DEROCHE Kenneth E.

Date de Décès: 2005-08-24

Date de Parution: 2005-08-26

Source: Derry News, NH, US

Kenneth E. DeRoche, 56, of Derry died Aug. 24, 2005 at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., on Oct. 11, 1948, a son of the late Kenneth C. and Marion (Houle) DeRoche. He had lived in Derry for the past 20 years, and formerly lived in Massachusetts. Mr. DeRoche was employed as a horseshoer for 20 years and had been teaching blacksmithing in Derry for the past four years. He was a member of the new England Blacksmith Association and served as past president of Southern New England Farriers Association.He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Charlene (Roussell) DeRoche of Derry, two daughters, Amy DeRoche of Nashua and Amanda DeRoche and her husband, Tony Brooks, of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Joyce Casaceli and Dottie Belanger, both of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.Arrangements: Friends may call on Friday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sonshine Food Pantry, c/o the First Baptist Church, 4 Crystal Avenue, Derry, NH 03038. To view an online memorial, send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneranlhome.com.