EARLEVILLE, Md. — Gerard Jude Touchette, age 65, of Earleville, Md., passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

Born in Rumford, Maine, on July 16, 1949, Gerard was a son of the late Albert J. Touchette and Jeannette (Desjardins) Touchette. He made his career as a technician with the Cecil County Public School District.

In addition to his parents, Gerard was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Gabriella (Rosu) Touchette; sons, Brian Touchette of Newark, Del., and Kevin Touchette, of Wood Dale, Ill., both formerly of Norway, Maine; stepsons, Alexandru and Florin Iftinca both of Earleville, Md.; and sisters, Louise Caron and Doris Stone both of Rumford, Maine.

A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, Del., where a visitation for family and friends was held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cecil County Public Schools, Attn. Technology Scholarships, 201 Booth St., Elkton, MD 21921.

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