Richard M. Courchesne

WORCESTER: Richard M. Courchesne, 62, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2010, in his home. He leaves his fiancÃe and longtime companion Judi Bernstein of Worcester; his step-daughter, Rachel Wilson and her husband Paul; and many cousins. He was born in Somerville, son of the late Maurice R. and Adrienne M. (Lavoie) Courchesne. He graduated from Matignon High School in Cambridge and Boston State College. He later earned a Masters Degree from Boston College. Richard worked as a systems analyst and consultant in the field of information technology for many years. He was a longtime member and regular communicant at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. He enjoyed photography, literature and computers and music. CALLING HOURS will be held from 5 to 8 p. m. on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, and from 9:15 to 10:15 A. M. on THURSDAY, FEB. 18, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 a. m. on THURSDAY, FEB. 18, in OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH, 1290 Grafton St. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. The family suggests donations in memory of Richard be made to the Memorial Fund of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St. , Worcester, MA 01604. Directions, obituary and condolence book available at www. kellyfuneralhome. com.