Obituary: Ernest Lescault

Ernest “Ernie” E. Lescault, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest, at the age of 82, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. Ernie was the beloved husband of 52 years to Nancy (Donnell) Lescault. 

He was born Feb. 24, 1931 in Fall River, MA, son of the late Henri and Eva (Gagnon) Lescault, and had resided in Enfield for the past 52 years. Ernie served his country honorably with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Ernie retired from Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford after over 37 years of service. He then worked for the Somers and Somersville Post Offices for several years. Ernie was a member of St. Martha Church, a life member of the Washington Irving Knights of Columbus Council 50, Enfield and the Tanguay-Magill American Legion Post 80. He was an avid NASCAR and diehard Dale Earnhardt fan. 

Besides his wife Nancy, he is survived by his children: Scott Lescault of Enfield, Eric Lescault and his wife Jessica of Somers, Michele Liquori and companion Michael Moschetti, also of Somers, and son-in-law Ken Hutchinson of Maine; his cherished grandchildren: Jeffrey Hutchinson and his wife Elizabeth, Sarah Hutchinson, Daniel Liquori, Jr. and Justin Liquori; and three beautiful great-granddaughters who will miss “Grandpa Bananas." He is also survived by his siblings: Irene Kot, Anita Viverios, Bertha Fitzler and Muriel Baptista, all of Fall River, along with many nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Donnell of South Carolina. Ernie was predeceased by a daughter, Denise Lescault Hutchinson, and two brothers, Armand and Raymond Lescault.

Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield. A graveside service with military honors will take place Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 50 Enfield, P. O. Box 193, Enfield, CT 06083-0193. 

For online condolences and more information, go to: www.brownefuneralchapels.com.