George L. Durette, 96, of Manchester died March 4th 2015 after a brief illness.
He was born in Manchester, NH, the son of Francois X. and Malvina (Fouquette) Durette, and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
He served in the Air Force during World War II and was attached to the Photo Intelligence Dept. Mr. Durette was a certified legal and aerial photographer until his retirement. He was also a member of the American Legion, the C.W.V. and the D.A.V.
He was predeceased by his wife, Claire H. (Sweeney) Durette of 53 years, and 4 brothers, Raymond, Laurier, Rev. Constant Durette, WFA (White Fathers of Africa), and Lucien,and 2 sisters, Sr. Antoinette Durette, PMA, (Presentation of Mary) and Therese Croteau of Canada.
He is survived by his 5 children, Raymond Durette and his wife Francine, Jacqueline Kling and her husband Bruce, Jeannine Flachbart and her husband Tom, Joseph Durette, and Constance Brigham and her husband David; 10 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband and loving father and will be forever missed.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Ste. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Burial followed in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Ste. Marie Church for Masses, 133 Wayne St., Manchester, NH 03102.