Laconia-----J. Eugene Gaudet, 74, of 180 Mechanic Street, Lakeport, died at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2010.
Gene was born August 21, 1936 in Laconia, N.H., the son of the late Leo P. and Leda (Payeur) Gaudet and was a lifelong resident of Laconia. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1956-1960 and had been employed at Allen-Rogers for several years. He also had been employed at Cormier Hosiery and G2S.
Gene was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was also a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876 and a member of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1.
Survivors include six brothers, Robert Gaudet of Vancouver, Washington, Edward Gaudet of Gilford, Normand Gaudet of Belmont, Raymond Gaudet of Gilmanton, Andre Gaudet of Hinsdale, New York and Paul R. Gaudet, Sr. of Belmont; four sisters, Madeline Lovely of Laconia, Gertrude DeBlois of Gilford, Jeannette Buckley of Meredith and Therese Arndt, of Deer Park, Wisconsin and many nephews and nieces.
There will be no calling hours.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1269 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.