WILFRED "WILL" JOSEPH GAUDETTE, 76, of Hill Ave., Colebrook, died on Monday, August 23, 2021, at his home after a sudden illness.

Wilfred was born on June 13, 1945, in Norton, Vermont a son of Denis Joseph Gaudette and Mary (Potter) Gaudette. He was a lifelong resident of the Groveton/Colebrook area.

Over the years he worked as a mechanic for James River Corp.; Simpson Paper Co.; and the Towns of Stratford and Colebrook.

Will was a past member of the US Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post #47 in Canaan and held the office of Commander for (4) four terms.

Will enjoyed fishing; watching racing; baseball games and was an avid Yankee's fan.

Will is survived by his wife of twenty-four years Victoria Gaudette of Colebrook; nine children Tammy Fortin and husband Joseph; Jeffery Gaudette and wife Brenda; Ronald Gaudette and wife Tamela all of North Stratford; Wendy Covill and husband Shawn of Bloomfield, VT; Wanda Riff of Lewisville, Texas; Nicole Bilodeau and husband Michael of Newport, VT; Jimmy Hurley and wife Elizabeth of North Stratford; Jerrica Gaudette of Colebrook; and Michael Belanger and wife Roena of Bridge Creek, OK; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers Henry Gaudette and wife Carol of Gorham; and Willie Gaudette of Colebrook; numerous nieces; nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; seven brothers David; Archie; Arthur; Paul; Frances; John and Leo; two sisters Pauline Stohl; and Elizabeth Cote; one daughter Tina Lanctot; and one grandson Travis Hand.

At Will's request, there will be no calling hours. Graveside service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 2:00 pm in the Fairview Cemetery in North Stratford, with Pastor Timothy Brooks of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lancaster officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home; 100 State St.; Groveton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Will's name to the Warriors at 45N; PO Box 132; Pittsburgh, NH 03592-0132.

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