MANCHESTER -- Adam "Ray" Rocheleau Jr., 77, died Feb. 11, 2011, at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born in Manchester Aug. 17, 1933, to Adam and Alberta (Bineau) Rocheleau Sr., and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester.
He had been a carpenter, electrician and most recently worked for the Hillsborough County Superior Court in the maintenance department. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of the American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post. He enjoyed attending flea markets.
Family members include his wife of 52 years, Therese (Bilodeau) Rocheleau of Manchester; two sons, Mark L. Rocheleau and John A. Rocheleau, both of Manchester; five grandchildren; a sister, Rachel Radwan of Manchester; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A committal service with military honors is Monday at 10 a.m. in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. A memorial Mass will be in the Precious Blood Monastery Chapel at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester 03104.
J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information or online guest book, please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.
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February 18, 2011
To Terry and Family,
We are sorry for your lost he will be missed .We will miss seeing Ray on his scooter in the back yard and talking with him. The Rockholt Family
February 15, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. May your hearts heal quickly and your memories of him last forever. The Germain Family
Deb Butterworth
February 13, 2011
So sorry to hear of your lose. He was one of a kind. We've lost touch through the years but I still have fond memories of the family.
Deborah Allard Butterworth
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