Francis A. Marcheterre
September 14, 1931 ~ June 2, 2018
Francis A. Marcheterre, 86, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of the late Carol (Casey) Marcheterre.
Born in Salem on September 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Leona (Mallette) Marcheterre. He was raised and educated in Beverly and was a graduate of Beverly High School.
Frank served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Until the time of his retirement, he was employed by the New England Telephone Company.
He enjoyed history and reading. He was especially devoted to his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
He leaves his children, Donna Guilmain and her husband Rodney of Virginia, David Marcheterre and his wife Annemarie of Peabody, Diane Delande of Danvers, Karen Walters and her husband Peter of Danvers, and Joanne Marcheterre of Danvers, his daughter-in-law, Khristina Marcheterre of Danvers, 11 grandchildren, Nathan Guilmain and his wife Trisha, Julie Criner and her husband Drew, Gabrielle, Garrison, and Gregory Marcheterre, Danielle Zenga and her husband Daniel, Rebecca Grady and her husband Edward, Tara Devaney and her husband James, Jessica and Melanie Delande, and Megan Walters, 7 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Claudette Reagan and Joanne Marcheterre, and a brother, Richard Marcheterre. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Marcheterre, and his brothers Donald, Henry, Robert, and Wilfred Jr.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s name may be made to Special Olympics, 512 Forest St., Marlborough, MA 01752. www.LyonsFuneral.com.
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Our deepest sympathies. Fran and Carol were such terrific people. They touched so many lives in so many special ways. I will never forget how wonderful they both were to me and my family. My prayers are with all of you. – Betty Harding Laramee
So sorry to her the passing of such a nice man. Having grown up with the “Chestnut St Gang” and the Marcheterre family, Frank was always a great friend to us kids. Always willing to lend a ride and offer a helping hand. He was such an even-keeled guy, I can’t remember a single time I’d ever seen him angry. It’s been many years since I’ve seen or talked to Frank but I’ll miss him. He was such a huge part of all our younger years.
-Kurt Flachbart
Mr. Marcheterre, you were a big part of my younger years and made all the children in the neighborhood feel like you were a second father to all of us. You never let any kid go without and we’re always there for your children, their friends, your grandchildren. Everyone young and old that knew you remember you had a heart of gold. I have tons of memories I will keep forever close to my heart… your house I spent spent a lot of time at, sometimes more than my own. You are a man I am thankful to have met and may you Rest In Peace. ~Shelley Sauchuk Barbieri
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I’m so sorry to hear this I remember him from the old days great man thoughts are with you all
Never a better man walked up and down Chestnut Street with a small child’s hand holding
his….
Francis “Frank””Frannie””Grandpa” Marcheterre was a MAN! Many never knew the heart
that he held within. However, the neighborhood kids ,Mom &,Dads, and His Children
……KNEW THE REAL FRANK MARCHETERRE…………..
endlessly, tirelessly, after a full day at work at the phone company, this man’s escape, was the little ones……………..
Rest Easy, with a cold one!
Let Peace, Love, and the Little Ones surround you…
Please accept my condolences. If there is anything l can do, please call. Sincerely Vick G.