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Bernard Marineau Obituary
Born in Manchester on October 6, 1926, he was the son of Alfred and Marie (Girard) Marineau.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he received the WWII Victory Medal, the American Area Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal.
Prior to retirement, he had worked as a cabinet maker for Hermsdorf Fixture Company for many years.
He was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 2696, the Catholic War Veterans Ste. Marie Post 1749, the Sacred Heart League and the Pius X Secular Institute. He also was a longtime active communicant of St. Marie Parish and served as a Eucharist Minister.
He leaves his loving wife of 74 years, Annette R. (Desruisseaux) Marineau; three sons, Phillip E. Marineau and wife Susan of Londonderry, Paul H. Marineau and wife Elsa of Coral Springs, FL and Arthur B. Marineau of Falls Church, VA; six daughters, Lillian R. Marineau and friend Mohamed of Hooksett, Claire H. Montminy and husband Gerald of Goffstown, Jeanne S. Pittman and husband William of Naples, FL, Louise I. Sousa and husband Thom of Goffstown, Rachel D. Veilleux and husband Richard of Salem and Ann C. Demencuk of Manchester; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Rita Lesmerises , Madeleine Houle and Sr. Florence Marineau.
The family would like to thank the staff of Windham Terrace in Windham for their loving and tender care of "Ben" during the past 16 months. Thanks also to Amedisys for their outstanding hospice care during his final days.
SERVICES: A walk-through wake with masks and social distancing is Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
DUE TO FAMILY ALLERGIES, PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS OR ANY SCENTED GIFTS. Memorial donations may be made to: Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, 495 Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH 03104, or to Pius X Secular Institute, c/o Viviane Laurendeau, 202 Comeau St., Manchester, NH 03102
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for Bernard Marineau
Diane (Charron) Dugied
June 28, 2021
Phil & Family,
Losing a parent is a difficult period to overcome. May his light and God's blessings sustain you until you meet again.
Diane Lafleur Cheney
June 16, 2021
My sincere sympathy to you, Mrs Marineau and family. I am sending all of you my prayers as you begin your grief journey.
Leon Lorca
June 16, 2021
Annette and family, my condolences and prayers for you and Ben from ISPX consacrate in Costa Rica.
Lorca
June 16, 2021
Leon
Denise Skovira
June 16, 2021
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Sue & Phil Martin
June 15, 2021
Phil and I always enjoyed seeing Ben and Annette at mass when we were at Ste. Marie Church. They are a couple to be admired. May our good God bring comfort to Annette and their entire family.
Scott & Mary Mosher
June 14, 2021
Our sincere sympathies to the Marineau family. I had the distinct pleasure of sharing the same hour with Ben in the Adoration Chapel for several years. We also attended Behold the Man weekly presentations for years at Ste. Marie. Ben was a wonderful man of God who prayed for people in need on a daily basis, served the needy in a variety of ministries, used his talented woodworking skills for others, etc, etc. He was a humble and giving man who we respected and admired.
Rest In Peace Ben.
Colette & Jacques Thibault
June 14, 2021
J'ai eu le bonheur de rencontrer M. Marineau à quelques reprises et j'ai toujours été édifié par sa grande sagesse et sa grande foi. Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à son épouse et sa famille. Que le Seigneur l'accueille maintenant à bras ouverts auprès de Lui. Colette et Jacques Thibault, ISPX région de Montréal
Muriel (Major) Dubois
June 14, 2021
My sincere sympathies to you and your family, Claire.
Guy Chabot
June 14, 2021
My condolences to Rachel, Rick and the Martineau family. "Uncle" Ben was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Fr. Marcel Caron
June 14, 2021
I met Ben and Annette in the early 1980s when I joined the Pius X Secular Institute. I have always been very impressed by both of them. The generous giving of themselves is an inspiration to me and so many. Throughout the years, I would stop by every time I was in Manchester to be able to see them and especially listen to the many stories they would share. They were instrumental especially when I was finishing up my master's degree in theology as I was analyzing letters from the founding years of the Pius X Secular Institute. Sometimes we would take time to celebrate Mass, catch up on the news of family and friends, and sometimes Ben would even share a drink...
Ben was a generous and humble soul. Sometimes he would come up from the basement workshop, stopping whatever project he was doing to take time together. He would in a simple way open his heart, share his struggles and discoveries, recommend a book he was reading, and many times just be in admiration of God's presence in his life. He will surely find a place reserved for him at the eternal Banquet table... May the Lord he has served so faithfully and generously give him peace and comfort and to Annette and her family consolation and trust. No doubt Ben will continue to watch over all of us as we journey to the Father's house!
These past few days at Maison Sarto in Quebec, we have united in prayer giving thanks to God for Ben's long life. With the border still closed, I will not be able to travel to Manchester to participate in the funeral, but rest assured that I will be in deep communion with you as we commend our dear Ben to God's loving mercy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gerry & Sue Gagne
June 14, 2021
To the Marineau Family our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this difficult time.
Cécile & Fernand Goupil
June 14, 2021
Sincères condoléances to the Marineau family.He was a good man always willing to help someone and a wonderful neighbor.Ours thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Judy Dunnan Dunnan
June 14, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in my prayers, especially Bernard's wife Annette.
Norman and Janice Marineau
June 12, 2021
Our Prayers and Deepest sympathy to Annette and all of your family.
We have always enjoyed our visit with you. We shall miss them.
You are an exceptional and beautiful family. You will always be remembered "God Bless You All and Keep You Safe. Love Cousin Norman and Janice Marineau
Phil Marineau
June 12, 2021
Gonna miss you Dad.
Thanks for everything you thought me about woodworking down in the shop and how important it was to help others in need.
Love, Phil
Jackie St Hilaire
June 12, 2021
My love and prayers for Aunt Annette and family.My Uncle Ben rest in the peace of the Risen Lord. In His love, Jackie
Marilyn Frank
June 12, 2021
Phil I am so sorry for your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you , Sue and all of your family. You are a close and loving family, so lucky to have each other.
Murielle (Gosselin) Bennett
June 13, 2021
To the Marineau family: I am so sorry for your loss. I always admired the large Marineau family that lived down Rimmon St. where I grew up. Claire and Jeanne were my classmates at Ste. Marie HS. Ben and Annette were very generous with their time and friends were always welcomed into their home. My condolences.
Stella Bourque
June 13, 2021
So sorry Claire and Gerry and all the Marineau family. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
Therese (Gagnon) Boisvert
June 13, 2021
My sincere sympathies to the Marineau Family, Ben was a great friend to our family. Praying that God will comfort you with His love during this sad time.
Donald Lesmerises
June 13, 2021
My favorite uncle had great time working on a Nortel Network project together and his great advice on many topics
Charles and Jackie Longino
June 13, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. We send our love and prayers to all of you at this difficult time.
Yvon Gagnon
June 13, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Marineau family on the loss of Ben! He was a wonderful man always willing to help someone in need, or lend a hand. I've had the privilege of knowing Ben and his family since I was 4 years old and my family moved across the street from the Marineau's and through the years were always able to stay in tough until recently, so I have many fond memories. My dad Leo and Ben worked at Hermsdorf together for many years as cabinet makers until their retirement, and they spent many a times sharing their craft with each other in the basement of Ben's workshop in the basement! He will certainly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to Annette and his family during this difficult time!
Denis Mudge
June 13, 2021
To the Marineau family. I was saddened to read about the loss of your father. He was a good neighbor (on the West Side) and friend to our family. My condolences.
Priscilla & Maurice Corriveau
June 13, 2021
We are honoring Ben's life well lived. We have been blessed with his friendship in our life.
With love, heartfelt sympathy and prayer, are thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Priscilla and Mac
Ann Hayden
June 13, 2021
It is with respect for Mr. Marineau's loving care of family, friends and community that I offer my condolences to his wife and family, especially my dear friend Lillian, in this time of deep loss and grief. My prayers are with you all in remembering his lifetime of faithful courage and loving service and his continuing presence in your lives in new ways.
Diane and Max Lavoie
June 13, 2021
We are so sad to read of Ben's passing. Max has such fond memories of time spent with Ben while we were neighbors on the West Side. Long walks, workouts at Planet Fitness and time spent helping Max with woodworking projects are just a few of the many memories. Our hearts are filled with love for Annette and family. God has a special place in heaven for a wonderful man like Ben Marineau!
Arlene Pouliot
June 13, 2021
Don and I are very sorry for you loss, our prayers and with you and the family Love from Arlene and Donald Pouliot
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