Lucien M. Martel, 87, of Manchester died February 5, 2022 at home.
Lucien was born in Manchester on July 6, 1934 to Lucien and Albertine (Perreault) Martel. After graduating from Central High School Lucien joined the Marine Corps where he served for 23 years. Lucien served in Vietnam, was later stationed at Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, DC, the National Security Agency at Ft. Mead, MD, and served as the Administrative Personnel Chi9ef, 4th MCRD, in Philadelphia, PA. After his time in the military Lucien worked as Postmaster at the Canterbury Post Office.
Lucien was a member of the American Legion Sweeney Post & Disabled American Veterans. He loved spending time with his family who will miss him dearly.
Lucien was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Nancy C. (Shedd) Martel in 2018. He is survived by his daughter Debra Beliveau and her partner Dave Chatfield of Manchester; his son Brian Martel and his partner Deborah Vessey of Hooksett; four grandchildren Jessica Dubois, Dustin Beliveau, William Barnard, Jr., and Bryan Barnard; four great grandchildren, Ethan, Austin, Caitlyn, and Rylee; two sisters Lucienne Miranda of FLorida and Rita Martel Rickey of Florida; brother Robert Martel of Hooksett.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Precious Blood Monastery. 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104