Gaston E. Lauzier

April 10, 1931 - September 5, 2014

COLUMBIA – Gaston “Gus” E. Lauzier, 83, of Columbia, lost his short, courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, with his family by his side. He was born in Asbestos, Qué., on April 10, 1931, a son to the late Egide and Alberta (Leech) Lauzier. He was married to Denyse (Descoeurs) Lauzier for 61 years and truly was the essence of a husband and father to four children. At an early age and inspired by his mentor, Maurice Veronneau, he followed his passion to become an automotive mechanic and engine rebuilder. Gus developed a successful business known as Scotty Service Center in Manchester, NH, for 30 yrs. With his adventurous spirit, Gus frequently came to the Great North Woods with his family, where he was an avid fisherman and hunter. One of his favorite pastimes was to take rides on the northwoods logging roads with his Jeep. Loving the life that northern NH had to offer, he built his retirement dream home on the shore of Fish Pond with his wife and the help of his sons and family. Following his retirement, Gus took a part-time job at The Balsams mowing grass on The Panorama Golf Course, where he also loved to play golf with Denyse. He had a passion for life, a twinkle in his eyes, loved to tell a good story and enjoyed a great joke. He cherished the visits of family, friends, and grandchildren. He was known to have a charitable spirit and made friends easily. He is survived by his wife, Denyse Lauzier of Columbia; his daughter Michelle LaChance Lauzier of Colebrook; and his son Gaston Lauzier (baby Gussy) and his wife Lydia Alexander Lauzier of Bedford, NH; 5 grandaughters, Lisa Nelson & Keisha McCormick from the state of Washington , Amy McCormick from Manchester, Delia Hendrix of Florida, and Sophia Weeks of Goffstown; and 3 grandsons, Andrew, Austin & Aaron Lauzier of Bedford. His daughter, Lise McCormick, and his son Richard Lauzier, and brother Robert Lauzier have all predeceased him. There are no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Brendan’s Church in Colebrook on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. The family would like to thank, and is deeply grateful, for the exceptional care from the UCVH nursing staff provided to Gus in his last days. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Lauzier may be made to UCVH, 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.