CLAREMONT — Theobald “Ted” Frechette, 99, of Claremont, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Sullivan County Health Care in Unity.
He was born Sept. 25, 1918, in St. Ferdinand Halifax, Québec, Canada, the son of Saul Gregoire and Arthemise Athala (Huot) Frechette.
Ted had worked at Joy Manufacturing for more than 30 years, and Gilbert Bear Alignment Garage. He was a lifelong member St. Mary’s Parish in Claremont, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge for many years.
He enjoyed music and playing his violin.
The surviving family includes his son, Richard Frechette of Hooksett, New Hampshire; a granddaughter, Allison Coyne Carroll and great-grandson, Aiden Carroll, of Hinesburg, Vermont, also many nieces and nephews in Canada.
He was predeceased by his wife, Vina (Martell) Frechette, whom he married July 31, 1946, and she passed away Oct. 16, 2007; a daughter, Karen A. Coyne and nine siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, at St. Mary Church in Claremont, with the Very Rev. Father Shawn Therrien VG officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sullivan County Health Care, 5 Nursing Home Drive, Unity, NH 03743.
Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes, Inc., 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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