Born in Fall River, a son of the late Edwardo and Alida (Barbeau) Houde, he had resided in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Houde served 43 years in the military as a Merchant Marine in the Navy and Coast Guard.
He had a successful career as a plumber and owned Houde’s Plumbing and Heating for over 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 77.
Known as a “go-getter”, Henrie was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 43 for many years. He enjoyed photography, bowling and won multiple awards in marksmanship.
His family includes two sons, Paul H. Houde and wife Lisa of E. Falmouth and Ron Houde and fiancé Jean Souza of Somerset; one daughter, Lynn Denault and husband Larry of New Bedford; one brother, Albert Houde and his late wife Beatrice of New Bedford; one sister, Lillian Cassidy and her late husband Ray of E. Providence; two goddaughters, Karen Vezina and Janice Reynolds; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Delores Brown and Armand and Bob Houde.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 8:30 AM from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. www.rock-funeralhome.com for online tribute/directions.
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