Dennis Picou

Dennis Picou, 50, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 17, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born in Hempstead, NY on December 29, 1963, the son of David Picou and Sallie (Boston) Chandler. He grew up in Bangor and moved to Lebanon where he was a graduate of Noble High School, Class of 1982. For the past 14 years he had the privilege to work daily with his very special "Papa" Arnold Chandler. He had worked as a supervisor at F.W. Morse for a number of years, and was employed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from 1983-1992.Survivors include his mother and father Sallie and Arnold Chandler of Lebanon, father and mother David and Virginia Picou of Amityville, NY, brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Jana Picou of Somersworth, NH, special friend "brother" Victor Castillo and wife Dawn of Eliot, son and daughter-in-law Dustin and Emily Pease of Severn, MD, daughter Leah Costales of Rochester, NH, brother Derrick Picou of Springfield, MO, sister Deirdre Picou of Amityville, NY, sister Danielle Picou of Dublin, PA, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, and special aunt Carol Picou of Queens, NY."Uncle" will be forever in the hearts and dearly missed by Casey Callahan, Emily Callahan, Alexis Picou and David Picou of Somersworth, NH.Dennis was loved by many. His sense of humor, charm and wit will be deeply missed.At the request of Dennis there will be no formal service.In lieu of flowers you may send a donation in memory of Dennis Picou to St. Charles Children's Home, 19 Grant Street, Rochester, NH 03867.Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service of Sanford-Springvale is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be expressed at the Condolences tab at left.