Wilfred "Willie" Frechette Jr., 87, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, due to complications from an automobile accident in Brooksville, Fla.
He was born in North Conway on May 18, 1929 to Wilfred J. Frechette Sr. and Arlene (Sargent) Frechette. He attended Conway grade schools and Kennett High School, where he was known for his baseball and basketball skills.
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