Daniel P. Brault, 70, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2020 after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on September 17, 1950, he was a son of the late Irene B. (Ravenelle) and Hector H. “Tiny” Brault. Dan grew up in the Crown Hill neighborhood of this city and attended Infant Jesus Parochial School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1968.
Dan had been employed with the Nashua School District for 23 years as a custodian at the Bicentennial School, where he was very well liked by the faculty and students.
An avid sports fan of the New England teams, Dan also loved playing on the Nashua Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Team for a number of years.
One of seven children, Dan was predeceased by his infant brother David Brault; sister, Anne Marie Willey; brother, Leonard G. Brault; and brother-in-law, Karl Erickson.
Members of his family include his wife, Susan J. (Archambault) Brault, whom he married on June 17, 2001 and shared over 40 years together; three sons, Jonah Brault, Shane Goodwin and his wife Lori, and Shawn Goodwin and his wife Karianne; five grandchildren, Amanda Dunn, Alex, Jocelin, Camden and Hayden Goodwin; a brother, Peter M. Brault and his wife Patty; two sisters, Susan G. Brault and Celeste A. Erickson; his mother-in-law, Pearl Elliott of Florida; father-in-law, Leo Archambault and his wife Donna of Ontario, Canada; brother-in-law, Alfred Willey; five sisters-in-law and their spouses, Linda Brailey of Nashua, Donna and Virgil Wilhoit of Florida, Michele and Scott Oates of North Carolina, Sandra Hildenbrandt of Ontario, Canada and Gail and Mike McKenzie of Alabama; also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of the Oncology Department at St. Joseph Hospital, the Nashua Radiation Center and Home Health & Hospice Care for all their care, comfort and support. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Home, Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or St. Joseph Hospital, Oncology, 172 Kinsley Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Due to COVID-19 concerns, a celebration of life will be scheduled when conditions are safe. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
