Gerard T. Desrochers

He was born in Quebec, Canada May 10, 1920 to Louis and Virginia (Lambert) Desrochers. He had been a lifelong resident of Manchester.

He worked as an electrician and owned and operated Gerard T. Desrochers Electrical Contractor from 1946 to 1982.

Jerry served three terms as a NH State Representative from 1987 to 1992. In addition he served Ward 12 on the Republican Committee and as a moderator for many years. He also delivered meals on wheels for 9 years.

He was a communicant of Parish of the Transfiguration where he served as an usher for 39 years. He was also a committee member of Cub Scout Troop 110. In addition he was a member of the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood Monastery.

He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Rita (Lemire) Desrochers who died in 2008 and by a daughter, Denise Sullivan in 2002.

Family members include two daughters, Jocelyne Champagne and her husband, Norman, of Manchester and Lyanne Gauvin and her husband, Ronald, of Hooksett; two sons, Gerard R. Desrochers and his wife, Judith, of Hampton and John L. Desrochers and his wife, Cecile, of Manchester; a son in-law, Joseph C. Sullivan of Manchester; 18 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; a sister, Gertrude LaCourse of Manchester; nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Friday, July 13, 2012 in Parish of the Transfiguration. Encryptment was in Mount Calvary Mausoleum.

Memorial donations may be made to the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, 03104