Maurice Bonenfant, 79, of Nashua, passed away Friday morning, March 20, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on December 14, 1935, he was a son of the late Hector and Carmella (LeBlanc) Bonenfant. Maurice was educated in local schools and served with the Air Force from December 1953 to March 1957.
After completion of his military service, Mr. Bonenfant resided for a time in Arizona and then in Brattleboro, Vermont for several years. He later lived in Litchfield, NH from 2008 to 2009 before returning to Nashua. Maurice had been employed as a maintenance man at C & S Grocery in Brattleboro, VT for several years.
In his leisure time, Maurice enjoyed dancing, boating, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Members of his family include his wife of 26 years, Mary M. (Eskra) Bonenfant of Nashua; a son, James Bonenfant of Smithville, MO; two step-daughters, Rebecca Higley of Guilford, VT and Christina Williams of Concord, NH; twelve grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Bonenfant of Chico, CA and Raymond Bonenfant of Nashua; a sister, Mona Zaker of Litchfield; nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Maurice was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Robert Bonenfant of Grayling, Michigan.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A graveside service will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
