Louis Hudon

Louis T Hudon, 89, died peacefully on January 30, 2022 after a brief non-covid related illness.

He was born and grew up in Manchester and lived for many years in Hooksett with his second wife Gloria.

After a short stint in U.S. Army, Louis enlisted in the New Hampshire Air National Guard where he served for 23 years. He was proud of his service and spoke fondly of his time and of the friends he made while serving. During the early 1960’s Louis worked for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut as a jet engine mechanic.  The long commute and time away from home eventually proved too much and he decided he needed to change careers.  Louis learned cosmetology and for many years owned a salon on Kelley St. in West Manchester.

In 1980 he changed careers once again becoming a carpenter and worked for Harrington Construction. He loved spending time in his woodworking shop building or repairing things for friends and family.

Louis and Gloria were long time congregants of Grace Episcopal Church on Lowell St in Manchester where he had worked as sexton for many years.

Louis was predeceased by his parents, his brother Albert, sister Louise and his wife of nearly 40 years, Gloria.  He is survived by his sister Pauline Derocher, Daniel Gingras and wife Phyllis, Paulette Kassapis and husband Ken Blanchard, David Gingras and wife Janet. Lynn Tyler, Marc Hudon, Paul Hudon and Marie Hudon.  He had 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by many, many loving friends he considered to be his family.

A celebration of his life will be held on Easter at Grace Episcopal Church. .

In lieu of flower we ask that you to make a donation in his name to Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Lowell St, Manchester, NH. Grace Episcopal Church – Manchester, NH (gracechurchmanchester.org)