Ernest R. LaBrecque, Nashua Businessman

Ernest R. LaBrecque of Nashua, NH, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2013 surrounded by members of his family.

He was born in Lowell, Mass., and was a longtime resident and business person in Nashua.  Ernest was the youngest child of the late Ernest J. and Marie (Robert) LaBrecque.  He was a graduate of Lowell High School and he had attended both East Coast Aerotech and Lowell Technological Institute. Ernest was a dedicated family man who enjoyed boating, motorcycles and antique cars.  He will always be remembered by his family wearing his red Able Auto Body Shop shirt.  Ernest had worked as a color technician at BIG & R and was body shop foreman at MacMulkin Chevrolet before establishing Able Auto Body Shop in Nashua with his partner Louis Michaud.  He was predeceased by a sister; Rose Marie LaBrecque.

Ernest is survived by:

His wife and best friend; Gail (Bielawski) LaBrecque of Nashua;

Three sons; Michael LaBrecque and his wife Effie of Daytona Beach, FL, David J. LaBrecque of Lowell, MA and Dennis R. LaBrecque and his wife Lisa of Pelham, NH

One brother; Robert J. LaBrecque of Athol, MA.;

Six grandchildren; Heather, Laura, Harrison, Deanna, Alexander and Samantha;

Eight great-grandchildren; Bryanna, Connor, Sean, Dillon, Addison, Trey, Jason and Avalein;

Also several nieces and nephews

SERVICES:  There are no visiting hours.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday May 17, 2013 in St. Rita Church, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell, MA at 11:00 AM. Everyone is invited to meet at church.