William G. Raiche, 91, of Kennebunk, Maine and formerly of Nashua and Hudson, passed away Monday evening, May 6, 2019 at his daughter’s home after a period of declining health.
Mr. Raiche was born in Manchester on May 12, 1927, a son of the late Henry E. and Alda J. (Beaulieu) Raiche. After his family moved to Nashua in 1930, Bill attended local schools, and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1945. He served with the Navy near the end of World War II from June 1945 to June 1946.
After his military service, Bill furthered his education at Florida State University. He was employed as a foreman with the former J.F. McElwain Shoe Company in Nashua for many years and later worked for Nike in South Korea.
He was a longtime communicant of Infant Jesus Church and held membership in the American Legion James E. Coffey Post #3 of Nashua. In his leisure time, Bill was an avid golfer.
Bill was the husband of Marguerite R. “Maggie” (Migneault) Raiche, whom he married on May 12, 1951 and shared 65 wonderful years together until her passing on February 6, 2017.
Members of his family include his four children, Michael Raiche and his wife Kelly, Thomas Raiche, Russell Raiche and Christine Ylonen and her husband Bobby; eight grandchildren, Meghan Stockbridge, Brian Raiche, Carolyn Barker, Chelsea Lowe and her husband Daniel, Matthew Raiche and his wife Colleen, John Raiche and his wife Lynn, Adam Raiche, and the late Stephen M. Raiche; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother, Russell H. Raiche of Fort Myers, FL; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife and parents, Bill was also predeceased by a brother, Donald M. Raiche; and a sister, Estelle Miller.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday afternoon, May 9th from 4 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church), 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice,com
