Paul George Pothier, 78, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 15, 2023 at Premier Nursing & Rehab Center, after a period of declining health.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 14, 1944, he was the son of the late George and Eleanor (Robichaud) Pothier. Paul was educated in Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn High School. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on December 5, 1961 and during his three years in the Marine Corps, Paul was a tracked vehicle mechanic and held the rank of Lance Corporal.
After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Paul furthered his education at Salem State College, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and his Master’s degree in Education from Boston University.
Paul had been employed with United States Government as a census taker and also as a residential appraiser for many years.
Members of his family include his wife, Audrey E. (Doucet) Pothier; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Tanya Pothier; three step-daughters and their husbands, Wendy and Gregory Amirault, Dawn and William Cardin and Cherie and Alan Muise; grandchildren, Jack Pothier and Autumn Gray.
A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, May 22nd from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. followed by a Graveside service and Marine Corps Honors at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 1:00 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
