Obituary of Ernest J. Hachey

Ernest J. Hachey of Fitchburg, decorated Army vet, WWII; 87 FITCHBURG Ernest J. Hachey, 87, of Fitchburg, MA, died peacefully in his home, on Wednesday morning, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 19,1921, in Rogersville, N.B., Canada, the son of George and Agnes (Doiron) Hachey. Ernest had attended school in Maine and graduated from high school in Jay, Maine. In 1942, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during WW2. He participated in the battle at Normandy and also in the Rhineland Ardennes. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He received the Bronze Star for his service. He worked for over 30 years as a machine operator for Weyerhauser Paper and then Crocker Paper in Fitchburg, retiring in 1983. Ernest enjoyed spending most of his time with his family especially his granddaughters. He was an avid Red Sox fan. He was also a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Fitchburg. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie B. (Dupuis) Hachey and had celebrated their anniversary on September 10, 2008. He also leaves his daughter, Carol and her husband, Michael Gentry of Fitchburg, MA; his sister, Elodianne Richard in Leicester, MA; two granddaughters, Vanessa and Alyssa Gentry, both of Fitchburg, MA; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brothers, Placide Hachey of Livermore, Maine, Jude Hachey in Maine, and one sister, Annie Hachey. HACHEY The funeral will be held on Monday September 29, 2008 from the Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 59 Vernon St., Fitchburg. Burial will be in Massachusetts Veteran's Cemetery in Winchendon, MA at 1:00 p.m. Calling hours at the funeral home are on Sunday afternoon from 2 until 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Divisified Home Health Care/Hospice Program, 25 Tucker Dr. Leominster, MA 01453.