William Henry Michaud, 75, of Barrington, NH, passed away on February 4, 2023.
Bill was born on July 27, 1947, to David Stanley Michaud and Shirley Ann (Best) Michaud in Amesbury, MA. He attended Amesbury High School and enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 in 1964. For over three years, Bill served as a corpsman second class in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion.
On May 15, 1971, Bill married Donna Oliver of Portsmouth, NH. His youngest brother Jerry was the best man and Donna’s lifelong friend Pamela (Sanborn) Naseman was the maid of honor. Bill and Donna settled in Portsmouth and raised two sons Jonathan and Christopher.
Following his career in the U.S. Navy, Bill worked as a nuclear engineering technician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. He retired after 35 years of service in 2010.
Bill had many hobbies and passions, including cooking, fishing, Scotch tasting, beer brewing, D&D dungeon mastering, and Thanksgiving turkey carving. He loved movies, Tina Turner’s music, and novels by Stephen King.
Bill is predeceased by his parents David and Shirley; wife Donna; brother Gerald; and nephew Scott. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Joy Michaud of Moyock, NC, and grandsons Mathew and Nicholas; son Christopher Michaud of Manchester, NH, and grandson Trevor; brother John Michaud of Sanford, ME, and nieces Sarah and Beth; and sister-in-law Paula Michaud of Farmington, NH, and niece Michelle.
There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Legion
Diane Nault says
Jonathan, Christopher,and family , so sorry for your loss He,s having a great reunion with Donna and the rest of his love ones .
Cathy Burns says
To the Michaud Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one’s service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
NH VFW Auxiliary
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
Paul Dachsteiner says
So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Please accept Eva & my condolence and our prayers for you and the family.
Mary Coakley says
So sorry to hear of your loss. We had many good times with Bill and Donna and now they are together again.. Our thoughts are with you all. Denny and Mary Coakley
Syreeta Hasting says
Jonathan & Chris, I’m so sorry for your loss, your parents were amazing, most of my childhood was either watching movies at y’alls place with Taco Popcorn, or playing outdoors games, while all the parents hung out on their lawn drinking coffee.
Syreeta Tilley Hasting
Phil Carey says
To Donna,
I did not know you were married to Bill. It was my pleasure to have him work for me on one of the trips in 1983 to Groton CT.
He was a pleasure to have working for me. Great sense of humor and great work ethics.
I’m nit sure if you remember me, but you and I dated a few times back in 1968 – 69.
My condolences to you and your family.
Also, if you have any problems with his shipyard retirement, I may have a few contacts that can help you.
Phil Carey
Pgc1116@yahoo.com
Nancy Wurzel says
Bill and I were close friends for a few months We went to high school together and became close. So sorry for his passing. We had some good times. Thank you Chris. He will be missed. Sincerely. Nancy
Nancy Wurzel says
You will be lovingly missed. Your Darlin NANCY