Raymond J. Briere, 87, of Nashua, died Wednesday morning, April 1, 2015 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA after a brief illness.
A resident of Nashua for many years, Raymond was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 1, 1927, a son of the late Alexander and Arthemise Briere. He was educated in Lowell schools and served with the Army as a Corporal during the Korean War from September 1950 to June 1952. Mr. Briere was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, 2 Overseas Bars and the United Nations Service Medal.
Mr. Briere had been employed with the former Lochhead Millwork Company in Nashua for 25 years and also worked as a cabinet maker for Oak Design in Manchester.
In his leisure time, Ray enjoyed fishing and was an avid woodworker who enjoyed building cabinets and furniture for his family.
One of eight children, Ray was predeceased by his brothers Alex, Jerry and Henry Briere; and his sisters Ida Houle and Ruth Lombard.
Members of his family include his wife of 62 years, Yolande D. (Soucy) Briere of Nashua; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond M. and Maureen Briere of North Andover, MA; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bruce Watson of Manchester, NH; several grandchildren; two sisters, Julie Chandonnett of Lowell, MA and Cecile St. Onge of Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, April 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 West Hollis Street, Nashua on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
