Louis PELOQUIN
Obituary

LOUIS PELOQUIN
PNEUMONIA VICTIM

Well Known Southbridge Resident Dies After Short Illness

SOUTHBRIDGE, Feb. 19. - Louis Peloquin, 72, one of the prominent French speaking citizens of the town died this morning at his home, 27 Coombs street, following a short illness from pneumonia. He was born in Sorell, P.Q., the son of Peter and Adelaine Dauphinais Peloquin. He has been a resident of this town practically all his life.

Mr. Peloquin was a member of Notre Deame church, and was one of the founders of Cercle Canadian. He was also a member of L'Union St. Jean Baptiste, Nipmuck Tribe, I.O.R.M., Southbridge Aerie, F.O.E., and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

He was one of the oldest members of the Southbridge Fire department, being connected with the company for more than 25 years, and was captain of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 for many years. For 30 years he was employed at the plant of the American Optical Co., retiring some time ago.

Twelve yeares ago he was appointed caretaker of the police station, which position he fulfilled efficiently up to the time of his sickness.

He is survived by his wife, Melina, and one daughter, Miss Flora Peloquin, and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Lavallee, both of this town.

Funeral services will be from his late home, Friday morning at 9.30 o'clock with a solemn high mass at Notre Dame church. Burial will be in Notre Dame church in charge of F.A. Sansoucy, undertaker.


Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 20, 1929

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