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Gerard Brochu Obituary
Loudon, NH - Gerard P. Brochu, 86, of Loudon, passed away on March 28th 2025.
He was born in Concord, NH to the late Henri and Lucia Brochu.
He was a graduate of Concord High School. He served four years in the Air Force and retired from the Concord Post Office.
Gerard was an accomplished athlete. He played in the 1957 Shrine Football Game, played hockey and was a softball pitcher.
Gerard was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an amazing cook and made many dinners for the K of C and church suppers. He also was a volunteer for the bereavement committee at Christ the King and St. Vincent De Paul.
He was an avid Boston sports fan and never missed watching his beloved Patriots. He enjoyed landscaping and tree trimming and enjoyed traveling with his family all throughout the US, the Caribbean and Europe.
Gerard was predeceased by his loving wife, Ann (Prendergast) Brochu; 4 sisters and 4 brothers.
He is survived by his daughter, Maureen Brochu of Loudon; son Peter Brochu and his fiancée Laurie of Rochester; 2 grandsons, Cameron and Liam and his wife Heidi; and many nieces and nephews.
A visiting hour will be held on Saturday, April 5th from 9:45 to 10:45 at Christ the King Parish, 72 South Main Street, Concord.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 AM at Christ the King Parish.
Burial will be in the Blossom Hill Cemetery, Concord.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christ the King Parish Food Pantry, 72 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Gerard was a kind and generous man who will be loved and missed by all who knew him.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pauline Thomson (niece)
April 6, 2025
Uncle Gerard, you were such a great uncle to me and my brothers and sisters. You will truly be missed.
Maureen and Peter I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. You took good care of him. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Don Walker
April 4, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for "Red" Brochu´s family. I enjoyed working with him and our conversations. He was a very smart guy, and I will remember him fondly.
Sylvie
April 4, 2025
Maureen, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. He will be missed. I know you have made some beautiful memories along the way. Hold those close to you. You know I'm always here for you my friend. Love you.
Keith and Debbie Thibeault
April 4, 2025
Maureen and Peter, so sorry for the loss of your father. May the good lord bless you both.
Brian Gobeil
April 4, 2025
Sorry to come across this. Gerard was a nice man. Loved hearing his stories of his travels . My condolences to his family:
Craig & Sandy Wheeler
April 2, 2025
Maureen, Craig and I are so sorry to hear about your dad (Red). We have so many wonderful memories of him. Shared lots of dinners, laughter and conversations. May your beautiful memories of your dad help you through his loss.
Donna and Jillisa Solomon Dias
April 2, 2025
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. He will be with you every step of every trip you take . You were a great daughter and your love for him shined through constantly.
Love Donna and Jillisa
Robin Smith
April 2, 2025
My sincere condolences to Maureen and Peter. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Remember many fun get togethers with Gerard and Ann. Great cook and had a beautiful singing voice. I will always be thankful for him singing the Ave Maria at my son´s wedding . So happy he got to experience the wonderful trips he and Maureen got to enjoy ! RIP Gerard.
Annette Noël
April 2, 2025
It was always special to share events with Uncle Girard and visit with him. To you Maureen and Peter my most sincere condolences and know that my heart and prayers are with you.
Love, Annette
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
April 1, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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