Ethan M. Tanguay

Ethan M. Tanguay obituary, Gorham, NH

Ethan M. Tanguay

Ethan Tanguay Obituary

Visit the Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory - Berlin website to view the full obituary.

Ethan M. Tanguay, 19, of Gorham, passed away unexpectedly at his home of a medical condition on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born in Berlin, NH on December 9, 2005, the son of Randy and Wanda (Guerin) Tanguay. Ethan was a graduate of Gorham High School with the class of 2024 and resided in Gorham all of his life.

Ethan loved time spent camping with his family, listening to music with his sister Emily on trips to Starbucks for mocha cookie crumbles, and sleepovers with his aunt Bon. He enjoyed playing unified basketball, robotics, and cooking, in addition to working at the Gorham town garage, and driving his John Deere tractor with his dad. Ethan loved meeting new people, making several friends thoughout his school years. He was nonjudgmental and cared about everyone, affectionately referring to his peers as "his kids." If you loved Ethan, Ethan loved you. He was well-known and well-loved by his community.

Ethan is survived by his loving parents Wanda and Randy Tanguay of Gorham; his sister Emily Tanguay of Gorham; his beloved dog Jack; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Armand and Ethel Guerin; paternal grandparents Maurice R. and Doris Tanguay; uncle Gary Tanguay; aunt Linda Tanguay; and cousins Kyle Guerin and Hunter Hudon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10am at the Holy Family Church, Church St., Gorham with interment following at the Evans Cemetery, Gorham. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, January 31st at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin from 1-3 and 5-7pm.


Thanks to your kindness and generosity, Ethan's funeral expenses have been fully covered.  On behalf of the Tanguay family, thank you.  

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