Calvin G. DeLaHaye

July 15, 1927 - May 28, 2017

PITTSBURG— Calvin G. DeLaHaye, 89, of Pittsburg, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home in Pittsburg. Cal was born in Lowell, Mass., on July 15, 1927, a son to the late George and Daisy (Carlson) DeLaHaye. He lived as a child with his parents on his grandfather’s farm in West Chelmsford, Mass. He was a graduate of Lowell High School and he continued his education in Boston and Lowell. He became an Eagle Scout in 1943, and Cal later enlisted in the Navy and served with honor just after World War II from 1945-46. After his service, he worked as a draftsman for H.E. Fletcher Granite Co. for 16 years, and he later worked for International Equipment Co. and the Damon Co. as a product engineer for 29 years. He retired to Pittsburg in 1989. Cal enjoyed hunting and fishing, snowmobiling, and music. He and his father were known all over New England for their trumpet solos and duets. He was a past president of the Pittsburg Guides’ Association, and he was a member of the American Legion, Post 47, in Canaan, Vt. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends and the staff at the Spa Restaurant every day for breakfast. Family members include his three children, Donna Hudgins and husband Lester of Cleveland, Tenn., Gail Reilly and husband Joseph of Nashua, NH, and Dean DeLaHaye and wife Brigitte of Bedford, NH; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There are no calling hours. A graveside committal service with military honors will be on what would have been Cal’s 90th birthday, Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Lake Cemetery in Pittsburg. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.