Jean Pierre Trahan

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Roger and Antoinette (Gaudette) Trahan, he was a lifelong area resident. Jean Pierre is survived by his brother Paul Trahan, and his wife Ann, as well as his sister Rochelle (Trahan) Swain and her husband, Dave. He is also survived by many other cousins, in-laws and family, nieces, nephews, and other family who he loved very much. If you were related to this man, you knew it, but sometimes he did not remember who belonged to who, as families grew! If you weren’t sure how you were related, it was ok to call him “Uncle Johnny” or “Cousin.”

JP served as a medic in the US Army during Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. After returning home, JP readjusted to civilian life, and was a proud lifelong Veteran. Patriotism ran deep, and this man was always proudly wearing some type of patriotic clothing, hat, pin, bracelet, jacket, dog tags, or all of the above simultaneously. Also, who could forget his love of camouflage and flags. There was a large span of time where he loved and collected motorcycles as well.

Jean graduated from the Lowell Technical Institute in 1975 and worked as a civil engineer for Tilcon Capaldi and then Tilcon Corporation for 45 years before his retirement. He served on many boards within the Town of Freetown, and he loved serving in that capacity. Retirement brought new hobbies such as making decals, creating things with his decal and cricut machines; JP was very creative. Jean Pierre also enjoyed local sports teams such as the Red Sox. He was famous for his humor and pranks that made everyone smile and laugh. In 2025 even, he was still making prank phone calls and he didn’t care if people had caller ID.

Jean’s family, friends and grandsons were very important to him. The Trahan family enjoyed many family vacations and camping. He was an outdoorsman who had a love of boats, jet skis, and fireworks. Sometimes he would even decorate the Trahan property with mannequins, dressed in camo or patriotic gear. He always had to have the newest trinkets, gadgets, technology, and every single accessory and option possible for his truck.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter, Molly Trahan Lecuyer and her husband Nick Lecuyer; two amazing grandchildren, Tobias and Tydus. He was the proud father to the late Petty Officer First Class Tyler John Trahan who proudly served in the US Navy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in St. John Neumann Church, 157 Middleboro Road, E. Freetown followed by a Mass of Chrisian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Avenue, Buzzards Bay.

Jean-Pierre and Tyler will be together at Bourne National Cemetery.