MANCHESTER-Walter Pascal Martel, 86, died March 9, 2010 at the Elliot Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in St. Francois du Lac, PQ on April 19, 1923 the son of Moise and Helene (Nadeau) Martel and had been a resident of this city for many years.
He served in the US Army during WWII and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Prior to his retirement he worked as a carpenter with Harvey Industries and was a 58 year member in the Carpenters Local 118.
He was a well known photographer and specialized in candid wedding photography for Rheault’s Photography.
He enjoyed nature, the outdoors and mountain climbing.
Members of his family include his wife of 54 years Pauline G.A.(Chapdelaine) Martel of Manchester, one son Jules P. Martel of Manchester, one daughter Claudine E. Durette of Manchester, one brother Robert Martel of Manchester, two sisters Frances Chouinard of Hooksett and Jeanne Landry of Springfield, IL., two grandsons, several nieces and nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11:30 AM in St. Anthony Church. Burial will follow in NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
For more information and guest book please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.