David Vaillancourt

David J. Vaillancourt, 75, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. Born on June 13, 1941 in Manchester, to the late Gerald (Jerry) and Mireille Barbeau Vaillancourt. A celebration of his life will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium, at 243 Hanover St. Manchester, on Thursday February 9, 2017 from 5-8 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend. In 1964 he enlisted in the Army National Guard (2nd PLT 197 Artillery) where he honorably served our country. After discharge, he primarily spent his working career in the construction business, he was a Union worker and worked for the local 668 Union. After retirement he took joy in working for the Visiting Nurses Association where he was best known as "Mr. Dave," whom all the children loved. He spent many wonderful years with his loving companion Connie Webster and her family. He loved NASCAR and going to the races, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved whale watching with his sons. He was predeceased in death by his parents and his twin brother Richard "Dick" Vaillancourt. He is survived by his two sons Michael Vaillancourt and wife Sue; Jean Vaillancourt and wife Paula, and his daughter Debra Vaillancourt Archambault and her partner Wendi McMath Dubois; sister Vivian Prince; brother Charlie Vaillancourt, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association - donations.diabetes.org