TOUPONCE, Francis Charles

The Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona Thursday, October 23, 2008 Francis Charles Touponce, 84, of Camp Verde, Ariz., died Oct. 21, 2008. He was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Great Barrington, Mass., the son of Charles and Theresa Touponce. He proudly served his country during World War II as a Private First Class in the U.S. Army and received two purple hearts for his dedication and bravery. Professionally, Francis worked as an oil burner technician with John B. Hull. He was also known as an electrician, home builder and a wonderful musician-having played in a band for 20 years. Francis leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Christine Touponce of Camp Verde; his son, Francis Charles Touponce Jr. (Beverly) of Pittsfield, Mass.; two daughters, Roberta J. Palmer (Wayne) of Great Barrington, Mass., and Betsy A. Sicurello (Robert) of Camp Verde. He was also the grandfather of 10 and the great-grandfather of 19. A graveside service with full military honors will be today, Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, located in Cave Creek, Ariz. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.