Albert N. “Al” Poliquin, Jr., 83, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Thursday evening, October 12, 2023 after a brief illness. Al and his wife Suzanne were planning to celebrate their 63rd anniversary, when he took ill.
Born in Nashua on March 28, 1940, he was a son of the late Albert N. and Alice (Martin) Poliquin. Al was educated in the Nashua school system and served in the National Guard with the Military Police.
Al began his career as a partner with the late Leo Boucher of the Concord Street Mobil Service Station. He continued as a police officer with the Nashua Police Department and later worked at Cole Printing Company in Nashua; Presstek, Inc. and Color Tech both of Hudson. Prior to his retirement, Al was employed as a custodian at Nashua High School North.
He was an active member of Nashua Lodge 720, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks for many years. Al was also actively involved with the Boy Scouts and Bingo at both St. Francis Xavier and St. Louis de Gonzague Churches. He was a communicant of Infant Jesus Church now known as Saint John XXIII Parish.
Members of his family include his wife, Suzanne V. (Marquis) Poliquin, whom he married on Columbus Day, October 12, 1960; his four children, Daniel Poliquin and his wife Diane of North Carolina, Ronald Poliquin and his wife Sharon of Manchester, Annmarie Petit and her husband Daniel of Georgia and Normand Poliquin and his partner Kathy of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Douglas Poliquin, Brittany Hale, Patrick Poliquin, Troy McAlister, Todd McAlister, Carolyn Poliquin and Meganne Tuplin; eight great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Lillian Poliquin of Florida and Jacqueline Archambault of West Warwick, RI; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Al was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond and Roland Poliquin; and his sister, Muriel Decoteaux.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish / Infant Jesus Church, 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, October 20th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to meet at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
