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Ralph Atchue Obituary
West Boylston - Ralph H. Atchue, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Deborah Wyman Atchue, his son and daughter-in-law Scott and Kathleen Atchue of West Boylston and their children Griffin, Regan and Evan, daughter and son-in-law Saara and George Cox of Spencer and their children Jordan and Delaney, and daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Sean Lemay of West Boylston and their children Charlotte and Samuel. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law Marjorie and William Clark of West Boylston, and their children Tara Clark Carelli of Grafton, William Clark of Rutland and Brian Clark of Washington DC, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Ralph was pre-deceased by his sister Donna Marie Atchue, brother Michael Williams and step-sister Eleanor Boucher.
Ralph was born in Worcester, son of the late Ralph Atchue and Shirley (Atchue) Supernor and pre-deceased by his step-father Melvin Supernor. He graduated from North High School and proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard. He worked for the US Postal Service for 35 years, serving as Post Master in many local communities. He was an active member of St. Michaels on the Heights Church for over 50 years and a member of the West Boylston American Legion Post. He enjoyed fixing everything and anything, wandering Home Depot, making people laugh, watching his grandchildren play sports, vacationing in FL and Maine, playing cards once a week with his buddies, coaching, playing golf, softball, disc golf and skiing – being around Ralph made everyone smile.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm in Nordgren Funeral Home 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. A funeral will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. in St. Michaels on the Heights Church 340 Burncoat St. Worcester. Graveside memorial to take place in the spring at Mount Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph's name may be made to St. Michael's on the Heights Memorial Fund or a charity that speaks to your heart. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please visit
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Kim Frysinger
March 18, 2018
He was a special person who I knew through the Post Office. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace in his passing. I know he will be missed!
Sharon Killion
March 18, 2018
Debbie and Family,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of your husband, Ralph and father of your children.
Thinking of you in this most difficult time.
Sharon Killion
Carl Zieminski
March 17, 2018
Debbie, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
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Nicole Boucher-Eccleston
March 15, 2018
My deepest condolences goes to your family he was sweet man.
Bandstand Committee Pat Barrie & Jack McCormick
March 13, 2018
Marjorie & Bill, the Bandstand Committee sends our love, prayers & sympathy in the loss of your brother. What a fight he fought and thankful he isn't suffering any more. Not easy for you as he was still young but hope the comfort of friends & family will help you through your loss.
North High School Alumni Association
March 13, 2018
The North High School Alumni Association sends our prayers & deepest sympathy in the loss of yet another classmate. He fought a good fight with that dreaded disease, but is now at peace & suffering no more. Draw on the memories you have of his life and hopefully they will be a great comfort to you all.
Al & Shirley Gould
March 11, 2018
Margie, Billy & family - So very sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. What a great guy he was. Loved your brother. May he rest in peace. Al & Shirley Gould
March 11, 2018
Debbie, I'm so sorry to here of this sad news, i hope you are doing well. Ralph was always fun to be around. I remember how he would walk up the stairs on his hands when you would come and visit my mom. I wish all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Love you Steven S
Tom DonahueLast Name
March 11, 2018
Oh what a sock for me to see a great guy a great friend another one of the old spa guys gone.Deb and Marj its been a long time that has gone by seems like yesterday,my heart goes out to you and your familys RIP Ralph you will be missed by the world. tommy donahue
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