Joseph Norman Aucoin

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Carol Aucoin. Also, his daughter Jody Culcasi, her husband Peter, and their daughter Madison of Northbridge, Ma. He also leaves eight stepchildren: John Soare of Worcester, Ma., Karen Chimento of Portsmouth, RI., Gilbert Gothing of Hubbardston, Ma., Cheryl O'Connell of Lancaster Ma., Steven Gothing of Cupertino, Ca., Kristine Gavin of Lancaster, Ma., Jon Gothing of Jamaica Plain, Ma. and Andrea Gothing of Cupertino, Ca. Joe leaves a nephew, Ronald Pomerleau, and his wife, Rena, of Glenn, NH.

Joe retired as Staff Sergeant in the US Army Special Forces on October 4, 1993 after serving 22 years. Joe spent many years in sales. He loved life and the outdoors. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was a member of the Special Forces Association and a proud friend of Bill W.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Worcester Healthcare Center for their kindness and care of Joe.

Donations can be made in Joe's name to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758541 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8541.

Funeral will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Ma........