HUDSON FALLS – The beloved patriarch of the Gaulin family in Hudson Falls, Lester W. Gaulin, 93, has returned to his creator following a long convalescence.
A veteran of WWII, as well as a former prisoner of war, he served his country bravely before returning home to start a family with his wife of 70 years, the recently departed Charlotte Gaulin.
He grew up on Lower Allen St. across from the Sandy Hill Iron and Brass Works where he worked as a machinist until his retirement.
His parents, Florence Turcotte-Gaulin and Hormidas Gaulin, have long been passed away. His only brother Leonard also passed away recently. He is survived by his four sons James, Thomas, Keith, and David all of whom live in the area with the exception of David who lives in Boston, as well as five grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was a quiet, kind man with a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that any donations be made in his name to any Alzheimer’s Foundation
He will be interred at the Saratoga National Cemetery in the town of Stillwaterat 10:30 a.m. _ on Friday, May 8, 2015, where a graveside ceremony will be held celebrating his life and his reunification with his beloved wife Charlotte.
The family will never be the same without his calm, steady presence but we are comforted knowing that he no longer suffers the ravages of old age and is in Heaven with those who passed before him. May he rest in peace.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. Hudson Falls.
I was so saddened to read of Lesters passing. He and Charlotte often visited my garden center, The Garden Barn in Fort Edward and have become good friends over the years. They were the nicest couple and always loved to visit when they were shopping for their yearly flowers. I have missed seeing them over the past few years. So sorry for your families loss of your parents.