Joseph Louis Therrien

Therrien, Joseph Rochester- Joseph "Rene" Louis Therrien, 78, of 32 Western Ave died Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Born March 9, 1932 in Berlin, NH. He was the son of the late Hermenegilde and Marie (Marquis) Therrien. Rene had a strong work ethic and always kept very busy. He was a retiree of General Electric and an Army veteran. For many years he also operated an electronics business out of his home. Most recently Rene was employed at the Rochester toll booth. Rene was most known for his generosity and his kindness. He was a dedicated husband and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had many friends and treated strangers as neighbors. While Rene was a strong man he had a gentle spirit - he was easy with a smile, had warm blue eyes and was always singing. He loved the outdoors and was often found working in his yard stacking wood, tending the flowers and snow blowing driveways in the winter. He was a lobsterman for many years and enjoyed being on the ocean. When inside, Rene would often pass the time watching sports and nature shows or visiting with friends and family. Rene is already missed by the many that love him but his strong character and selfless approach to life carry on as inspiration for those who knew him. Members of his family include his wife of 57 years Doris A. (Mains) Therrien of Rochester. His daughters; Darlene McEwan and husband Wayne of Middleton, NH, Debra Baker and husband James of Florida, Kathy MacDonald and Dana Doyon of New Durham, and Kristen Cyr and husband Pat of Springvale, ME. His brothers; Raymond Therrien and wife Doris of Rochester and Robert Therrien of Gonic. His sisters; Marie Vachon and husband Valmore of Rochester, Sister Florence Therrien of Manchester, and Jeannie Alliare of Sanbornville, NH. Ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers Rosarie and Joseph Therrien and sister Theresa Mains. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Mary's Church, 71 Lowell Street, Rochester, NH 03867 or a charity of one's choice. A wake will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 11 AM at the St. Mary's Church, 71 Lowell Street, Rochester, NH 03867 with Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in the spring. Please visit/sign our online guestbook at www.edgerlyfh.com