Kenneth Cloutier

Kenneth E. Cloutier, age 92, of Hudson, N.H., passed away on May 18, 2025 in Hudson. He had been a resident of Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson since December 6, 2024, receiving long-term care. Ken was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 16, 1933, the son of the late Henry and Blanche (Paquin) Cloutier. He spent most of his life in New Hampshire. On December 18, 1954, Ken married Lorraine (Cloutier) Cloutier in Nashua, and together they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage until her passing on December 13, 2018. Ken and Lorraine enjoyed over 20 years of retirement in Palmetto, Florida, before returning to New Hampshire in September 2018. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957 as a Radio Operator, receiving an honorable discharge. He was predeceased in death by his beloved daughter, Lisa Marie (Cloutier) Weaver, who passed away on December 18, 2023. He was also predeceased by five brothers—George, Wilfred, Raymond, Roland, and Donald—and two sisters, Anita Hajj and Yvette Vaillancourt. Ken is survived by his sister, Laurel Lincoln, and his brother, Norman Cloutier, both of Hudson, N.H., as well as his son, Michael Cloutier of Nashua, N.H. He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Heather Migneault and her husband Keith of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and their three children, Avery, Grayson, and Beau; James Weaver and his wife Nia of Hudson, N.H., and their daughters, Danica and Genevieve; Patrick Weaver and his wife Amanda of Hudson, N.H., and their four sons, Patrick Jr., Austin, Tyler, and Christian; and Jessica Enquist and her husband Nick and their daughter Ellie. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Clinton Weaver of Hudson, N.H.; step-grandson, Shawn Hysette and Erin and their children, Devin, Cori, and Brody; as well as many nieces and nephews. Ken’s professional life began in sales with Hayward Farms (1957–1965), followed by roles at Reeds Ferry Lumber (1965–1968) and Riverside Millwork (1968–1971). He later became self-employed as a land developer and home builder in Londonderry and Litchfield, N.H., until his retirement in 2003. A passionate golfer, Ken played three to five times a week with friends at Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Florida, where he was a longtime member and also enjoyed serving as a Ranger on the course. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00am - 11:00am with a Service of Remembrance at 11:00am in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street in Hudson. In accordance with his wishes, Ken will be cremated and laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Lorraine at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Hudson, N.H., in the family plot.

Kenneth Cloutier

May 16, 1933 - May 18, 2025