Obituary: Wilfred "Pop" Therrien, Jr.

Wilfred Therrien September 29, 1930  -  January 27, 2016                     Lebanon, ME- Wilfred J. “Pop” Therrien, Jr., 85, of 479 River Road Lebanon, ME died Wednesday Jan. 27, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Bethany in Strafford, NH after a period of failing health. He was born Sept. 29, 1930 in Hartford, VT, the son of the late Wilfred J. and Maude (Royer) Therrien, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a combat engineer in the 3rd Division, First Infantry. He was in four major offenses in Korea. Wilfred owned and operated Therrien’s Plumbing and Heating for many years. Prior to this he owned several restaurants in Rochester and New Durham and one of the first pizza parlors. He lived in Lebanon, ME for over 50 years and had his masters in plumbing and heating. He enjoyed woodworking and traveling in their RV. He especially liked singing, reading his Bible and had a great Christian faith. Wilfred gave the gift of laughter to all who knew him.  The widower of Rosella Therrien who died in 2014 after 60 years of marriage, he is survived by sons, Alan and wife Janet Therrien and Wilfred J. Therrien III both of Lebanon, ME.; daughters, Sharon and husband Robert Dockham, Lebanon, ME., Bethany and husband Edward Matthews, Strafford, NH, Pam and husband Greg Beach, Palmer. Alaska, Wendy Therrien, Acton, ME., Elaina and husband Randy Searles, Milo, ME.; 27 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; sister, Theresa Paquette, San Bernadino, CA. and several nieces and nephews. Wilfred along with his wife raised their grandson Ryan Therrien from birth until he graduated from college. He was predeceased by daughter, Sheila Blake, Darlene Shapleigh and son Daniel Therrien. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be Tuesday Feb. 2, 2016 at 11AM in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. Burial with military honors will be held in Milton Mills Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Senior Helpers, 62 Portsmouth Avenue, Suite 4, Stratham, NH 03885.