Edmond R. Touchette Sr

It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce the passing of Edmond Rene Touchette Sr. 83, of Windham Center. Although he fought to the very end, he entered eternal life peacefully and with family by his side on March 30, 2016 at Windham Hospital. Edmond was born August 14, 1932 in Dayville, CT to the late Joseph and Ida Touchette. He served in the U.S. Army and Navel Reserves and retired from the propane company after 45 years of service. Edmond enjoyed baseball and bowling in his early years, but most importantly he enjoyed being with his family, especially his loving wife Barbara of 60 years. Edmond leaves behind his wife; a son, Edmond Touchette Jr. and his wife April of Provo, Utah; two daughters, Deborah Linton of Willimantic, CT and Patricia Delnicki and her husband Kenneth of Woodstock Valley, CT; his two grandsons who he was so proud of Robert Linton and Travis Delnicki as well as many brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Monday, April 4, 2016 from 5-7 pm at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT 06226 His funeral service is 11 am Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Potter Funeral Home followed by a full military burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham.