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Article: Remembering the unique Robert Jolicoeur.(Cook on Concord)(Obituary)
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- New Hampshire Business Review
- Article date:
- May 22, 2009
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Robert B. Jolicoeur, who died May 11 at the age of 83, was a longtime Manchester businessman--a unique individual who built a business, led a family and did it his own way.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy and, returning to his native Manchester, married his wife, Lucille with whom he celebrated his 62nd wedding anniversary last month.
Jolicoeur grew up working on the family farm near the Manchester Airport. In 1956, he purchased Lafayette Beverages, a local bottling company that he expanded to include Pepsi-Cola, Seven-Up, Dr. Pepper and other brands of soft drinks, with locations throughout New Hampshire.
Fiercely loyal to his ...