BLACK MOUNTAIN — Retired Deacon Guy A. Piché passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home at Givens Highland Farms after a period of illness and loving care. He was 76.
A memorial and celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Helen Church, 341 Dallas-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, N.C. 28206.
Guy Anthony Piché was born on June 15, 1947, in Detroit, the son of Eugene E. Piché and Theresa L. Piché. He moved to Gaston County, North Carolina, to attend Belmont Abbey College, and ended up living in Gaston County for most of his life. There he met and married Rachel Edwards of Belmont, and the couple raised two children in a loving and nurturing home.
He worked as an accounting professional and later served as director of the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory and as the properties director for the Diocese of Charlotte, retiring in 2014.
He also served as a volunteer for a variety of organizations, including the Knights of Columbus and the Belmont Rescue Squad.
He was ordained in the diocese’s second class of deacons on June 18, 1988. After ordination, he was assigned to Queen of the Apostles Parish in Belmont, where he served for the next 10 years. Then from 2003 to 2019, he served as deacon at St. Helen Mission in Spencer Mountain.
He was known and loved by his co-workers, neighbors and fellow parishioners as a light of joy and faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rachel Piché of Black Mountain; his brother, Justin Piché of Hollywood, Florida; his son, Jason Piché (spouse, Catherine Piché) of Blacksburg, Virginia; his daughter, Lauren Rash (spouse, Jacob Rash) of Black Mountain; and three grandchildren: Lyra Piché, Fletcher Rash and Josephine Piché.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Helen Catholic Church, c/o Kent Lewis, 4028 River Falls Dr., Lowell, N.C. 28098; or to the Resident Assistance Ministry at Givens Highland Farms, https://givenscommunities.org/giving/.
Special thanks and prayers are offered to the staff of Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain for their caring and skill.
— Catholic News Herald