-hearted, had a wonderful sense of humor, was a great teacher, and was always there to lend a hand. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, April 28 from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph's Church, 35 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-3196.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Letourneau
Sheryll Collins
May 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a part of our artists community at Collins Artworks Art Center in Clinton. We sold some of his prints and he took a watercolor class from my husband. He will be greatly missed.
john ducat
April 28, 2010
kevin-very sorry to hear about your dad. please accept my deepest sympathies. john ducat
Andrea Healy
April 27, 2010
So sorry for your loss, Joe will be missed. He was a wonderful person who we will remember fondly.
Andrea Healy and Family
Les Rollins
April 27, 2010
I will miss his wit, his personality, his teaching ability but most of all I will miss the flying of rubber bands during every meeting. Joe Letourneau was a great man.
Elise, Marc and Jennifer Menkes
April 27, 2010
To Frank, Cheryl and family,
So sorry to here of such a loss to your family. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Jane Burgoyne
April 27, 2010
Dear Frank, Cheryl, Katelyn, Emmy and Maddy, Mike and family, Kevin and family - We are so very saddened to lose Pep. He was such a giving and gifted person, always loving his family and wanting to be there for them. We loved having him be a part of our family and we will miss him dearly. He was one of God's angels loaned to us. - Love, Mom/Jane and Peter, and Cynthia
April 26, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Acts 17:31
Jeanne Cloutier
April 26, 2010
To the Letourneau family:
I met Joe through my brother, Joe sold us our first set of Cutco knives, and kept in touch with my husband and I through the printing trade. I saw him in Dec. when my bother Ed Gingras passed away, he told us some stories about he and Ed, that made us laugh. May you all remember stories about Joe that will keep his memory alive. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jeanne Cloutier Venice FL
Haresh Tiwari
April 26, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lisa Beard-Novak
April 26, 2010
Cheryl, Mike, and Kev, I'm so deeply sorry for your sudden loss. He was a great guy who could always make you laugh. I'll never forget the "good lookin little guy." I hope your memories give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Fred Pais
April 26, 2010
To The Latourneau Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I knew Joe for about a year or a bit more. He was a great inspiration and equally shared his good humor. It wasn't unusual to be hit with an occasional elastic band or paper ball, but that provided a break in routine.
I will miss him and our friendship.
Cookie O'Leary
April 26, 2010
My husband Terry and I are so sorry hear of Joe's sudden passing. He was a wonderful and caring person. He was a distant cousin to me and a my husband knew him from the printing trade and we both thought very highly of him.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayer.
April 26, 2010
To the Letourneau Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you as you grieve the sudden loss of a warm, caring compassionate man. While I knew Joe for too short a time, he did much to help and teach me. We sat near each other during our call days and it was our standard joke that as Joe started to sing his little song I would say to him "Joe, Don't give up the day job." He would give me a big smile and just go on singing...I am going to miss that fun moment each day I make my calls.
Karen & Dave Schurga
April 26, 2010
Cheryl, Frank, girls, and all of the Letourneau family ,We are so sorry for your loss.May warm memories and great times shared together ease your grief and bring you strength and comfort during this sad time.
Bonnie Espino
April 26, 2010
I didn't know Joe very long but we shared a kinship being short and all. Who else is going to relate to the "short" jokes with me? I send to the family all my good thoughts and prayers to help you thru this difficult time.
Marie Nicholas
April 26, 2010
To the Letourneau Family,
Joe was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a kind hearted sole and had a great sense of humor. He touched many lives and will not be forgotten. May you all share the love he had for everyone and may that love help you through this difficult time.
kathy wisniewski
April 26, 2010
Dear Kevin and Tara,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad....may your memories bring you peace, comfort , and joy.
Ed Glasner
April 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sean Burgoyne
April 26, 2010
Our prayers are with the WHOLE family. God has called him for a reason.
Cheryl, We are praying for strength, love, and support with your family.
Sean & Tammy
Debbie Erickson
April 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry Glynn
April 26, 2010
Cheryl (and entire Letourneau Family),
Our deepest sympathy to all of you- He was such a good dad, grandfather and friend.He truly touched many lives and everyone who knew him has a great Joe Letourneau story !! He will be missed, but his memories we'll always have in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Jerry and Paula Glynn
Donna Erickson
April 26, 2010
My sympathies to the Letourneau family. I remember Joe with great fondness and enjoyed being his sister-in-law. Mike, Cheryl and Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Aunt Donna
Alfred & Rita Cardin
April 26, 2010
To the Letourneau Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have known Joe for almost 50 years and have found him to be a true gentleman and dear friend. We will keep Joe in our daily prayers.
Meimarides Family
April 26, 2010
Our condolences to Cheryl, Frank, the girls, and the entire Letourneau family. Steve and Jeanne Meimarides
April 26, 2010
Great memories and fun times with Joe at Holy Name!!-Glenn Mathieu
Susan Flynn
April 26, 2010
To Joe's Beloved Family,
My heart is broken for all of you. Joe was totally devoted to his children & grandchildren. I can't even imagine the depth of your sadness and loss.
He was a wonderful, gentle man who valued his family & friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Paul Etienne
April 26, 2010
My condolences to you all who will suffer from the loss of this great man Mr Letourneau.
Jamie Markewicz
April 26, 2010
Cheryl and Frank, My thoughts are with you durring this difficult time. Joe was a good soul and I will allways have fond memories of him. I hope you find comfort among the family and friends that had the pleasure to know him. My condolences to all of Joe's family.
April 26, 2010
Mike, Cheryl, & Kev - We're thinking of you during this difficult time and remembering your dad fondly.
Adam & Beth
Jef Felch
April 26, 2010
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of your Dad. He truly was a kind person and very funny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love Jef, Tammy, Jef, and Kirsten
Linda Erickson
April 26, 2010
My love and heartfelt sympathy goes out to our children; Mike, Cheryl and Kevin and to our six grandchildren during this very sad and tragic time. Your Dad loved you all very much and his love will always be with you as will mine. Love, Mom
Mitchel Freeman
April 26, 2010
Our condolences to the entire Letourneau family.
Michele Miller
April 26, 2010
To Joe's family and friends,
I was saddened to see that Joe had passed away. I saw him in December at my uncle's funeral and I loved the stories he had shared with us about their friendship.
April Steward
April 26, 2010
To Cheryl, Michael and Kevin - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you go through this difficult time.
Jef Felch
April 26, 2010
We are so sorry for your sudden loss of your Dad. He truly was a kind hearted person and very funny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Jef,Tammy,Jef, and Kirsten
John Riley
April 26, 2010
To Denise, Michelle, and Nicole:
My sympathies to you during this time of sorrow on the loss of your brother and uncle Joe. I hope and pray that Joe is enjoying Gary's friendship in heaven. RIP, Joseph Letourneau.
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