Gerald Leo Grandmaison, 85, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday evening, March 8, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief illness.
The son of the late Leo and Alma (Burelle) Grandmaison, he was born in Nashua on February 23, 1932. “Gerry” attended local schools and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1950. During the Korean War, Mr. Grandmaison served a tour with the U.S. Air Force.
Gerry worked as a retail sales representative of hardware and paints for the former Atlas Hardware, Hammar Hardware, and Osgood’s Hardware Store for many years; and was currently working at Belletete’s True Value Store in Nashua.
An accomplished Bass musician, Gerry played Jazz and Big Band music throughout New England for a number of years. He was an avid golfer and sports fan and especially loved spending time with his family.
Members of his family include his sons, Scott G. Grandmaison of Nashua and Thomas A. Grandmaison and his wife Lauren of Winchester, MA; his step-son, Michael Lacombe of Weare, NH; and his grandson, Andrew Grandmaison. He was predeceased by his sister, Lucille Grandmaison; and his former wife, Barbara H. Barr.
Funeral services will be private. Friends wishing to express their sympathy, are asked to consider a donation in his memory to Breathe New Hampshire (American Lung Association) 145 Hollis Street, Unit C, Manchester, NH 03101. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
