Final Salute

Gerald Hebert Cooper, 75, died peacefully at his home on Friday, January 7, 2022. He is the beloved husband of Kathleen (Duffy) Cooper with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.

Gerald was born in Clinton, Massachusetts on July 28, 1946, and was the son of the late George and Edith (Alger) Cooper.

He proudly served his country as a United States Navy Seabee until he was honorably discharged in April of 1967.

For many years, he was employed in management at Teledyne Technologies until his retirement.

In his free time, he enjoyed bass fishing. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family.

In addition to his wife Kathleen, he is survived by his two sons, Gerald Cooper Jr. of Leominster and Michael Cooper and his wife Jeanine of Lunenburg, MA; his two grandsons, Cameron and Michael Cooper Jr. and his great-granddaughters Emma, Scarlett and Evelyn. He is also survived by his brother Richard Cooper of Athol, MA.

Gerald was predeceased by his brother, Robert Cooper and his sister Sandra Joy.

At the request of Gerald’s family, visitation will be held privately. Relatives and friends are invited to Gerald’s graveside service and presentation of military honors on THURSDAY, January 13th at 2PM in the New Hampshire State Veteran Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH. Interment to follow. Arrangements entrusted to the ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. To leave an online condolence, story, or message please visit www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com.