John J. Theriault

John J. Theriault, 89, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Champion Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Monday, October 7. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Briscoe) Theriault. Son of the late John B. and Mary (LeCouffe) Theriault, he was born in Boston and educated in Avon and Stoughton schools. Mr. Theriault was a Private 1st Class in the 8th Armored Division with the U.S. Army and a Veteran of World War II. He fought at Omaha Beach during the invasion of Normandy and in the Battle of the Bulge. He worked in shipping for Avon Sole for 28 years and Corcoran Shoe for 10 years. He was a member of the Rubber Workers Union. He was a life-member of the Knights of Columbus in Easton, the American Legion Post 89 and VFW Post 1645 both in Stoughton. He was also a member of the Stoughton Historical Society. He enjoyed stamp collecting in his free time.

Mr. Theriault is survived by his twin sister, Florence Wilkinson of Brockton. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest, Ralph, Norman and Earl Theriault. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Friday, October 11 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Thursday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Donations in John's memory may be made to Stoughton Historical Society, 6 Park St., Stoughton, MA 02072.