Leo L. Cloutier

Leo L. Cloutier, formerly of Manchester, New Hampshire, 66, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010. He was born in Manchester on December 26, 1943 to the late Zepherine & Alice Cloutier. He attended St. George Elementary and Bishop Bradley High School. He owned and operated Manchester Speed Shop for 35 years until his retirement in August 2002. He enjoyed drag racing especially in the 70’s when he raced his 1955 Chevy better know as “Mighty Mouse” at Epping Dragway in New Hampshire, was a NASCAR enthusiast, collected Danbury Mint and Franklin Mint 50’s, 60’s, custom car and truck collection. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, horseshoes, shuffleboard and gardening. He was a new member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Venice, Florida; belonged to the Time Travelers Car Club in Manchester, NH and sponsored many cruise nights and trophies. One of his prize possessions was his 1966 Impala SS which he traveled to many car shows and cruise nights for more than 15 years. He is survived by his wife Maureen C. (Gamelin-Berry) Cloutier of Venice, Florida; two sons, Keith Cloutier of Concord, NH, Michael Cloutier; three daughters, Lisa Winslow, Allison Cloutier and Karin Cloutier all of Manchester, NH; his sister, Anita LeFrancois and her husband Leo of Goffstown, NH. He was predeceased by a son, Kevin, “Magoo” Cloutier in November 2002. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Gordon Berry of Rochester, NH, Russell Berry of Raymond, NH, Sandra Farinella of Strafford, NH and Cheryl Berry of Corpus Christi, TX and thirteen grandchildren.