William Lachance

William E. Lachance, 81, of Danvers, passed away at Lahey Hospital in Burlington after a prolonged illness. He was the husband of the late Paula (Ferguson) Lachance with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was born in Salem to William and Katherine (McHugh) Lachance. He was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Holten High School in 1960. He served our country with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. William was employed at Mass Electric for 42 years and served as President of the union for many years. He was a member of the Danvers Fish and Game Club where he served as President as well as a member of the Board of Directors. William enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, and boating. He was a devoted father and grandfather. William is survived by two children and their spouses, Susan and Edward Henry of Danvers and David and Laurie Lachance of Methuen, a sister, Andrea and her husband Merrill Hutchinson of Middleton, a brother, Robert and his wife Susan Lachance of Tewksbury and six grandchildren Dr. Katherine Henry, Patrick Henry and his fiancé Rowan Pereira, Josie Henry and her fiancé Zaria Harvey, Emma Henry, and Sophia and Drew Lachance. William’s family will be receiving friends and family on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 3-6 PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.