Obituary of Edward L Bachand

Edward L. Bachand, 97 of Dudley, Mass passed away on Wednesday January 5th at Webster Manor after a period of declining health. Edward was born on December 3, 1924 in Somerville, Mass, the son of Edward E. and Mary E.(Noonan) Bachand. His wife, Constance A. (Pikora) Bachand predeceased him in 2014. He leaves 2 sons Thomas E Bachand and his wife Patricia of Woodstock, CT; and Daniel Bachand and his wife Debra of Dudley, MA; 2 grandchildren, Marissa Farbo and her husband Aaron; and Kevin E Bachand; 2 great grandchildren, Luis and Aleena Farbo. He leaves a sister, Mary LaRochelle of Southbridge, and was predeceased by a sister Ildea Skowron and a brother James Bachand. Edward served in the Army during World War II with the 1st Infantry Division at the Battle of The Bulge. He worked at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette as a press operator - retiring in 1987, after 37 years of service. He enjoyed taking day trips with his wife, fishing, and enjoyed family time. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at Bartel Funeral Home, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, Mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery – Webster, Mass. Donations may be made to the Dudley Veterans Council 71 West Main St Dudley, MA 01571