Eugene J. Gaumont age 87, died peacefully Sunday at his daughters home in Haverhill, MA, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Lawrence, where he grew up and attended St. Joseph's School. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended Merrimack College and M.I.T. He was a resident of Salem for the past 36 years, formerly of Lawrence.
Mr. Gaumont was a retired Electronic Engineer for Raytheon Corp. in Andover and Bedford, MA. He was a devoted Catholic and a dedicated member of St. Joseph Church and the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Peterson Council, both in Salem. He was a US Army veteran, serving during World War II. Eugene savored long summers at Lake Winnipesauke with his family. He was a boating and fishing enthusiast. He enjoyed reading, working around the house, and was a licensed ham radio operator.
He was predeceased by his daughter Pauline Berube
He is survived by his Wife of 60 years, Jacqueline (Mathon) Gaumont of Salem, NH
1 Son: Andre Gaumont of Salem
2 Daughters: Renee & her Husband Ron Dube of Haverhill, MA
Denise P. & her Husband Michael J. Faucher of Salem
Son in Law: Richard Berube of New Jersey
2 Brothers: John “Bob” Gaumont of Gilford, NH
Samuel Gaumont of Oregon
4 Sisters: Theresa Martineau of Methuen
Cecile Soucy-Lescarbeau of Methuen
Jeanne Bienvenue of Arizona
Annette Lescarbeau of Florida
7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lawrence, MA.
Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Merrimack valley hospice, 360 Merrimack St, Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843
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