Alfred Carignan
Contoocook, NH – Ace Carignan, also known as “Sonny” in is younger
years, passed away peacefully on August 29, just days shy of his 92nd
birthday. Born on September 4, 1933, in Northfield, NH, he was the
only son of Alfred and Sadie Carignan,
“Ace” was a 1952 graduate of Franklin High School and briefly attended
Tilton Preperatory School before entering the United States Air Force.
He would serve from 1953 until 1957 and was stationed in Arizona,
Texas, Montana, Hawaii, North Dakota, Newfoundland, Germany, and
Africa.
He was employed by the A&P Grocery Store Chain for 38 years before his
retirement and then worked part time for 17 years for Sanel Auto
Parts.
An accomplished skier, fisherman, and avid golfer (thus the nickname,
“Ace” for his Holes in One), he loved the New Hampshire outdoors.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 39 years, Irene Nedeau
Carignan; and his stepchildren Gary and Kathleen Nedeau.
He is survived by his two stepchildren, Judy (Charlie) Johnson of
Harrisville, NH and Deborah (Jim) Rivers of Contoocook, NH.
He also leaves grandchildren, Lindsay, Courtney, Becki, Stephanie and
Stephen, and great grandchildren, Cody, Wiley, Oliver, Bridger,
Ramsey, Copeland, Elijah and Abram, whom he adored and spent many
special times with.
Graveside services will be held at the Holy Cross cemetery in
Franklin, NH at 11 AM on September 23, 2025.