GRANTHAM, NH — Jean “John” Paul Gauvin, 87, of Grantham, NH passed away on April 25, 2019 at the Elm Wood Center in Claremont.

He was born in Lawrence, MA on March 18, 1932 the son of Sam and Anna (Valcourt) Gauvin.

He was in US Army during the Korean War and achieved the rank of corporal.

John had worked for AT&T and Nokia as a quality control manager.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and bird watching. He was a great and peaceful man that will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his son, Gary Gauvin and his wife, Sheri of Grantham and his two grandsons.

He was predeceased by his wife, Doris E. (Paris) Gauvin; his parents, two brothers and a sister.

A graveside service with military honors will be held in the Grantham Memorial Cemetery on Saturday May 11th at 2 PM with Father Michael Monette Pastor of St. Patrick Church in Newport, NH officiating.

Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.