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Marcel Houde Obituary
He was born on January 31, 1930, in Dover, New Hampshire to Oscar and Alice (Binette) Houde.
Marcel retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a pipe fitter. Over the years, he worked at Davidson Rubber in Dover and Carignan Motors in Rochester. After retiring from the Navy Yard, he worked part-time for New Style Homes in Rochester.
Marcel was a communicant of St. Martin's Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Somersworth and a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and Past Grand Knight. He enjoyed his many trips to the family homestead in Saint-Fortunat, Quebec, Canada.
Marcel's wife, Madeleine (Carignan) Houde, and a brother, Paul Houde, predeceased him.
Marcel's family would like to thank the staff at the Studley Home and the nursing staff at Frisbie Memorial Hospital for all the care and support given to Marcel and his family.
Survivors include, six children, Maurice Houde and his wife, Bona of Chesapeake, Va.; Mona Rowe and her husband, Allan of Rochester; Muriel Stickney and her husband, John of North Petersburg, N.Y.; Michael Houde and his wife, Tamara of Rochester; Marguerite Zrimsek and her husband, David of Somersworth; and Marcia Berry of New Durham; a sister, Rolande LaFrance of Dover; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Bernier Funeral Home, 49 South Street, Somersworth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at St. Martin Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, 120 Maple Street, Somersworth, with Fr. Michael Taylor, Pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Somersworth. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, New Hampshire, 03110. Visit: www.bernierfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book and to share a memory. Care for the Houde family has been entrusted to the Bernier Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marcel Houde
Daniel Bolduc
June 11, 2015
Marcel you always had that famous smile and always made everyone's day the BEST may you rest in peace my friend and know we are all a lot better for knowing you and smarter for working with you. Mike, Margret my deepest sympathies for your loss. Rest well my friend.
Tyler Foss
June 10, 2015
How could you NOT love a man who always had a smile on his face and proclaimed that he was always doing the best whenever anyone asked him how he was doing?
Marcel Houde had the love and respect of every man and woman with whom he ever worked. It was always a pleasure to see him and to work with him in the Outside Machine Shop (Shop 38) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The world has lost a great man and many people have lost a great friend. I shall miss you, Marcel but I will do my best to carry your smile with me.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. May you rest in everlasting peace, my friend.
Pat and Linda McLin
June 9, 2015
Mike, Margret and Family - We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Pete Lacasse
June 9, 2015
I worked with Marcel in the very early part of my career at PNS. He was a very nice man and mentor. RIP.
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June 9, 2015
One of the best mentors & leaders of youth in the machine shop during growing up @ the shipyard. Always had some encouraging word or something nice to say. "The Best"was always his response. He will be remembered forever!
Fernand Laflamme
June 8, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Houde Family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rest in Peace Marcel.
Pat McNally
June 8, 2015
Marguerite & family,
So sorry for your loss.
With sympathy,
Pauline Leclerc
June 5, 2015
Diane, my sympathies to you and your family.
June 5, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Uncle Marce's family. Our only consolation is that he is with Aunt Mad, Memere and Pepere Houde, our dad George, and sister Sue. Love to all, Gisele and Bernard
Christina Meehan
June 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss Mike and Tammy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold all of the precious memories close to your heart
Gloria Leblanc-Houde
June 5, 2015
I have been very fortunate to be able to call this special man "dad" for many years. I will never forget him, how he made me laugh, and that wink!! He is "home" now, and may he rest in peace.
Roger Couture
June 5, 2015
My sympathies to all the family of Marcel . Peace is now his with the Lord
June 5, 2015
You are all in my thoughts at the loss of your lovely Dad!
Monique, Gary and family.
Lynne Arruda
June 4, 2015
From the family of Germaine Houde Cadieux, our sincere condolences to the family. Wonderful man who will be truly missed. Lynne Cadieux-Arruda
Philip Houde
June 4, 2015
My favorite memory of Uncle Marcel was up in Canada at St Fortunate enjoying all his cousins up there for the family reunion. That whole crew loved those labor day trips up north .This one year me and Don cruised up there and had the honor being in the middle of there party.What a great time .Everybody really enjoyed those trips to Canada. I am sure they are together now in the Canadian section of heaven.
Tom Ransom
June 4, 2015
"Nothing but The Best for the boys". It was an Honor to know and work with Marcel. He was a bright beacon in shop 38. Thank you and rest in peace my friend.
Caya Kidney (Burley)
June 4, 2015
My heart is heavy today. I have known Mr. Houde just about all of my life. I shall treasure all of our familys get togethers.He was such a funny man. I'm sure he is with Mrs.Houde and yes, having coffee and laughing with my mum and dad! Thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. Your memories are many and will sustain you. God Bless! All my love,
Jim Houle
June 4, 2015
You will truly be missed Marcel. I was lucky to be one of many apprentices that learned the trade from him. We've spent our careers trying to live up to the standards that he set. You will always remain "Da Best" in our hearts.
Valerie (Gibson) Hebert
June 4, 2015
Dear Houde Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all during this sad and difficult time. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Olive & Ron Morest
June 4, 2015
My heart is heavy for all the family at this time of great loss. I have known Marcel & Madeline since I was a teen. He raised his family with a firm hand, a heart full of love, and always a twinkle in his eye. He loved his family more than anything, especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grand children. He always enjoyed a good laugh sharing one of his many funny stories or jokes. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you to comfort & give you peace. RIP Marcel.
Paul Vachon
June 4, 2015
My condolences to the Houde Family. I worked with Marcel at PNSY and traveled to Scotland for work with him. He was a gifted man that will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace old friend.
Moe and Bona Houde
June 4, 2015
May the soul of Marcel Houde have eternal life and happiness in Heaven and may the souls of our Dad rest in peace. We love you so much and well gonna miss you.
Rene Toussaint X-38 PNSY
June 4, 2015
I worked with Marcel for many years in the Outside Machine Shop at the shipyard. He was truly a great person and was always fun to be around. I remember his favorite saying was "The Best". The world will never forget him. To his entire family, you have my deepest sympathy. He will be surely missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Jennifer Riddick
June 4, 2015
Brent and I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. May fond memories help you all through this time.
Love Jennifer and Brent Riddick
Yvonne Scrofano
June 4, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you all.
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