Ronald Edward Mailhiot

Ronald E. Mailhiot, 67, of Merrimack, NH died June 5, 2013 at his home.

He was born on October 24, 1945 in Bedford, NH the son of the late Gertrude (Johnson) and Robert Mailhiot, Sr. He attended Manchester West High School.

Mr. Mailhiot was the proud owner of NuCoat Autobody in Hooksett (originally Bedford) for over 40 years. His skill was well known throughout the community whether it was business or friendship.

Ronald was a member of Pointers Fish & Game, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Rifle Association and Deerhead Sportsman Club. He also belonged to Nashua Fish & Game, Granite State Bow Hunters and Colebrook Ski Bees Snowmobile Club.

He was a proud supporter of the Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive and Make a Wish Foundation. Ronald also supported the Youngsville Athletic Association, Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association and Merrimack Mens Softball League.

Ronald not only supported the athletic teams, he also played on the Merrimack Mens Softball League, Carrigan Mens Softball League and Manchester Independent Softball League.

Throughout his life he was an avid hunter, fisherman and great outdoorsman. In 1972 he held the record for the biggest buck in the state of Maine. He spent a lot of time at his cabin in Columbia, NH (mainly in his tree stand) He enjoyed golfing and softball, not to mention a very proud fan of Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and Boston Bruins.

Surviving family members include his wife, Doris I. (Bourque) Mailhiot of Merrimack, NH; 6 children, Ryan Mailhiot and his wife Suzanne of Goffstown, Travis Mailhiot and his girlfriend, Natalie Briney of Merrimack, Lance Mailhiot of Manchester, Keith Mailhiot of Las Vegas, NV, Kim Palmer and her husband Donald of North Hampton, NH and Dawn Mailhiot of Manchester; 6 grandchildren, Joshua Bernier, Kyle and Dylan Palmer, Alexandria Mailhiot and Ava and Delilah Mailhiot; 2 great grandchildren, Brayden and Jaxson Bernier; two brothers, Robert Mailhiot, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Alabama and Lucien "Lucky" Mailhiot and his girlfriend Pat Ahern of Manchester; two sisters, Gertrude Docos and her husband Richard of Manchester and Bonnie Nielsen and her husband Donald of Manchester; brother in-law, Albert Bourque and his girlfriend Mary Ricker of Goffstown; sister in-law, Diane Buksar and her husband Andy of Milford, MA and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling Hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Ave, Manchester on Sunday from 4-8PM. Complimentary valet parking will be provided. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 12:00PM (Noon) at Ste. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester. Committal prayers will follow in the mausoleum chapel at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donation in Ronald's memory can be made to the Gail Singer Memorial or the Dana Farber Cancer Center.