George E. LACOURSIERE

FRANKLIN -- George E. LaCoursiere, 98, formerly of Glory Avenue in Franklin, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen. Mr. LaCoursiere was born in Plymouth, Mass., on Nov. 16, 1906, the son of Edouard and Lumina (Marceau) LaCoursiere. As a child, Mr. LaCoursiere's family homesteaded in Alberta, Canada for a time. Returning to New Hampshire, he attended St. Mary School in Franklin and the Sanbornton Square School. George was a resident of the Franklin and Sanbornton area most of his life. Mr. LaCoursiere was a loom fixer/mechanic for JP Stevens Co. in Franklin and Tilton. After Stevens closed, he worked at Griffin Hacksaw Shop. Earlier, he had worked at Sulloway Hosiery in Franklin on the full-fashion machines. He also worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees at the start of World War II. During World War II, he worked at Scott & Williams in Laconia. He was an accomplished carpenter and pattern maker. George was a Fourth Degree member of The Fr. AJ Timon Knights of Columbus Assembly and The Fr. AJ Timon Council. He was a member of Franklin Fire Dept. Engine Co. 1 from 1937 to 1954, retiring as lieutenant. George was a communicant of St. Paul Church and assisted with St. Mary School Bingo for many years. He was a former member of The Sanbornton Grange and playedsaxophone in Moulton's Band for many years. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Mr. LaCoursiere's wife, Sophie (Filaroska) LaCoursiere, died in 1996. Family members include his son, Edward J. LaCoursiere and his wife, Leslie McRobie, of Lee and Meredith; three grandchildren, Mr. Averill LaCoursiere, Ms. Marissa LaCoursiere and Mr. Thaddeus "Tad" LaCoursiere, all of Lee; three sisters, Lucille Gauthier of Manchester, Claire Ruotolo of Chesire, Conn., and Ellen McLane of Concord; a cousin, Connie Forest of Franklin; and nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by a brother, Clarence LaCoursiere; four sisters, Irene Poirier Comire, Edna Clifford, Jeanne Miller, and Juliette McDonald. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Church. Burial will be held in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery in Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more information, visit http://www.neunfuneralhomes.com.