Goffstown, NH- Alfred Arthur Nolette, 84 of Goffstown and formerly of Lancaster passed away on Wedsnday January 4, 2012 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. He was born in Berlin, NH on October 5, 1927 a son to the late George and Aurore (Boucher) Nolette.
Fred was honorably discharged from the Navy on July 27, 1946. He married Rita Cloutier on September 4, 1950 in All Saints Parish in Lancaster. They made their home in Lancaster where he was a police officer for a period of time and also worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles as a licensing officer.
Fred had a passion for hockey; playing for the Berlin Maroons for five years and later coaching youth hockey in Lancaster. He also enjoyed playing golf and loved spending time with his family. He is a past member of the Bradley Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in which held several offices.
Fred was predeceased by his parents and two brothers George Nolette, Lucien Nolette and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Rita Nolette; two sons Michael Nolette of Londonderry and Peter Nolette of Cornish, one daughter JoAnn Felisme of Manchester, a sister Anne Louise Beaudet of Rochester, five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday January 9, 2012 from 4-7 PM at Bailey Funeral Home 210 Main St. Lancaster, NH. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday January 10, 2012 at 11AM at All Saints Church. Burial will be in the spring in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Fred's name to Home Health & Hospice Care, Attn: Development 7 Executive Park Drive Merrimack, NH 03054. Please specify your donation is for the Community Hospice House in Merrimcack.