Maurice A. “Moe” Gaudette, 86, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, surrounded by his family.
Born in Nashua on March 29, 1934, he was a son of the late Emile A. and Eva L. (Hudon) Gaudette. Moe attended St. Louis de Gonzague Parochial School and graduated from Mount Saint Charles High School, Woonsocket, RI, Class of 1951. An Army veteran, he served a tour of duty after the Korean War.
Following his honorable discharge, Moe returned to Nashua and worked with his family at the former Buffet Restaurant on West Pearl Street, Nashua for a few years. Moe then began his 31-year career with the United Parcel Service as a driver and later as a tractor-trailer driver.
Moe enjoyed exercising, playing Bridge, touring sports stadiums across the country, and watching his favorite sports teams including the Boston Red Sox, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Detroit Red Wings.
He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, and pepere. His family includes his wife of 63 years, Shirley Y. (Bellavance) Gaudette, whom he married on December 29, 1956; his four children, Steve Gaudette and his wife Carolyn of Salem, Marc Gaudette and his wife Cyndi of Honeoye Falls, NY, Vicky Gallant and her husband Don of Nashua and Dana Gaudette of Bedford; six grandchildren, Amanda and Kyle Gaudette, Eric and Evan Gaudette, Alex Gallant and Ava Gaudette; a brother, Rex Gaudette and his wife Beverly of Florida; a sister, Emily Drouin of Bow, NH; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Moe was also predeceased by two sisters, Yolande and Gloria.
A private funeral will be held for his family. Interment will take place in St. Louis Cemetery. Donations may be sent in his memory to Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
