BIDDEFORD — Gerard G. Daudier, 88, of Biddeford died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 21, 1928 in Biddeford, a son of George and Alida (Martineau) Daudier and was educated at St. Andre and St. Joseph schools.

He became a Merchant Marine in 1944, and in 1952 he joined the Marine Corps, serving until 1954.

On May 20, 1950 he married Cecile Gosselin in St. Andre Church.

Gerard had been employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He also worked as a self-employed carpenter.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans,

Gerard was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Daudier in 1984, and Joseph Leo Daudier in 2016.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cecile Daudier of Biddeford; two daughters, Pauline Tarbox of Biddeford, and Anita Hupe and her lifetime partner, Michael Hupe, of Lyman; a son, Roger Daudier of Alfred; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie Laflamme and her husband, Gilles, of Florida and Biddeford, and Aline Martel of Biddeford; a brother, Robert Daudier and his wife, Debbie, of Florida; sister-in-law, Catherine Daudier of South Portland; and nieces and nephews.

There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005.

To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Daudier’s memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens’ Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.