PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- Paul Joseph Charest, 78, died Dec. 10, 2010, with his wife by his side at Halifax Hospital.
He was born in Manchester, N.H., Nov. 7, 1932, to Rose and Henri Charest.
He attended St. Joseph High School, St. Anselm College, American College in Louvain, Belgium, and Rivier College in Nashua, N.H. He received a master's degree.
He was a dedicated teacher and counselor for 39 years at Nashua High School until his retirement.
He was an avid reader and collector of books, and other interests included playing the piano, and using his computer.
He was a faithful donor to the Diocese of Manchester for the education of the formation of priests.
Family members include his wife, Charlotte Charest; two brothers, Bruno Charest of Londonderry, and Richard Charest of Riverside, Calif.; a sister, Denise Charest, a Sister of Holy Cross in Manchester, N.H.; and nieces and nephews and friends.
SERVICES: A funeral service will take place Monday at 11 a.m. at The Church of The Epiphany, 201 Lafayette St., Port Orange. A memorial service will take place in Londonderry, New Hampshire in the spring.
Donations may be made to The Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org.
Condolences are welcome and may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
Phyllis Feigum
December 13, 2019
Holidays & memories in my thoughts!
Judee Simonds
January 2, 2011
The Nashua Area Retired Educators Association has recently learned of the passing of Paul Charest long time teacher and counselor at Nashua NH High
School. He will be remembered by many for his service and kindness to his fellow teachers and young people of the city.
Sincerely,
Judee Simonds, Community Service
January 1, 2011
Sympathy and prayers to the Charest family. Paul will be remembered for his
kindness and friendship throughout the
years. Arthur and Irene DesMeules
December 20, 2010
Condolences to the Charest family, Paul was a loving and kind person, my thoughts and prayers and fond memories of his visits I will always cherish...Phyllis (Charest) Feigum..........
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