James T. Turcotte CHELMSFORD - James T. Turcotte, 84, a World War II veteran and a resident of Chelmsford for more than 40 years who had managed a cleaners in Chelmsford, died yesterday, Nov. 5, at D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell. He was the husband of Ethel (Bailey) Turcotte. He was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on Dec. 14, 1919, a son of the late Archibald and Theresa (McGoff) Turcotte. Mr. Turcotte served in the Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was the manager of Care Cleaners of Chelmsford. He was a member of the Woodworker's Club and a former member of the Merrimack Valley Chorale. Mr. Turcotte was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Ralph Turcotte of Beverly; a daughter, Noor Ahmed and her husband Afhan of Milton, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Diane Shamas and her husband Kenneth of Chelmsford; a stepson, Barry McKinnon of Brookline; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Sister Helen Turcotte of Holyoke; a brother, Paul Turcotte of Atlanta; and many nieces and nephews. Published in the Lowell Sun on 11/6/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts