Henry Joseph Drapeau
June 13, 1932 — February 22, 2005
Henry Joseph Drapeau
HENRY JOSEPH DRAPEAU
BETHLEHEM, NH -- Henry J. Drapeau, 72, of Blaney Road, passed away on February 22, 2005 at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Henry was born on June 13, 1932, the son of Peter and Clara (Desy) Drapeau in Littleton, NH. He attended Littleton schools and served in the U. S. Navy.
Henry was employed by the Connors and Hoffman Shoe Factory for 19 years before taking over his fathers painting and wallpapering business. He was a painting contractor for many years until 1993 when he retired and passed the business over to his son, Gerald. Henry was a lifetime member of the VFW and also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In the late 1960s he was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years in Bethlehem. He had a great love for life and family and especially enjoyed the special times with his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, loved camping and working in his yard. Henry had many hobbies and collections, and was an antique enthusiast.
Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy (Lucas) Drapeau of Bethlehem, NH; one son, Gerald Drapeau and wife, Patricia of Littleton, NH; three grandchildren, Nathan Drapeau of Virginia Beach, Bethany Drapeau of West Lebanon, and Christopher Drapeau of Littleton; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. His father, mother and one brother, Maurice, predeceased Henry.
SERVICES The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 27, 2005 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton, NH. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Military Honors will be presented by the Howard Shawney V.F.W. Post #816 of Littleton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Littleton Boy Scout Troop #209, c/o Scoutmaster Peter Haynes, 37 Pine Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
BETHLEHEM, NH -- Henry J. Drapeau, 72, of Blaney Road, passed away on February 22, 2005 at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Henry was born on June 13, 1932, the son of Peter and Clara (Desy) Drapeau in Littleton, NH. He attended Littleton schools and served in the U. S. Navy.
Henry was employed by the Connors and Hoffman Shoe Factory for 19 years before taking over his fathers painting and wallpapering business. He was a painting contractor for many years until 1993 when he retired and passed the business over to his son, Gerald. Henry was a lifetime member of the VFW and also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In the late 1960s he was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years in Bethlehem. He had a great love for life and family and especially enjoyed the special times with his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman, loved camping and working in his yard. Henry had many hobbies and collections, and was an antique enthusiast.
Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy (Lucas) Drapeau of Bethlehem, NH; one son, Gerald Drapeau and wife, Patricia of Littleton, NH; three grandchildren, Nathan Drapeau of Virginia Beach, Bethany Drapeau of West Lebanon, and Christopher Drapeau of Littleton; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. His father, mother and one brother, Maurice, predeceased Henry.
SERVICES The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 27, 2005 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton, NH. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Military Honors will be presented by the Howard Shawney V.F.W. Post #816 of Littleton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Littleton Boy Scout Troop #209, c/o Scoutmaster Peter Haynes, 37 Pine Street, Littleton, NH 03561.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.
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