Eugene E. Simard, 81, a lifelong resident of Hudson, passed away at his home, Saturday evening, February 19, 2022 after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on June 4, 1940, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Rhea (Dionne) Simard. Educated in Hudson schools, Gene was a graduate of Alvirne High School Class of 1958. After his graduation, Mr. Simard served with the Army Reserves. .
Gene began his career as a police officer with the Hudson Police Department for a few years and then was employed as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Hudson for over 30 years.
His favorite pastimes included traveling to Las Vegas and Florida; enjoyed fishing and was a sports fan of the Boston teams.
Gene was the beloved husband of the late Patricia F. (Morse) Simard, who passed away April 24, 1986. They were married on September 25, 1965 and shared over twenty years together.
Members of his family include his three children, Michael P. Simard and his wife Deanne, Pamela Jean Jarry and her husband Dean, and Thomas J. Simard and his significant other Ashley Correia; seven grandchildren, Michael Simard, Braden Simard, Ryan Jarry and his wife Kendra, Nicole Jarry, Evan Jarry, Haylee Jarry and Aidan Simard; four great-grandchildren, Ryland, Eloise, Oliver and Brycen Jarry; two brothers, Ronald Simard and his wife Theresa, and Gerard Simard and his wife Kathy; a sister, Dorothy Dionne and her husband Ronald; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, February 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery, 71 Derry Road in Hudson, Saturday, February 26th at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend and meet at the cemetery. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service in Nashua.
