Michael F. Dutile, 66

LACONIA — Michael F. Dutile, 66, of Winter Street died at home on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

Michael was born on Feb. 17, 1952, in Laconia, the son of Armand D. and Theresa (Carrier) Dutile.

He served in the Coast Guard.

Michael was a master oil heat technician for 46 years for Dutile & Sons Inc. Michael was the founder of Freedom Fuel, a non-profit program dedicated to helping veterans with their heating needs.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved his two grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Ricarda Lynn "Ricci" (Moore) Dutile of Laconia;, one son, Kevin Michael Dutile and his wife Rebekah of Laconia; one daughter, Angela Amelia Breitenstein and her husband Bill of Racine, Wisconsin; three brothers; Ronald Dutile and his wife Linda of Laconia, Dan Dutile and his wife Margo of Meredith, and Paul Dutile and his wife Kim of Arkansas; one sister, Linda Carrier of Arizona; two grandchildren, Damon Michael Shute and Lexi Emelia Shute; nieces, nephews and his beloved dog, Lulu.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Philip Dutile.

There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 5, at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. Burial will follow in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Fuel, c/o Dutile & Sons Inc, 242 Messer St., Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.