Paul G. Labreche

Paul G. Labreche, 70, of Manchester, died January 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health.

He was born in Manchester on April 18, 1947 to Armand and Antoinette (Langlois) Labreche. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

Paul worked at Associated Grocers of New England 47 years. During high school he worked at Garon's Pharmacy. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 633.

He enjoyed playing cribbage and card games, but more importantly, spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

The family includes his wife of 45 years, Diane J. (Poisson) Labreche of Manchester; a son, Eric Labreche and his wife, Lisa, of Hooksett; two granddaughters, Grace and Sawyer Labreche; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Labreche of Bedford; nieces, nephews and cousins; a long time friends, John and Irene Gorski of Merrimack.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, twin brother, Roger and older brother, Raymond; and a nephew and Godchild, Roger Labreche.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Rd. Suite 301, Framingham, MA 01701.