Laurier A. Tancrel

Laurier A. Tancrel, 77, of Hooksett, died November 26, 2003, at Catholic Medical Center.

Born in Lewiston, Me, January 23, 1926, he was the son of Alfred and Rose (Levasseur) Tancrel. He was educated in the Lewiston school system. He had been a Hooksett resident the past 35 years.

Mr. Tancrel worked as a masonry contractor for more than 30 years. He had been a member of the Brick Layer's Union for over 50 years.

He was predeceased by four children, Jeffrey Tancrel, Michael Raymond, James Raymond, and Susan Correia; a granddaughter Audrey; three siblings, Josepj, Louie and Muriel Tancrel.

Family members include his wife, Sylvia (Bourgoin) Tancrel of Hooksett; four daughters, Debra O'Donnell of Manchester, Alison Sweeney of Hooksett, Renee Thibeault of Manchester, and Pauline King of Goffstown; his 13 wonderful grandchildren; one great grandson; four sisters, Beatrice Wailus of Greene, Me, Rose Fredstrom of Sagle Idaho, Sister Wilda Tancrel of Sherbrooke, Canada, and Connie Doiron of So. Portland, ME; two brothers, Bertrand Tancrel of Franklin, Me, and Norman Tancrel of Greene, Me; nieces and nephews.

His pleasures were his backyard and his swimming pool. The annual pig roast at his home was typically the highlight of the summer.

The funeral was held Saturday November 29, 2003 in the funeral home.

After cremation urn burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 66 Hanover St., Ste. 101, Manchester, 03101-2230or the charity of one's choice.