Southbridge: John C. "Jack" Litchfield, 73, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11 ^th , in his home after a brief illness.

He leaves his two sons, Corey Litchfield and his wife Gillian of Sutton and Jason Litchfield and his fiancé Dawn Lonchiadas of Dudley; his sister, Lauren Chamberland of Fort Myers, FL; his former wife, Christine (Stelmach) Toye of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; his two grandsons, Wesley Litchfield and Jacob Litchfield; his granddaughter, Crystal Litchfield and his two step granddaughters, Olivia Lonchiadas and Abigail Lonchiadas.  He was born in Southbridge, the son of Lawrence and Mary (O'Brien) Litchfield.

Jack was a police officer with the Southbridge Police Department for over 25 years, retiring several years ago.  Jack had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned and operated Colony Farms Convenience Store in Worcester and the Plaza Laundry Mat in Southbridge among  other business ventures.  Recently Jack and his two sons took over the operation of the Woodstock Golf Course in Woodstock, CT.  Jack enjoyed playing baseball and later softball and played in the Southbridge Softball League for many years.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with a group of good friends and meeting up with them at Dunkin Donuts in Southbridge.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family for whom he deeply cared for.  Jack was immensely proud of his two sons and their accomplishments.

Jack's funeral service will be private. Calling hours, in the funeral home, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19 ^th , from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.