John R. GAMACHE

NEW BEDFORD -- John R. Gamache, 41, of New Bedford died unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital Sunday, March 13, 2005. He was the husband of Michelle L. (Means) Gamache of New Bedford. Born Jan. 5, 1964, in New Bedford, he was the son of Florence C. (Duchesneau) Gamache of Fairhaven and the late Raymond L. Gamache Sr. . He grew up in Fairhaven and had been living in New Bedford for the past 15 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fairhaven. Mr. Gamache graduated from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, and he enjoyed freshwater fishing with his son. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit and infectious laugh. His greatest pride and joys were his children, Jenna and Patrick. He was happiest when he was with them and his wife, Michelle. He was kind and generous and always willing to lend a helping hand. He also had a special affection for the elderly. He is survived by his widow; his mother; a daughter, Jenna Gamache of New Bedford; a son, Patrick Gamache of New Bedford; three sisters, Miriam E. Manley of New Bedford, Martha A. Guillotte of New Bedford and Kristin F. Robidoux of Fairhaven; three brothers, Raymond L. Gamache Jr. of Fairhaven, Matthew A. Gamache of Fairhaven and his twin brother, James G. Gamache of New Bedford; his maternal grandmother, Leona B. (Fleurent) Duchesneau; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in River-Side Cemetery, Fairhaven.