SPENCER-Henry W. “Hank” Bracconnier, of Spencer, passed away peacefully August 30th, 2007 at Kindred Hospital, Leicester, with his children, sister, niece, friend June, and the caring staff of Kindred by his side. He lived at Howe Village for the last 5 years and enjoyed his home very much. He leaves 5 children, Greg Bracconnier and his wife Rachel of Brookfield, Nancy Murphy and her husband Terry of Charlton, Heidi Boucher and her companion Frank of West Brookfield, Jackie Taylor and her companion Gerry of West Brookfield and Marie Duggan and her companion Tony of North Brookfield; 2 sisters, Edna Gregory of Rochdale and Hazel Swallow of Bloomington, CA; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Spencer, the son of the late Andrew and Florence (Tucker) Bracconnier. His grandparents were the late Antoine and Rose Jane Bracconnier Jr., who raised 15 children on Mechanic Street in the 1800’s, the last of whom is Irene Butcher. He joined the Army when he was 17 years old and served with the 62nd Engineering Battalion during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Albert H. Prouty VFW Post 3439 of North Brookfield. Mr. Bracconnier worked for Diamond T. Trucking in Worcester as a diesel mechanic and drove tractor trailer for many years. He enjoyed fishing, country music, Spencer history, trivia with family, friends, family gatherings, and social times with his friend Bill.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday September 10th, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. in the Spencer Fish & Game, 155 Mechanic Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Homeless Veteran’s Shelter, 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01609. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, is directing arrangements.
Henry always said, "Live life to the fullest, it is shorter than you think."