Omerthea “Thea” Larochelle (LeFrancois), 103, of Northbridge, MA passed away peacefully. Born in Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Merilda (Paquin) LeFrancois.

She was employed at Emhart for 40 years before retirement. She was the wife of the late Lorenzo J. Larochelle who passed away in 1986. Together they had shared 46 years of marriage together. Omerthea spent many years living in Uxbridge, MA and New Britain, CT. She was an active member of St. Peter’s Church. She was a lover of all animals especially dogs and birds.

Thea is survived by her nephew Daniel and his wife Barbara of Worcester, MA along with many other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her 18 siblings.

Private services will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1141 Stanley St. New Britain.