J. Albert W. Michaud

J. ALBERT W. MICHAUD

DALTON, GA -- J. Albert W. Michaud, 83, formerly of Bethlehem, New Hampshire passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord, surrounded by family, on January 15, 2018, at Morningside of Dalton assisted living facility.

Al was born on May 12, 1934, in Lebanon, Maine, son of the late Raymond and Jeannette (Boucher) Michaud. He grew up in Sanford, Maine, graduating from Sanford High School in 1952. Al was a United States Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean War from 1953 to 1957. After his military service, Al lived in Connecticut for 33 years, building a career in the field of electronics while working for several companies including Am-Met division of Atlan-Tol Industries, Inc. and Vectron Laboratories, both located in Norwalk. After raising a family in Milford, Al sought a quieter lifestyle so he relocated to Bethlehem, New Hampshire with his beloved late wife Katherine (Langley) Michaud, whom he married in 1980. Al thoroughly enjoyed his 26 years in the beautiful White Mountains, working for PAK 2000 in Lancaster, New England Wire Technologies Corporation in Lisbon, and Franconia Hardware in Franconia until retiring in 2007. During his life in Bethlehem, Al was an active parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Littleton, singing in the choir, serving during mass and also on the pastoral council. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus as well, attaining third and fourth degree and holding leadership positions in both. Al was very well known in his community and enjoyed volunteering by driving people to medical appointments for the senior center, working in the convent's organic gardens, providing support and comfort through the local hospice and feeding the hungry at the food pantry. He will be dearly missed and remembered well by his family and many friends.

Al is survived by two daughters, Arlene Michaud Mader and husband Ted of Dalton, Georgia, Suzanne Michaud Normoyle and husband John of Crompond, New York; a son, Albert J. Michaud of Leominster, Massachusetts; two other daughters, Lorraine R. DePalmer of Lisbon, New Hampshire and Penny E. Hart also of Lisbon, New Hampshire; siblings, Irene Michaud Jones, Robert Michaud, Celeste Michaud Winton, Richard Michaud and Raymond Michaud, Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Al was predeceased by his brothers Oscar Michaud and Joseph Arthur Michaud.

SERVICES -- Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 11th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Phaneuf Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton, New Hampshire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 12th at St. Rose of Lima Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery.