He was born March 20, 1926 in Exeter, NH, the son of Harry G. Sr. and Rose (Carbonneau) Marcotte. He was a graduate of Exeter High School, Class of 1943 and was a volunteer for the Exeter Fire Dept on Engine 1. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific and the Atlantic. Harry was co-founder of Collins Sports Center in 1984 an
d later Marcotte Trophy and Awards. An avid Boston sports fan he also played hockey until he was in his 60s. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of the Columbus in Rochester and a communicant of St. Mary Church.
Members of his family include his wife of 67 years, Florence (Walsh) Marcotte, sons, Stephen Marcotte, William and wife Mary Marcotte; daughters, Ellen and husband Bill Tostevin, Anne and husband Dale Mansfield, Maggie and husband Phil Tewell; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; "brother" Roger Tremblay and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son James M. Marcotte in 2002 and two infant sisters.
