Michael S. Rotchford

Wareham - Mr. Michael S. Rotchford, of Wareham, formerly of Waltham, died Friday, October 21, 2011 in his home. He was 52.

Mike was born on April 1, 1959 in Waltham a son of Edward R. Rotchford and the late Margaret "Barbara" (Curtin) Rotchford. A 1977 graduate of Waltham High School he was a life-long resident until moving to Wareham 12 years ago.

He owned and operated Rotchford Home Improvement Company before taking a position as property manager at Audi of Brookline.

As a carpenter by trade his signature trademarks were a pencil tucked by his ear and his tape measure in hand. Remembered and admired as a talented and skilled carpenter Mike was handy by nature and always willing to lend a hand to his family, friends and neighbors. In stature he was built like a bull but described by his family as soft as a teddy bear. With a contagious and affable spirit he had a wonderful ability to make people comfortable and laugh even up to his dying days. He will be so very missed.

Mike leaves his wife, Virginia M. "Ginger" (Cobuccio) Rotchford; his children, Edward R. "Eddie" Rotchford, of Wareham, Jon S. Poulack of Brockton, Stephen J. Poulack of Plymouth, Kristyn Rotchford and Stacey Rotchford; his father, Edward R. "Bob" Rotchford of Waltham; his siblings, Steven R. Rotchford of Waltham, Gregg D. Rotchford and his wife, Maureen, of Framingham and Joyce R. Rotchford of Watertown; close family friends, Brian W. Parsons of Plymouth and Sean B. Franson of Brockton; his in-laws, Anthony and Virginia "Ginny" (Bono) Cobuccio of Medford, Anthony Cobuccio and his wife, Roberta, Louis Cobuccio and his wife, Ellen, all of Tewksbury and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Michael's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Tuesday, October 25th, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday in Saint Patrick's Church, 82 High Street, Wareham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Wareham.

In gratitude for the wonderful care shown to Mike his family asks that memorials in his name be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, 02360.