Leo J. Courtemanche, age 81, of Dudley, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Southbridge Rehabilitation Healthcare Center.

He leaves his wife of 58 years, Gloria J. (Regimbal) Courtemanche of Dudley; five sons, Randy Courtemanche of Webster, Robert Courtemanche of Webster, Steven Courtemanche of Webster, Gary Courtemanche of Webster and Michael Courtemanche of Dudley; a daughter, Sherry Courtemanche of Webster; four sisters, Jean Adamuska of Thompson, Juliette Bertrand  and her husband Wilfred, whom Leo was very close with,of Brimfield, Pauline Courtemanche of Southbridge and Sister Rose-Marie Courtemanche of the Sisters of the Holy Ghost; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Roger and Louis, and his sisters Rita, Emma  and Yvette (Helen). 

Leo was born in Southbridge, son of the late Flavien and Emilia (Duclos) Courtemanche and lived in Oxford before moving to Dudley.  He was a retired steel mill worker and textile worker.  He enjoyed fishing, salt water fishing and hunting.

There are no calling hours. Funeral services are private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.  Shaw-Majerick Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com, where you may light a candle or post a condolence message.

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