Thomas Joseph Dutcher, 86, of Moncton, NB, passed away on June 30, 2026 at the Villa du Repos. Born in Meadow Brook, NB, he was the son of the late Frank and Delina (Bourque) Dutcher.

Thomas was a welder by trade and loved to work. He started working for Scotties Welding at the early age of 13 years old. He started Dutcher’s Welding in his early 20’s, worked for the Saint John Refinery, Irving and Lepreau, then moved to Sarnia, ON. He moved back home, and operated Tom Dutcher’s Auto Repair in Moncton for 10 years, and then retired in 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia (Anderson/Stewart) Dutcher; Tom's sons: Terry Dutcher of Moncton, Brian Dutcher of Riverview, Ricky Dutcher of Riverview and Danny Dutcher (Odette) of Notre-Dame; one daughter-in-law, Laurie (LeBlanc) Dutcher of Riverview; his extended family: Dwayne Stewart of Miramichi and Cheryl Murray of Moncton; his son-in-law, Jody Murray of Fredericton; eight grandchildren: Breanna Dutcher of Moncton, Latashia Dutcher of Riverview, Sabrina MacVicar (Ethan) of Calgary, AB, Kayla Willison (John) of Summerside, PE, Brady Dutcher of Riverview, Christian Murray of Fredericton, Megan Francescutti (Mike) and Cody Stewart (Mykayla), all of Fredericton; one great-grandson, Oliver MacVicar; three sisters: Jeannette Longphee (late Joe) and Olive Leger (late Harvey), both of Moncton, and Helene LeBlanc (late Levi) of East Hartford, CT; as well as his nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers: Paul (Bella), Raymond, David and Robert.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Friday July 17 from 2 to 4 pm followed by prayers at 4 pm. In memory of Thomas, a contribution to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).

Words of comfort and donations may be done at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.