Alcide G. Light, 90, of Bedford, died August 11, 2019 after a period of declining health. He was born in Cadyville, NY on February 26, 1929 the son of Alcide J. and Beatrice (Delisle) Light. He grew up in Cadyville and was educated in the local system.
Following his school education, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps, later the US Air Force, and proudly served during World War II (the “Greatest Generation”), the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War retiring as a Technical Sergeant in 1968 after 20 years of service. After leaving the military he was employed as an automotive service manager at Noyes Tire Company and then Bourque Motor Sales. He was a member of the VFW Post 8401 in Bedford, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Henry J. Sweeney Post #2 in Manchester. Ever the auto enthusiast, he loved classic cars. Over the years he owned many late model vehicles that he would restore. In his younger days he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His favorite vacationing spot where he spent many summers with family and friends was York Beach, Maine. In his later years he enjoyed time painting, reading, coin collecting, and working on puzzles. He will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, son, brother and friend.
He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Carmen (Boisvert) Light in 2008, his brother Milton Light, his sisters Doris Baker and Esther Young, his sister-in-law Helen Light, his brother-in-law Jerry Doherty, his brother-in-law Robert Young, and his stepson Douglas Miville.
Members of his family include his wife of seven years, Priscilla (Daigle) Light of Bedford, his sons Arnold J. Light and his wife Diane of Litchfield and Steven A. Light and his wife Cheryl of Sun City Center Florida, his grandchildren Steven Light, Michelle Johnson, John (Kris) Light, Nikole Light, Michelle Palmer, Shawn Dubois and Krystal Boyd, his great-grandchildren Taylor Light, Brandon Pellerin, Jarrett Pellerin, Dean Dubois, Darric Dubois, Ashleigh Clay, Aurora Light, Romea Light, Tenley Hunt, Isaac Johnson and Olivia Johnson, his great-great grandchildren Nevaeh Pellerin, Charlotte Pellerin and Kayden Theroux, his brother Dale Light, his sister Bernice Doherty and his stepchildren Donna Doucet, Deann Mailman, Diane Flaherty and David Domanski-Miville as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday August 18 from 2 to 5 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester. A Memorial Service was celebrated on Monday August 19 at 10 am at St. Pius X Church 575 Candia Rd. in Manchester. Inurnment followed at 12:30 pm at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Alcide’s name be made to the VFW Post 8401, 70 Bedford Center Rd. Bedford, NH 03110 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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