(MyKeeneNow) – Martin Charles Rocheleau, 90, of Fitzwilliam, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, surrounded by his family, following a brief period of declining health.

Rocheleau was born on Feb. 26, 1934, to the late Mildred (Boucher) and Emile Vernal Rocheleau Sr. He graduated from Troy High School in 1952. After graduation, he served in the United States Army as a vehicle mechanic during the Korean War from 1953 to 1956.

He married Carol Ann (Primrose-Bartley) on Sept. 19, 1983, in a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Pines. Rocheleau was previously married to the late Diana Rocheleau.

Rocheleau worked as a millwright and maintenance mechanic for many years. He also served as a volunteer-call firefighter for the town of Troy and the Meadow Wood Fire Department for 18 years.

An outdoors enthusiast, Rocheleau enjoyed crossword puzzles, cross-country skiing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling in New Hampshire and Maine. He took particular joy in building snowmobile trails. Known for his craftsmanship, Rocheleau built various projects, including garden box beds for his wife, Carol Ann, wherever they lived.

Rocheleau is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Rocheleau of Fitzwilliam; his children, Charles Floyd Rocheleau and his wife, Heather, of Swanzey, Christopher Mark Rocheleau and his wife, Tammy, of Troy, Renee Rougier and her husband, Michael, of Chester, Vt., Leslie Matson and her husband, David, of Troy, Morgan Matthew Bartley of Fitzwilliam, and Kim Noel Bartley of Spokane, Wash.; his sister, Jane Rideout of Keene; his grandchildren, Sumer, Craig, Alana, Rylee, Harlan, John, Fred, Cathi, Matthew, Conlan, Rosendo, Michael, and Nichole; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings, Emile Vernal Jr., Edward, Phylis, Ann, and Marsha.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematories, 46 South Winchester Street, West Swanzey. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.