Ernest H. Guilbeault

Ernest Hector Guilbeault, 91, of Manchester, died May 28, 2019 after a brief period of declining health surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Born in Suncook, NH on May 14, 1928, he was the son of Narcisse and Amanda (Courchesne) Guilbeault. He served in the US Navy during WWII.
Prior to retirement, he had worked for Boston Maine Railroad, and then a service technician with Sears & Roebuck for more than 30 years.
Ernest enjoyed traveling in his RV across the country and was a member of both the Holiday Ramblers and Good Sams Club. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and was a long time active member of the Knights of Columbus. He also enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren.
Ernest was predeceased by his first wife, of 38 years, Dorothy (Provencher) Guilbeault in 1989.
Together with Dorothy, he shares 3 children. Elaine Monahan and husband Kevin of Manchester, Dennis Guilbeault and wife Dawn of Dunbarton, Donna Dempsey and husband Gary of Manchester; his grandchildren, Lori Monahan and husband Lee Lowell, Erin Ross and husband Duncan, Ashley Winters and husband Adam, Stephanie Boucher and husband Greg, Christopher Guilbeault, Ryan Dempsey and wife Abby, and Hannah Dempsey. Seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Lorraine Pelletier and husband Robert of Hooksett; many nephews and nieces. He also leaves his second wife Priscilla (Freitas) Guilbeault, residing in CA. Ernest was predeceased by siblings, Rose Martel, Albertine Allaire, Dorothy Pelletier, Jeanne Moisan, Rene, Leo, Eugene, and Raymond Guilbeault.
His family would like to thank the staff at the Elliot Hospital for the wonderful care and support he and the family received during his stay.
A memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Church, Allenstown. Urn burial with military honors followed in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Allenstown.
Ernest was born and lived in Allenstown, NH for many years. He was a devoted Catholic. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. John the Baptist Church, 10 School St, Allenstown, NH 03275 for church restorations.
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