Paul D. LaCasse

Paul D. LaCasse CLAREMONT — Paul D. LaCasse, age 72, of Claremont, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, after a valiant fight against the “Chinese virus.” Paul was born July 5, 1949, the son of Joseph and Marcella LaCasse, and grew up in Claremont, New Hampshire. After graduation from Stevens High School in 1968, Paul furthered his education in the field of electricity, earning his master electrician license in both New Hampshire and Vermont. Along with being a self-employed electrician and electrical contractor, Paul worked for a number of companies in the area, including Cone Blanchard and LaCrosse Footwear. He retired in 2014 after 12 years as code enforcement officer in Newbury, New Hampshire. Paul had a great love for his hometown and did not hesitate to get involved – he served time on the Claremont Planning Board (three years as chairman), the Zoning Board, Appeals Board, Historical Commission, the Conservation Board and nine years with the Claremont Call Fire Dept. Ladder Company. Not only did Paul serve his city, but he served the state of New Hampshire in the House of Representatives and his country as a member of the Army National Guard. Paul had two children with his first wife – Paul Jr. and Charmagne. In 1977, Paul met Brenda Martin after responding to a request to fix a broken washing machine and the rest is history. They married during a blizzard, Feb. 7, 1978, and Paul became stepfather to Edward, Tracy, Daniel and Jessica. In his retirement, Paul looked forward to meeting up with his morning coffee crew to solve the world’s problems. He also enjoyed frequenting gun shops in Vermont and New Hampshire with good buddies, Mike, Ray and Joe (LGB!). Paul never hesitated to lend a helping hand and share his expertise in all building trades, whether it be electrical, plumbing, heating or general construction. His children were fortunate beneficiaries of his skills. Paul will be sorely missed by his wife of 44 years, Brenda; along with his children, Paul Jr. and wife Shelly, of Charlestown, New Hampshire, Charmagne Gerow, of Milford, New Hampshire, Edward Mercier, of Oakland, California, Tracy Perry, of Orford, New Hampshire, Daniel Mercier and wife Shannon, of Port Hueneme, California, and Jessica Filiault and husband Keith, of Grantham, New Hampshire. Paul is also survived by his sister, Mary Jane Desmarais, husband Keith and their three daughters, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting hour will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home from 9:30 to 10:30 on Saturday, Dec. 11, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church with Father Arockia officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.