PUTNAM — Alfred R Touchette, Sr., 93, of Viens Street, died July 15, 2023. He was the husband of the late Germaine C. (LeBeau) Touchette. Born Nov. 17, 1929, in Dayville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ida (Charron) Touchette.
Alfred worked for Putnam Herzl as a Dye and chemical mixer for many years. He was the president of the Local 1426 union for 23 years.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a longtime member of the Thompson American Legion. Alfred enjoyed collecting coins, watching sports, and local politics.
He leaves two sons, Fred Touchette of Chepachet, and Joseph Touchette of Putnam; two daughters, Cheryl (William) Desjardin of Dayville, and Charlene (Raymond) Bennett of Danielson; sister, Agnes Cote of Danielson; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Edmond Touchette, Leon Touchette, Joseph Touchette, Donald Columbia, and sister Rita Dragon.
The Funeral Service was July 25 at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Danielson.

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