Robert V. Touchette of Amelia Island died November 29, 2018 after a short illness.

Mr. Touchette was born at home in Mexico, Maine on October 10, 1930, to Joseph W. and Loretta (Legere) Touchette.  He was educated in parochial and public schools of Rumford, Maine and graduated from Stephens High School in the class of 1949.  He attended the University of Maine with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Pulp and Paper Technology.  After serving as a Lieutenant in the Artillery, he returned the University of Maine and under a teaching assistantship earned a M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering while becoming a member of several academic honor societies.  He later received an M.B.A. degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

While in the service he married Marion Martel of Eastchester, New York, on August 20 ^th , 1955.  They had twin daughters Mary L. and Janice M. and one son Robert "Bob" J.

After college he joined the International Paper Company at the mill in Ticonderoga, New York.  Progressing through the ranks he was named mill manager in 1967.  He subsequently managed mills for International Paper in Maine, Louisiana and South Carolina, in addition to assignments in the corporate office in New York City.  In 1983, Mr. Touchette joined Miami Paper Corporation in West Carrollton, Ohio as President, followed by being named President of Flambeau Paper Company in Park Falls, Wisconsin and President of Cross Pointe Paper Company with corporate offices in St. Paul, Minnesota.

On November 23 ^rd , 1984, he married the former Rosann (La Pointe) Kingsley.  She brought 7 children to the marriage.  Their lives have been filled with love and happiness.  In their retirement, they especially enjoyed being visited and visiting with their children and grandchildren.  They were avid tennis players as well as occasional golfers while also enjoying social occasions with their many friends on Amelia Island and elsewhere.

Mr. Touchette is survived by his wife Rosann, who now resides in Palm City, Florida, his son Robert J. Touchette and significant other Allison Barrow of Raleigh, North Carolina, daughter Mary Clontz husband Jerry of Summerville, South Carolina, daughter Janice Touchette of St. Paul, Minnesota, Step Children: Margaret Glaser and husband Hans of Pauma Valley, California, Harry "Butch" Kingsley and wife Cindy of Port St. Lucie, Florida, John Kingsley and wife Leslie of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Mary Pauly and husband Jeffery of Palm City, Florida, Michelle Naughton and husband Jack of Grants Pass, OR, Monique Berube of Troy, New York, James Kingsley and wife Mary Anne of Lowville, New York, Twelve grandchildren: Matthew, Martine, Hannah, Jake, Danielle, Christopher, Haley, James, Benjamin, Molly, Jeremy and Jenna, Three Great Grandchildren: Marqual, Marcell and Landon.

He was predeceased by his parents and both brothers, Norman and Edward Touchette.

At his request, there will be no service.  Contributions as a memorial may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Florida 34997.

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