George Stephen Chaudoin
George Stephen Chaudoin George Stephen Chaudoin of Stratham, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 89. George died peacefully at home, attended by his beloved wife of 62 years and his three sons. George was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, on March 14, 1931, to his father Clarence Herbert Chaudoin and his mother Olive Depoli Chaudoin. The oldest of four children, George was the “big brother” to his younger sisters, whom he loved dearly. George had a modest upbringing in rural Illinois, taking various jobs to help his family, such as delivering ice blocks used for home refrigeration - hard physical work that taught him responsibility and resilience. During the Korean War, before he was to be drafted into the U.S. Army, George applied for and passed his physical to become a naval aviator, a decision that altered the direction of his life. During his 18 years in the U.S. Navy, including time in the Navy Reserve, he achieved the rank of Commander. Concurrently, George was hired by Northeast Airlines and began his successful 33 years as a professional airline pilot, finishing his career flying Asia Pacific routes for Delta Airlines as Captain of the Lockheed L-1011, the top of the Delta fleet. When George, his wife Ann, and their three sons moved from Connecticut to New Hampshire in 1973, they bought a 200-acre farm in Kensington, NH, with 250 Black Angus cows. With no prior farming experience, the family began a multi-year adventure that required endurance, flexibility, and self-reliance. After his retirement, George continued his love of aviation by building and flying two single-engine airplanes. George converted the farm’s fields into a private landing strip, eventually moving his RV-10 airplane to a hanger at Pease Airforce Base in Portsmouth, NH. George’s love of aviation and exploration lasted throughout his retirement and included many global traveling adventures with his wife and family. George is survived by his wife, Ann Horn Chaudoin; sisters Patricia Chaudoin Paden and Edith Chaudoin Stahlberger; sons G. Stephen Chaudoin (and wife Patricia), Michael Patrick Chaudoin (and wife Lisa), and Scott Andrew Chaudoin; grandchildren Meghan Chaudoin Rives, Alyssa Kate Chaudoin, Justin William Chaudoin, George Scott Chaudoin, Ryan Michael Chaudoin, and Sara Elizabeth Chaudoin. A funeral mass for George is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The mass will be held at St.Michael Church, 9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH. Kindhearted, humble, generous, and a strong defender of his wife and family, George leaves a lasting memory of love and affection. We cherish our time with him and wish him peace for all eternity. www.brewittfuneralhome.comObituary
George Stephen Chaudoin George Stephen Chaudoin of Stratham, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the age of 89. George died peacefully at home, attended by his beloved wife of 62 years and his three sons. George was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, on March 14, 1931, to his father Clarence Herbert Chaudoin and his mother Olive Depoli Chaudoin. The oldest of four children, George was the “big brother” to his younger sisters, whom he loved dearly. George had a modest upbringing in rural Illinois, taking various jobs to help his family, such as delivering ice blocks used for home refrigeration - hard physical work that taught him responsibility and resilience. During the Korean War, before he was to be drafted into the U.S. Army, George applied for and passed his physical to become a naval aviator, a decision that altered the direction of his life. During his 18 years in the U.S. Navy, including time in the Navy Reserve, he achieved the rank of Commander. Concurrently, George was hired by Northeast Airlines and began his successful 33 years as a professional airline pilot, finishing his career flying Asia Pacific routes for Delta Airlines as Captain of the Lockheed L-1011, the top of the Delta fleet. When George, his wife Ann, and their three sons moved from Connecticut to New Hampshire in 1973, they bought a 200-acre farm in Kensington, NH, with 250 Black Angus cows. With no prior farming experience, the family began a multi-year adventure that required endurance, flexibility, and self-reliance. After his retirement, George continued his love of aviation by building and flying two single-engine airplanes. George converted the farm’s fields into a private landing strip, eventually moving his RV-10 airplane to a hanger at Pease Airforce Base in Portsmouth, NH. George’s love of aviation and exploration lasted throughout his retirement and included many global traveling adventures with his wife and family. George is survived by his wife, Ann Horn Chaudoin; sisters Patricia Chaudoin Paden and Edith Chaudoin Stahlberger; sons G. Stephen Chaudoin (and wife Patricia), Michael Patrick Chaudoin (and wife Lisa), and Scott Andrew Chaudoin; grandchildren Meghan Chaudoin Rives, Alyssa Kate Chaudoin, Justin William Chaudoin, George Scott Chaudoin, Ryan Michael Chaudoin, and Sara Elizabeth Chaudoin. A funeral mass for George is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The mass will be held at St.Michael Church, 9 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH. Kindhearted, humble, generous, and a strong defender of his wife and family, George leaves a lasting memory of love and affection. We cherish our time with him and wish him peace for all eternity. www.brewittfuneralhome.com
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