LACONIA-----Armand Emile Maheux, 88, of Irving Street, passed away at home with family by his side on Monday, October 8, 2018.
Armand was born on January 19, 1930 in Laconia the son of Wilfred J. and Maria (Dupont) Maheux. Armand was a lifelong resident of Laconia.
Armand worked in sales for Aavid Engineering until retirement. He was a former full time police officer for the City of Laconia Police Department from 1973 - 1978 and served as police commissioner for the department from 1995- 2017. Armand was active in the department events , attending D.A.R.E. graduations, Academy graduations, and valued every member of the department.
Armand was very active in the local community and volunteered for many activities he played "Santa" for many years.
Armand was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was very active in church activities and was part of the Financial committee.
Armand is survived by three sons, Edward Maheux, of Moultonborough, James Maheux, of Weare and Roger Maheux, of Lakeport; a daughter, Bonnie Isabelle, of Belmont, two sisters, Lucille Bilodeau, of Laconia and Claire Stinson, of Gilford; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Maheux, brothers, "Buster" Maheux and Philip Maheux and his sister, Theresa Carter.
Memorial Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Beane Conference Center, 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 10:00am at the St. Andre Bessette Parish- Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia NH.
Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia NH.
For those who wish, the family suggest that memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.