Fernand Labrecque Obituary

SOMERSWORTH ; Fernand Labrecque, 80, of 73C Washington St., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Hyder Family Hospice House, Dover, after a period of declining health.

Fern had battled kidney cancer for the past four years, his courage and determination during this time was a constant source of faith and encouragement to him, his family and the medical staff that cared for him.

Fern was born in Somersworth on June 13, 1928 and was the son of Joseph and Albertha (Gagnon) Labrecque. He was raised in this community and attended schools here in Somersworth.

During his adult life, Fernand had been employed with many shoe-manufacturing companies in the area as a sample cutter. He had worked for Somersworth Shoe Company, Roberts Shoe and Weiss-Lawrence. Before his retirement, he worked as a parts expediter at Heidelberg Harris in Dover.

Fern enjoyed the outdoors. He loved his camping trips to Lake Ossipee, the ocean and his winters in Florida, where he had lived for 14 years in Zephyrhills before coming back to Somersworth.

Fern was also an avid bowler and had been a member of the St. Martin Bowling League in his earlier days. He was a communicant of St. Martin Catholic Church, where he had been a member of the Holy Name Society.

Family members include his wife, Denise (Chapdelaine) Labrecque of Somersworth; his two daughters, Diane Davis and her husband, Michael, of Somersworth and Carmel Tanguay of Knoxville, Tenn. Fern also leaves his brother, Normand Labrecque and his wife, Delores, of Somersworth and his sisters, Doris Lathrop and her husband, Scott, of Anderson Ville, N.C., and Joan Nisbet of Somersworth.

Fern leaves his grandchildren, Mark Davis, Jonathan Tanguay and Alison Ashby and his great-grandchildren, Brittany, Nicholas and Adelyn. He leaves an aunt from Canada and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

Calling hours at Bernier Gelinas Funeral Home, 49 South St., Somersworth, will be on Saturday from 8:3 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Martin Catholic Church, West High and Maple streets, Somersworth. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The family respectfully declines flowers and requests that memorial contributions be made in his name to Seacoast Hospice or the The Hyder Family Hospice House, Dover, N.H.

To send a private condolence, please visit, www.berniergelinasfh.com.

Visit the online guest book at www.fosters.com/obits

Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Brittany

September 7, 2020

I miss you alot today gumpy

Janet Valuk

August 10, 2008

Denise and Family - I was so saddened to hear from my Dad today about Fern. I would have been at the calling hours yesterday had I known in time. Fern will always hold a special place in my heart. From the days of you both walking Eric in the stroller to give me a break to our many visits and fun times around the fire. You both have been such a huge part of our lives and we will miss Fern tremendously - but know that he is with Michael right now looking down on all of us!!
Love, Janet Erickson Valuk

Mary Ann Poland and Priscille Roy

August 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robin Wentworth

August 8, 2008

Denise, and Family

My Deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Fern was such a caring, and gentle man. I am so glad i had many chats with you and fern while i was a camper in ossipee. You both were so good to my girls (Nicole and Ashley) when they were little, and i thank both of you for that. Fern was a very strong man, to beat this for the last 4 years just shows how he had the will to carry on. May god bless you and your family, and you can rest knowing he is not suffering any more and is in good hands. My Prayers and Thoughts are with all of you at this most difficult time Take Care. Robin Wentworth

Norma Otto

August 8, 2008

Denise and Family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Love Norma

Debi & Bob Field

August 8, 2008

Dear Denise and Family;
Words can not truly express our sincerest condolences for your loss. Fern was such a wonderful man, always a smile and hello whenever we saw him. He will be greatly missed around the campfire at Ossipee. Throughout his illness he never lost his smile and his will was truly amazing. I know it was because of how much he is loved by all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Fern, may you rest in peace.
Love, Debi, Bob, Ashley, Colby & Lorin

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