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Michael A. Ahlquist, 53, of Manchester, died May 9, 2016 at the Southern NH Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Manchester on September 1, 1962 the son of Alfred and Pamela (Pantelis) Ahlquist and was a lifelong resident of the Queen City. He was educated in the local school system and attended Manchester Central High School.
He was a talented auto body technician employed at Grenier Auto Body and especially enjoyed restoring classic cars. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and auto racing at Hudson Speedway, the Harlem Globetrotters and watching the Manchester Monarchs with his son Michael. Family was very important to Mike and he especially loved spending time with his children and spoiling them. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son brother and friend.
He was predeceased by his father Alfred Ahlquist in 2004 and his stepson Taylor O'Neill in 2014.
Members of his family include his wife Wendy Ahlquist of Hillsboro, his two daughters Shannon Ranck and her husband Nathanial of Virginia and Alecea Ahlquist of Hillsboro, his son Michael Ahlquist also of Hillsboro, his grandson John Ranck of Virginia, his brother Arthur Ahlquist of Manchester, his sister Karen Root, her husband David and his nephew Nicholas Root all of Nashua, his stepchildren Hannah Bamford and Jake Bamford both of Hillsboro and his aunt Ellen Goupil and her husband Roger of Manchester as well as several cousins and many friends.
Visitation was held on Monday May 16 from 3 to 7 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester. A Funeral Service was celebrated on Tuesday May 17 at 10 am in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 650 Hanover St. Manchester. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery. The Trisagion Service was performed by Rev. Michael Wilson on Monday evening at 6 pm in the funeral home.
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September 28, 2016
Norma Lomeli
May the God of Peace and Comfort give you comfort for your loss.
"Comfort, comfort my people, says your God" Isaiah 40:1
May 26, 2016
Michael Ahlquist
I love you dad and always will you truly are the best dad in the world I love you
May 18, 2016
Michael & Diane Grandmaison
Dear Arthur, Pam & Karen,
Our deepest condolences to all of you and our thoughts prayers are with you.
May 17, 2016
Kathi Michaud
Pam, Arthur, Karen:
Sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of MichaelOur thoughts and prayers are with you and may your memories help during this time. RIP Mike and rest easy with your dad
Love to all xo Kathi (Roux)Michaud and Pat Roux
May 17, 2016
Kathi Michaud
Pam, Athur, Karen,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Michael. Know your in our thoughts and prayers and may your memories hell during this time.
Love, Kathi (Roux) Michaud and Pat Roux
May 17, 2016
Charyl Grobel
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 16, 2016
Lisa Vachon Courtois
To Karen, Pam and Arthur,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
May 16, 2016
Toni DeGennaro
To Arthur and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you. Love, Toni, Abbie and Dante DeGennaro
May 16, 2016
Randy Desrochers
Prayers go out to the family. Sorry for your loss.
May 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss, just talked to Mike a couple weeks ago..so sudden. Cheri
May 16, 2016
sue horan
May 16, 2016
Shelby Goupil Glander
Pam, Karen, Arthur, Ellen...I was so sorry to read about Michael's passing. May you cherish your wonderful memories, he is hanging with his dad now...RIP
always ~~ Shelby
May 16, 2016
Our condolences to the Ahlquist family. Mike, you will be missed by all of your friends from Elm St Auto and Salona's.
May 15, 2016
Jan Michalak
Mike, I just talked to you. I can still hear your contagions laugh. If you wanted to have fun. You were the guy to be around. You didn't just work on cars. You were cars. It was nice talking to you Michael. This Thunder Of The Eagles is for you. Over Tucson Mountains. So long Mike. Your friend. Jan
May 15, 2016
Christine Macrigeanis
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 15, 2016
"T" Grady
My Condolence's go out to Pam, Karen and Arthur for your loss. Growing up and going to school together gave us great memories. Ride with the Angels my Friend. "T" Grady
May 15, 2016
Ron and Lynda Lortie
Pam, Arthur and Ahlquist Family, we are so sorry for Mike's passing, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May happy memories carry you throught this sorrowful time.
May 15, 2016
Julie Morin, CPA
I pray that you are resting in the arms of Jesus, Mike. I miss you and will remember you as a kind person and an honorable man.
May 15, 2016
steve piaseczny
deeply saddened by this loss regards an prayers steve an daphne piaseczny
May 15, 2016
Larry Crowley
Rest in Peace Mikie. You were a true friend. I'll never forget you Bro!! You will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to the Ahlquist family.
May 15, 2016
James Dakoulas
R.I.P. Mike...sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2016
Pamela, With deepest sympathy to you and Mike family. Peter and Nancy Poulios. Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
May 14, 2016
John KOWACK
My deepest sympathies to the Ahlquist family.
May 14, 2016
Allyson Haberstroh
RIP...Too young, too soon.
May 14, 2016
Brenda Hall
RIP Mike so sorry to hear of your passing I remember you from school many years ago always smiling always said hello so sorry RIP
Brenda Hall
May 14, 2016
Jeanne Callahan
RIP Mike your with the angels now fly high
May 14, 2016
Guy Vaillancourt
Rest in peace my friend the good times we had on the job site will not be forgotten thanks for that memory.
May 14, 2016
John Williams and the Williams family
R.I.P. Mike you are like a brother to me, you are a good man, I will always miss you and remember you and all the good times we had, until we meet again brother...
Ahlquist Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 13, 2016
monty
Thoughts and prayers with the family.
RIP Mike
May 13, 2016
GEORGIA GALANIS
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences. R.I.P. Michael
May 13, 2016
Michel Vaillancourt
Mike ... I love you and you are my brother .... until we meet again I will miss you
May 13, 2016
Bonnie Pelletier
RIP Mike! Thoughts & Prayers to all Family members! God Bless!
May 15, 2016
The Staff of McHugh Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
May 12, 2016
Bob Manseau
RIP Mike !!!
May 12, 2016
Troy Cormier
Prayers for his family and all us friends. Lets just say the Loud one will be missed
May 12, 2016
"I'M so sorry for your loss. PSALMS 29:11
May 12, 2016
David Bergeron
R I P Mike u will be missed by all who knew you......
May 12, 2016
steve patient
My condolences and sympathy to the Ahlquist family. Michaell was a good friend and will surely be missed. May his spirit watch over us.
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