WMUR News 9 Obituaries - Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory in Manchester, NH

Nery Lima Rodriguez

February 4, 1948 - January 20, 2020

Nery Lima Rodriguez, 71, of Concord, NH died January 20th, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Uruguay on February 4, 1948, he was the son of Salvador Lima and Maria Elida Rodriguez. Prior to retirement, he had been a prep cook in Concord, NH for over 10 years. Nery loved playing the guitar and performing karaoke for his family and friends. He enjoyed listening...
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Elaine L. Learned

August 30, 1946 - January 19, 2020

Elaine L. Learned, 73, of Manchester, passed away on January 19, 2020 at the Concord Hospice House following a brief illness. Born in Hanover, NH on August 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Harley and Meryle (Dearborn) Learned. Elaine was a graduate of Newbury High School, class of 1964. She earned her Medical Secretary degree from Pierce College, Concord, in 1966. Elaine worked at...
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Alfred Eugene Gagnon

April 27, 1925 - January 18, 2020

Alfred Eugene Gagnon, 94, of Manchester, died peacefully at Maple Leaf HealthCare Center on January 18, 2020. He was born in Manchester, NH on April 27, 1925 to Ernest and Corinne (Lessard) Gagnon. He was a graduate of Manchester West High School. He earned a diploma in accounting from the predecessor college to Southern NH University and completed coursework at St. Anselm College. He...
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Raymond L. Simard

September 25, 1940 - January 16, 2020

Raymond L. Simard, 79, of Manchester died January 16, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester on September 25, 1940, he was the son of Herve and Jeanne (Desilets) Simard. Prior to retirement, he had worked as a heavy equipment operator for R.S. Audley Construction for many years, taking pride in his work. Ray was often seen on his bulldozer building the roads most of us...
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Tracy Devine Laliberte

June 21, 1963 - January 15, 2020

Tracy Ann (Devine) Laliberte, 56, formerly of New Hampshire, died suddenly January 15, 2020 in Ormond by the Sea, FL surrounded by her family. Born in Manchester on June 21st 1963, she was the daughter of Thomas and Joan (Wood) Devine. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from Trinity High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State University. Prior...
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Joseph S. Tolpin

March 10, 1975 - January 15, 2020

Joseph S. Tolpin, 44, of Sanford, ME, died suddenly in a tragic car accident on January 15, 2020. Born in Concord, NH on March 10, 1975 to the late Richard W. Tolpin and Barbara L. (Rosenfield) Tullis. He was a 1993 graduate of Manchester Central High School and attended Dean Jr College, Franklin, MA. At the age of 19, Joe followed in his father's footsteps into the car business, working at a...
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Jeanne (Lacerte) Lagasse

July 29, 1926 - January 13, 2020

Jeanne (Lacerte) Lagasse of Manchester died January 13, 2020, following a period of declining health. Born in Manchester on July 29, 1926, she was the daughter of Albert and Eva (Bourassa) Lacerte. She was educated by the Presentation of Mary nuns in the Manchester Catholic schools and volunteered her time for them when she had children of her own. Prior to retirement, she had worked as a...
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Anne Shirley Hickey

July 25, 1931 - January 12, 2020

Anne Shirley (Francis) Hickey, 88, of Hooksett, NH died January 12, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, RI on July 25, 1931, she was the daughter of Anthony R. and Alice Mary (Grady) Francis. She attended Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, Bayview Academy, Class of 1949 and was chosen to give the dedication address of the new school building. She married Peter...
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David W. McCloskey

June 27, 1964 - January 9, 2020

David W. McCloskey, 55, of Manchester, died January 9, 2020 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born in Manchester on June 27, 1964 to Arthur and Marilyn (Madden) McCloskey. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. He served in the Army National Guard as an electronics maintenance technician for 20 years. David was a mail handler with the US Postal Service for many...
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Joanne R. Beauchemin-Plante

January 17, 1940 - January 8, 2020

Joanne R. (Miller) Beauchemin-Plante, 79, formerly of Hooksett, died suddenly on January 8, 2020 at Epsom HealthCare Center after a period of declining health. She was born in Nashua on January 17, 1940 to Leon and Yvette (Roy) Miller. She grew up in Nashua and lived in Hooksett for most of her life. Joanne enjoyed traveling and going on day-trips, but especially enjoyed time spent...
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Ferdinand W. "Pete" VanDenBerghe, Jr.

April 11, 1932 - January 6, 2020

Ferdinand W. "Pete" VanDenBerghe, Jr., 87, of Manchester, died on January 6, 2020, at Elliot Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on April 11, 1932, he was the son of the late Ferdinand W. and Helen M. (McIsaac) VanDenBerghe, Sr. He was a 3 sport athlete and graduate of Manchester West High School, he honorably served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Harry F....
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Lorraine V. Perkins

September 22, 1937 - January 6, 2020

Lorraine (Villemure) Perkins, 82, of Manchester, died peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2020 at Ridgewood Center in Bedford. She was born in Manchester on September 22, 1937 to Theophile and Lillian (Gilibert) Villemure. She was a lifelong resident of the west side of Manchester. Lorraine worked as the "shoe girl" at Bee Bee Shoe Company for several years. She later operated a...
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Real N. Blanchette

June 30, 1941 - January 5, 2020

Real N. Blanchette, 78, of Manchester, died January 5, 2020 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a period of declining health from dementia. He was born in St. Gerard, Quebec, Canada on June 30, 1941 to Herve and Laurette (Cote) Blanchette. He grew up in Canada then lived the rest of his life in Manchester. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Real...
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Gordon W. LaLanne

October 9, 1939 - January 4, 2020

Gordon W. LaLanne, 80, lifelong resident of Manchester died January 4th, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Sanford, ME on October 9, 1939, he was the son of Robert and Florence (Morin) LaLanne. Prior to retirement, he had worked at Dorson & Fleischer Shoe Company for many years. He had also worked at Magelite in Dracut, MA. Gordon enjoyed going to the Palace Theater,...
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Joan A. Kaminski

July 9, 1926 - January 4, 2020

Joan A. Kaminski, 93, of Manchester died January 4, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester on July 9, 1926, she was the daughter of Walter and Anna (Binkowicz) Kaminski. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from Manchester Central High School, class of 1944. Prior to retirement in 1990, she had worked as an executive secretary for Public Service of...
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Michael J. "Mickey" Murphy

March 24, 1944 - January 3, 2020

Michael J. "Mickey" Murphy, 75, of Bedford, died January 3, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in South Boston, MA on March 24, 1944, he was the son of the late John T. and Margaret (Costello) Murphy. Mickey was a graduate of South Boston High, class of 1961 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed with Allen Bradley Products, as plant manager, for 35 years...
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Yolande N. Caron

December 24, 1931 - January 1, 2020

Yolande Noella Caron, of Manchester, died January 1, 2020, one week after her 88th birthday, at The Manor at Birch Hill following a period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on December 24, 1931, the daughter of Dr. Ovide and Aloysia (Lemelin) Lamontagne. She was educated at St. Anthony's Grammar School and what is now the Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson, NH. She later...
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Grace E. Tibbo

February 27, 1929 - December 28, 2019

Grace (Nowell) (Larkin) Tibbo, 90, formerly of Goffstown, died December 28, 2019 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center after a brief illness. She was born in Franklin on February 27, 1929 to James and Alexina (Graveson) Nowell. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. She later lived in Manchester for many years before moving to Goffstown in 1970. Grace owned a...
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Willa Mae LePine

December 11, 1933 - December 25, 2019

Willa Mae "Willy" LePine, of Manchester, died peacefully on Christmas Morning, December 25, 2019. She was born in Buckhannon, WV on December 11, 1933 , the daughter of the late Orlo A. Lucas and Frances Posey Lucas. She attended South Charleston High School in Charleston , WV, relocating to Manchester in her junior year to join her sister, Thelma Jane Brockway, and graduated from Central...
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Ronald J. Surrette

February 24, 1948 - December 20, 2019

Ronald J. Surrette, 71, of Merrimack died unexpectedly on December 20, 2019. Born in Worcester MA on February 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Robert and Anita (Pizzuti). He was a graduate of North High School, Worcester, Ma and Worcester Jr. College. Ronald served in the U.S. Army as a MP and was honorably discharged. He worked in sales for several computer companies. In retirement he...
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Anne-Marie Blais

August 3, 1943 - December 18, 2019

Anne-Marie Blais, 76, of Bedford, died December 18, 2019, at Elliot Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in West Stewartstown on August 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Claire M. (Belanger) Blais. Surviving family members include her daughter, Roxanne Flores Mueller and her husband Patrick of Anchorage, Alaska; two grand children, Quinn and Nora; two...
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Armand G. Martineau

December 1, 1937 - December 18, 2019

Armand G. Martineau, 82, of Hooksett, died December 18, 2019 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a period of declining health. He was born in Boston, MA on December 1, 1937 to Philip and Olivette (LeBlanc) Martineau. He grew up in Dorchester, MA and graduated from Boston College. He later lived in Manchester 10 years before moving to Hooksett in 1973. Armand was a certified...
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Theresa M. "Terry" Douville

March 5, 1927 - December 15, 2019

Our beautiful mother, Theresa "Terry" Marie Douville, passed away on December 15, 2019, after succumbing to heart failure at the youthful age of 92. She was the youngest daughter of Rose Anna and George Dupere, and was born on March 5, 1927 in Manchester, NH. She was one of fifteen children raised on a farm located on Rockafella Avenue in Londonderry, NH. The six girls and nine boys all made...
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Mary D. McLaughlin

February 5, 1929 - December 13, 2019

Mary (Dunn) McLaughlin, 90, formerly of Manchester, mother of eight, grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of nine, died peacefully on December 13, 2019 after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was born in Augusta, ME, on February 5, 1929, daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Cunningham) Dunn. She attended Becker College before marrying Francis J. McLaughlin, also of...
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Larry A. Treworgy

March 23, 1945 - December 11, 2019

Larry A. Treworgy, 74, of Goffstown, died December 11, 2019 at Catholic Medical Center after a long period of declining health. He was born in Camden, ME on March 23, 1945 to Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Pierce) Treworgy. He grew up in Orrington, ME and attended the University of Maine at Orono. He lived in Nashua and Goffstown for many years. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S...
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"Kathleen A. "Kay" Babcock

February 22, 1932 - December 9, 2019

Kathleen A. "Kay" Babcock, 87, of Manchester died after a lengthy illness on December 9, 2019, at Evergreen Assisted Living. Born in Jamaica Plain, MA on February 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Dorrice N. (Campbell) Bean. She grew up in Somerville, MA and Winterport, ME and was a graduate of Winterport High School, class of 1949. Kay raised her family in Melrose, MA,...
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James R. Garneau

December 26, 1960 - December 8, 2019

James R. Garneau passed away suddenly December 8, 2019 after a great day decorating his three Christmas trees. His passing leaves a great void in many hearts and lives. He was known for his kind, compassionate and generous ways. He was born on December 26, 1960 in Claremont, NH to Beryl (McLin) and Robert "Skeets" Garneau. As a young child one of his greatest joys was to ride his bike to...
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Lorraine R. Cote

February 28, 1933 - December 8, 2019

Lorraine R. (Proulx) Cote, 86, of Atkinson, died December 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born at Notre Dame Hospital in Manchester on February 28, 1933 to Louis and Eva (Veilleux) Proulx. She resided in Concord during her youth until 1944 when her father died. She then moved to Manchester and attended St. Vincent...
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Gregory E. Mason

October 13, 1956 - December 6, 2019

Gregory E. Mason, 63, of Manchester, died suddenly on December 6, 2019 while vacationing in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Greg was born in Manchester on October 13, 1956 to Edward and Catherine (Obringer) Mason. He earned a bachelor's degree from Nichols College in Worcester, MA and did further studies in technology related fields. As owner of Merrimack River Technologies, LLC in...
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Francois O. LaBrie, Jr.

June 17, 1932 - December 6, 2019

Francois Omar LaBrie, Jr., 87, of Manchester, died December 6, 2019, at St. Teresa's Nursing Home, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on June 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Francois and Rita (Lambert) LaBrie, Sr. He was educated in Manchester and was a lifetime resident of the Queen City. Frank was employed as painter foreman for B.N...
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Madeleine (Sheridan) Kellermann

October 4, 1925 - December 4, 2019

Madeleine (Sheridan) Kellermann, 94, of Bedford, NH died December 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 4, 1925, she was the daughter of Alexander and Julia (DeMetter) Sheridan. Prior to retirement, she had worked for the US Government and also Home Insurance for several years. Madeleine was a longtime communicant of St....
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Penny M. Koski

June 2, 1955 - December 4, 2019

Penny M. Koski, 64, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2019, at her residence. Born on June 2, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Margaret M. (Schenk) Koski. She was a graduate of Manchester West High School and was a resident of the Queen City for 30 years. Penny was a fixture at the Red Arrow Diner. She made many friends and gave many smiles to...
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Marjorie Louise Caza

March 24, 1930 - December 3, 2019

Marjorie Louise Caza, 89, of Manchester, died December 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on March 24, 1930, she was the daughter of David W. and Louise F. (Fritche) Davison. Prior to retirement, she had been employed as a receptionist/secretary/cost accountant for many years. Marjorie enjoyed ballroom dancing, playing piano, sewing, crocheting and spending...
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Albert "Al" Ferguson

February 2, 1925 - December 1, 2019

Albert "Al" Ferguson, a World War II Navy Veteran and friend to all who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2019 at the age of 94. Al was affectionately known as "Boppa" by his grandchildren and "Pops" by his son, Pete. He was very proud of his service as a Petty Officer in the US Navy, on the USS General M.M. Patrick from 1942 to the end of the War. After the War, he...
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Michael T. Smith

May 8, 1948 - December 1, 2019

Michael T. Smith, 71, of Goffstown, died December 1, 2019 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 8, 1948 to Raymond and Ann (McMahon) Smith. He grew up in Westmont, NJ and lived in Manchester for many years before moving to Goffstown nine years ago. Following graduation from St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Mike earned...
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Carol A. (Vachon) Zalis

May 4, 1929 - December 1, 2019

Carol A. Zalis, 90, of Derry, passed away on December 1, 2019 at Elliot Hospital, after a lengthy illness Born May 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Helen A. (Priest) Vachon. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Notre Dame College and her Master's degree from UNH. Carol was an English teacher at West High School and a German and Latin teacher at Central High School for...
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Louise Irene Madore

February 18, 1933 - November 27, 2019

Louise Irene (Michaud) Madore, 86, left to live in her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, November 27, 2019, after a period of declining health at Mt. Carmel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Manchester, NH. She was born in Van Buren, ME, February 18, 1933 to Adelard "Pete" and Laura (Sirois) Michaud. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Van Buren, ME in 1950, after which time...
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Janice T. Fairbanks

December 23, 1948 - November 26, 2019

Janice T. Fairbanks, 70, of Manchester, died November 26, 2019, at her residence, after a period of declining health. Born December 23, 1948, in Goffstown, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Margaret (Shea) Douville. She was educated in Manchester and worked as an assembler for Digital Equipment Corp. and as a waitress for many years. Janice enjoyed bingo and camping with family....
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Louis M. Arcidy

October 20, 1954 - November 26, 2019

Louis M. Arcidy, 65, of Bedford, NH ended his two year battle with ALS on November 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He maintained his positive outlook from the day he was diagnosed until his dignified passing and was a constant source of strength, grace, and humor. Born in Manchester, NH on October 20, 1954, he was the son of Louis J. and Malinda H. (Maynard) Arcidy. He received...
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Joseph Buteau

February 3, 1989 - November 26, 2019

Joseph Buteau, 30, of Manchester died November 26, 2019 of complications from a long struggle with drug addiction. He was surrounded by his loving parents at the time of his death. Born in Manchester on February 3, 1989, he was the son of Anthony P. and Elizabeth A. (Haley) Buteau. He was educated in the local school system, graduating from Manchester Central High School and attended Keene...
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Werner Niebel

July 27, 1939 - November 25, 2019

Werner Niebel, 80 of Bedford, New Hampshire died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2019 at The Arbors of Bedford after a period of declining health. Born in Durrnast, Germany on July 27, 1939 he was the son of the late Friedrich and Hilda (Weber) Niebel. Werner spent his early years in Germany where he received his early education and at the age of 19 traveled alone...
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Sylvia Genesse, p.m.

May 19, 1936 - November 24, 2019

Sr. Sylvia Genesse, p.m., (Sr. Ruth Marie), 83, of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary died November 24, 2019. She was born in Auburn, ME on May 19, 1936, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Gill) Genesse. She made her Religious Profession on August 15, 1959. Sister Sylvia obtained a BA degree in Education at Catholic Teachers College in Providence, R.I. and a Master in Education at the...
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Jacques Lareau

February 29, 1948 - November 23, 2019

Jacques J. Lareau, 71, of Manchester, NH died November 23, 2019 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chesham, Quebec on February 19, 1948, he was the son of Gerard and Rejeanne (Roy) Lareau. Prior to retirement, he had worked for the Painters' Union in Boston as a taper. Jacques enjoyed spending time...
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Norma Jane Burroughs

June 27, 1947 - November 22, 2019

Norma Jane Burroughs, 72, of Manchester died November 22, 2019 after a sudden illness. Born in Laconia, NH on June 27, 1947, she was the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (Dagnais) Laro. Prior to retirement, she had worked as a registered nurse for many years at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. She had also worked for the American Red Cross. Norma loved caring for animals and will be...
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Roy Verner Hallgren

June 17, 1925 - November 22, 2019

Roy Verner Hallgren, Sr., 94, of Bedford, New Hampshire, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by friends and family. Roy was born to parents Elsa and Erik Hallgren on June 17, 1925, in Melrose, Massachusetts. Roy attended Melrose High School before enlisting in the Navy in 1942 to support our country during WWII. He served his tour of duty in the South Pacific until being...
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Lillian T. Gelinas

July 3, 1925 - November 22, 2019

Lillian Gelinas passed away on November 22, 2019 after a period of declining health at the age of 94. She was born on July 3, 1925 the daughter of Joseph Adams and Marie (St. Pierre) Adams. Lillian was educated in the Manchester school system. On June 5, 1948 Lillian married the love of her life Norman Gelinas with whom she enjoyed more than 71 years of marriage. In May 1954 they...
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Mary Elizabeth Berntsen

November 22, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Berntsen, 82, of Derry, NH died November 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of Joshiah and Anna (Mitchell) Dyer. Mary enjoyed spending time with her friends of the Abbott House in Derry where she resided for the last 16 years. She volunteered for hospice for many years and she was an animal advocate. Above all else, she...
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Elmer Allen Pease II

October 22, 1954 - November 20, 2019

Elmer Allen Pease II, 65, of Manchester, NH passed away on November 20, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kittery, ME on October 22, 1954, he was the son of Allen Grant and Shirley (Nishikawa) Pease. He was educated in the Berwick school system. Prior to retirement, he had been the Senior Associate of PD Associates, LLC, well-known...
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Matthew P.A. Buffey

November 27, 1970 - November 17, 2019

Matthew P.A. Buffey, 48, of Bedford, died suddenly on November 17, 2019, at his residence. Born in Wales, UK on November 27, 1970, he was the son of Peter D. and Christine A. (White) Buffey. He was a graduate of King Philip High School, Wrentham, MA, and earned two associates degrees from Manchester Community College in electrical engineering and in welding. Matthew also completed a...
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Theresa A. Hailson-Clark

September 15, 1966 - November 15, 2019

Theresa A. Hailson-Clark, 53, of Manchester, died November 15, 2019 at Elliot Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Haverhill, MA on September 15, 1966 to Bernard and Shirley (Jones) Hailson. She grew up in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School in 1984. She lived her life in Haverhill and Manchester. Theresa worked in the banking industry in...
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Omer J. "Curly" Roy

May 4, 1933 - November 14, 2019

Omer J."Curly" Roy, 86, of Manchester, died November 14, 2019, at his residence, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family. Curly was born in Dunham, Quebec on May 4, 1933. He was educated in Canada and has been a resident of the Queen City since 1959. He was the manager of Bunny's Superette for over 50 years before retiring in 2004. Curly had a passion for music. ...
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Russell G. Labbe

January 29, 1952 - November 14, 2019

Russell G. Labbe, 67, of Milford, died November 14, 2019 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester of complications from a recent stroke. He was born in Manchester on January 29, 1952 to Maurice and Pauline (Peat) Labbe. He was a member of the last graduating class at the former Peterborough High School in 1970 then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served until 1976. While in the Coast...
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Pauline M. Allard

February 28, 1948 - November 13, 2019

Pauline M. (Belleville) Allard, 71, of Manchester, died November 13, 2019 at her home after a sudden illness. She was born in Manchester on February 28, 1948 to Roger and Theresa (Boutin) Belleville. She graduated from Ste. Marie High School and lived in Manchester for most of her life. Pauline worked as a credit representative at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester for many years....
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Marjorie Jane Battistelli

May 22, 1925 - November 8, 2019

Marjorie Jane (nee Magoon) Battistelli, 94, died Friday November 8th, 2019 in Concord, NH. Born in Enfield, NH on May 22nd, 1925, she was the youngest child of John and Emma Day Magoon. After graduating from Concord High School in 1942 she began studying to become a nurse, but her plans changed when she met the love of her life, Ernie Battistelli, in a chance encounter at a shopping mall. ...
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Nicholas John Lazos

March 25, 1953 - November 8, 2019

Nicholas John Lazos, 66, of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away on November 8, 2019. Nick was born on March 25, 1953 in Zouzouli, Greece, the son of John and Eudoxia Lazos, and his family emigrated to the United States in 1956. He grew up in Manchester as the middle of three sons, graduating as the Valedictorian from Manchester Memorial High School. Nick went on to earn a Bachelor's degree...
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Frederick Charles Berg III

March 25, 1961 - November 5, 2019

Frederick Charles Berg, III, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2019. He was born in Stamford, CT on March 25, 1961, and moved to NH in 1972. Fred loved to ride (Harley Davidson), fish, & hunt. He enjoyed all things outdoors and took great pleasure in observing wildlife. Most importantly, he was a fierce supporter of family and friends and was always there to lend a hand...
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Linda M. Savage

May 14, 1949 - November 4, 2019

Linda M. Savage, 70, of Manchester, NH died November 4, 2019 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on May 14, 1949, she was the daughter of Clifton and Laura (Caron) Lavigne. She graduated from Manchester Memorial High School. Prior to retirement, she had worked in the electronics industry for Insight Technologies for many years. She previously...
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Michelle M. Clark

January 30, 1963 - November 3, 2019

Michelle M. Clark, 56, of Manchester, passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Michelle was born in Malden, MA on January 30, 1963 to John and Helga (Göpfert) Clark. She grew up in Merrimack, NH and lived in Manchester most of her life. She earned a bachelor's degree in business from Southern New Hampshire University. Michelle...
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David E. Littlefield, Sr.

March 19, 1941 - October 31, 2019

David E. Littlefield, Sr., 78, of Manchester, died October 31, 2019 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health. He was born in Rochester on March 19, 1941 to Edward and Phyllis (Cress) Littlefield. He was raised in Massachusetts then lived in Florida for many years before returning to New Hampshire in 1997. He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960...
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Gloria C. Gagnon

August 15, 1928 - October 31, 2019

Gloria C. Gagnon, 91, of Manchester passed away peacefully October 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on August 15, 1928, she was the daughter of Leopold and Edmay (Dunn) Ethier. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester, graduating from Manchester West High School. Prior to retirement, she had been employed in the accounting department at Verizon for many years...
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Antonio M. "Tony" Freitas

February 1, 1961 - October 26, 2019

Antonio M. "Tony" Freitas, 58, of Manchester, passed away peacefully October 26, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct) Cancer. He was born in São Miguel, Portugal on February 1, 1961 to Manuel and Maria (Moniz) Freitas. He graduated from Somerville (MA) Tech in 1979 and lived in Manchester for 24 years. He worked as a self-employed carpenter for many...
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Pamela Ann Gattuso

September 1, 1953 - October 25, 2019

Pamela Ann Gattuso, 66, of Deerfield NH, died October 25, 2019 at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 1, 1953 in Hereford, England, she was the daughter of the late Leslie C. and Sybil M. (Lewis) Pritchard. She was a graduate of Ross Grammar School and received her business degree from Hereford College, both in the UK. She then...
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Stanley J. Chiavaras

August 30, 1947 - October 25, 2019

Stanley J. Chiavaras, 72, of Hooksett, NH died October 25, 2019 surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester on August 30, 1947, he was the son of James and Sylvia (Gramatikas) Chiavaras. He graduated Manchester Central High School and served in the US Air Force National Guard. Prior to retirement, he had been employed as a financial analyst with B.A.E....
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Shirley Bewley

May 21, 1929 - October 24, 2019

Shirley Bewley, 90, formerly of Cary, NC, died peacefully on October 24, 2019, at her daughter's residence in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1929 to James and Gertrude Marsh of Quincy, MA. A graduate of North Quincy High School, Shirley received her business certificate from Boston University's College of Practical Arts and Letters in 1947. She brought...
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Michaline "Milly" (Menczywor) Halle Durling

November 11, 1938 - October 24, 2019

Michaline "Milly" (Menczywor) Halle' Durling, Hooksett, NH, 80, lifelong resident of the Manchester, NH; left us to be with our Lord in Heaven on October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She passed after a courageous battle against cancer, heart disease and many physical ailments. Born in Manchester on November 11, 1938, she is the daughter of John and Helen (Babicz) Menczywor....
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Elias "Skip" Ashooh

February 28, 1951 - October 24, 2019

MANCHESTER - Elias Emile "Skip" Ashooh, 68, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2019 in Manchester, NH. Skip was born on February 28, 1951, the first of 7 children of Emile and Louise (Ganem) Ashooh, and is survived by his beloved wife, Gail (Tamases) Fisher. Skip abided in the love of many things, but three especially: his wife Gail, his family, and the City of Manchester. The...
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Raymond J. Demers

December 26, 1940 - October 22, 2019

Raymond Joseph Demers, 78, of Bedford, NH died October 22, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on December 26, 1940 in Manchester, NH to Napoleon and Fleurida (Hemond) Demers. He graduated from St. Anthony High School and attended the New Hampshire Technical Institute, majoring in Machine Technology, Drafting and Industrial Management. His working experience began at Leighton...
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Andrew H. Bemis

July 20, 1931 - October 20, 2019

Andrew H. Bemis, 88, of Goffstown, died October 20, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hooksett on July 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Clarence and Albertine (Benard) Bemis. Andrew was educated in Hooksett and was a resident for 18 years before moving to Manchester where he residided for 40 years. He worked for Armed Textiles for 8 years and was a supervisor...
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Dorothy A. Gelinas

June 9, 1924 - October 18, 2019

Dorothy A. (Cleveland) Gelinas, 95, of Manchester, died October 18, 2019 at her home, after a brief illness, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born in Hooksett on June 9, 1924 to Chester and Lucienne (Beauchemin) Cleveland. She lived in Manchester for most of her life and wintered in Holiday, FL for many years. During World War II, she served in the U.S. Army as a surgical...
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Robert L. Cote, Sr.

May 2, 1951 - October 17, 2019

Robert L. Cote, Sr., 68, of Hooksett, died suddenly on October 17, 2019 at Elliot Hospital. Born in Manchester on May 2, 1951, he was the son of Lionel and Dorothy (Duguay) Cote. He graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1970 and was a lifelong resident of Hooksett. He was an oil burner tech for Johnny Prescott and Sons Oil Co. for many years. Robert was an avid New...
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Kimberly A. Corriveau

November 1, 1965 - October 15, 2019

Kimberly A. (Young) Corriveau, 53, of Bedford, died October 15, 2019 at CRVNA Hospice House in Concord after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Boston, MA on November 1, 1965 to John and Priscilla (Holland) Young. She graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry and Rivier College School of Nursing in Nashua. Kimberly worked as registered nurse at Catholic Medical Center in...
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Walter Armand Desmarais

July 19, 1933 - October 15, 2019

Walter Armand Desmarais, born July 19, 1933 from Bradenton, FL and Loudon, NH passed on October 15, 2019 after a long illness. Walter is survived by Gwendolyn (Gwen), his loving wife of 65 years; his daughter Katherine Pitman and husband Peter of Loudon; daughter Susan Thiboult and her husband Brian of Auburn; daughter Janet Desmarais of Bradenton, FL; his 6 grandchildren and 15 great...
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Fernand "Fern" Gelinas

October 15, 1927 - October 15, 2019

Fernand "Fern" Gelinas died on his 92nd birthday, October 15, 2019 at Catholic Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born in Manchester on October 15, 1927 and was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Caron) Gelinas. He was educated in the Manchester Catholic school system graduating from St. Anthony School and also attended New Hampshire College. He was a veteran of...
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Muriel E. Cavanaugh

September 15, 1937 - October 11, 2019

Muriel Elizabeth (Power) Cavanaugh, 82, lifelong resident of Manchester, died October 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on September 15, 1937, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (McQueeney) Power. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from Saint Joseph High School for Girls Class of 1955 and Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in...
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Aurore M. Vincent

July 29, 1936 - October 9, 2019

Aurore M. Vincent, 83, of Manchester, died October 9, 2019, at Maple Leaf Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 29, 1936 in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Catherine (Puglisi) Vincent. She was educated in Manchester and a lifelong resident of the Queen City. She worked as an insurance agent for USI New England Insurance Company for 10 years before...
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Brent C. Lafond

February 14, 1968 - October 7, 2019

Brent C. Lafond, 51, of Manchester, died October 7, 2019, at CMC, after a period of declining health. Born in Charleston, SC on February 14, 1968, he was the son of Gerard and Elaine (DeBruyckere) Lafond. He was a resident of the Queen City for many years. Brent was an avid sports fan who loved the Red Sox and collecting sports cards. He enjoyed camping, in his youth, listening to classic...
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Jeanne I. Lamontagne

September 2, 1935 - October 7, 2019

Jeanne Irene (Brisson) Lamontagne, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at The Arbors of Bedford on October 7, 2019 surrounded by loving family members. Jeanne was born in Manchester on September 2, 1935, the daughter of Alfred and Cecile (Gauthier) Brisson. She was a graduate of St. Anthony High School and Notre Dame School of Nursing, class of 1956. She was a lifelong parishioner of...
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Edward B. Boyle

August 14, 1936 - October 7, 2019

Edward B. Boyle, 83, of Manchester, died October 7, 2019 at Catholic Medical Center. He was born in Cambridge, MA on August 14, 1936 to Daniel and Bridget (Power) Boyle. He lived in Manchester for 43 years. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Major after 23 years of service. He then earned a bachelor's degree from St. Anselm College and attended Harvard University for...
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Patricia M. Guillemette

January 3, 1932 - October 7, 2019

Patricia M. Guillemette, 87, of Manchester, died October 7, 2019, at Courville of Nashua, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Haverhill, MA on January 3, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Richard Felker and Isabelle (Gladding) Walsh. She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School and attended Plymouth State Teachers College. She worked for many years as a legal secretary in Manchester....
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Janet Demers

October 31, 1943 - October 7, 2019

Sr. Janet Demers, PM (Sr. Robert-de-Marie), 75, of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died October 7, 2019 at the Elliot Hospital. She was born in Manchester, NH on October 31, 1943, the daughter of Ivan and Berthe (Richer) Demers. Sister made her religious profession to the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary on August 15, 1964. She was involved in community services in Rhode Island...
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Joseph D. Bontatibus

May 9, 1943 - October 2, 2019

Joseph D. Bontatibus, 76, of Manchester, died October 2, 2019 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a period of declining health. He was born in New Haven, CT on May 9, 1943 to Frank and Antoinette (Fappiano) Bontatibus. During the early 1960's he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. Joseph worked as a branch manager for Yellow Freight Systems and had also worked for Old Dominion...
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Daniel A. Giaquinto

April 6, 1941 - October 1, 2019

Daniel A. Giaquinto, 78, of Manchester, died comfortably in his sleep on October 1, 2019 at Birch Hill Terrace after a period of declining health. He was born in Jeannette, PA on April 6, 1941 to Peter and Josephine (Latanzio) Giaquinto. He lived in the Nashua area for the majority of his life before moving to Manchester six years ago. Daniel was the owner of Euro Cleaners in Bedford...
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Henry T. Volkmann

August 23, 1930 - September 30, 2019

Henry T. Volkmann, 89, of Goffstown, died September 30, 2019 at his home with his loving wife, Rachel by his side after a period of declining health. He was born in Manchester on August 23, 1930 to Henry and Marie (Rzasa) Volkmann. During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then attended Greere Shop Training in Chicago, IL and NH Vocational Technical College in...
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Karl A. Schneider

August 15, 1981 - September 29, 2019

Karl A. Schneider, 38, of Manchester, passed away September 29, 2019 at Grand River Medical Center in Rifle, CO after an unexpected illness. He was born in Webster, TX on August 15, 1981 to Henry E. and Sylvia A. (Beaver) Schneider III. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2004 and lived his life in Houston, TX, New York, NY and Manchester. ...
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Aime M. Labrie

April 26, 1925 - September 29, 2019

Our beloved Aime M. Labrie, of Manchester, departed his earthly life of 94 years on the evening of September 29, 2019. As a man who possessed a strong abiding faith, he was well prepared to greet Jesus when He welcomed him to his eternal home. Born in Manchester on April 26, 1925, he was the son of Omer and Victoria (Melancon) Labrie and was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Aime attended...
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Robert B. Beaudet

June 29, 1935 - September 28, 2019

Robert B. Beaudet, 84, of Manchester, died September 28, 2019, at his residence, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on June 29, 1935, he was the son of the late Phillippe and Jeannette (Biron) Beaudet. Robert attended West High School, was a graduate of Bishop Bradley High School and earned his B.A. from St. Anselm's College. He served in...
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Georgette Y. Munsey

February 20, 1928 - September 27, 2019

Georgette Yvonne Munsey, 91, died at Mt. Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on September 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 20, 1928 in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Zephirin and Yvonne (Gelinas) Moquin. Georgette worked for many years in the shoe industry, both at Fleisher Shoe and Queen City Shoe, until her retirement at which time she cared...
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Rita Regina (Pilotte) Bernier

November 7, 1930 - September 27, 2019

Rita Regina (Pilotte) Bernier, 88, of Manchester, died September 27, 2019 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on November 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Claudia (Vaillaincourt) Pilotte. Rita was educated in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the Queen City. She worked as an assembler for Sanders for over 10 years...
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Herve A. Dubord

September 22, 1934 - September 26, 2019

Herve A.Dubord, 85, of Manchester died September 26, 2019 at Villa Crest Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Quebec City, Canada on September 22, 1934, he was the son of Albertine (Binnette) and Ludgen Dubord. Herve was educated in Canada. He worked for many years as a truck driver and later became a self employed painter for over 40 years before retiring in 2009. Herve...
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Michael D. O'Keefe

July 22, 1949 - September 25, 2019

Michael D. O'Keefe, 70, of Hooksett, died September 25th, 2019. Born in Minneapolis, MN on July 22, 1949, he was the son of Thomas J. and Mary B. (McCarthy) O'Keefe. He attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA and graduated with a bachelor's degree from St. Anselm College. He earned a master's degree in Natural Science from Worchester Polytechnic Institute with a concentration in...
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Sr. Marie E. Jalbert, CSC

July 17, 1950 - September 21, 2019

Sr. Marie E. Jalbert, CSC, 69, of the Sisters of Holy Cross in Manchester, died September 21, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born in Springfield, MA on July 17, 1950 to Alfred and Jeannette (Pilon) Jalbert. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas School and Commerce High School in Springfield and earned a bachelor's degree in Theology from St. Paul University in Ottawa, ONT, Canada. ...
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Nancy L. Lorden

July 26, 1939 - September 20, 2019

Nancy L. Lorden, 80, of Hooksett, departed for a new life in heaven on September 20, 2019 after a period of declining health. She was born in Lowell, MA on July 26, 1939 to C. Joseph and Mary Louise (Sullivan) Lorden. Nancy was an educator in the Manchester School District for many years. Before battling Alzheimer's Disease her life was full and satisfying. Her illness was...
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Barbara Zapora

June 9, 1928 - September 19, 2019

Barbara (Tuerk) Zapora, 91, of Manchester, died September 19, 2019 at Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center after a long period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on June 9, 1928 to James and Rose (Charland) Tuerk. She lived in Hooksett for most of her life. Barbara was the office manager at Mutrie Trucking in Manchester before becoming the office manager at Zapora...
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Irene (Paquette) Driscoll

April 6, 1923 - September 18, 2019

Irene (Paquette) Driscoll passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Hanover Hill Health Center after a short illness. Born in 1923 to Imelda (Ricard) and Philibert Paquette, Irene was a lifelong resident of Manchester. She was educated in St. George Schools, graduated from Hesser College, and worked as an executive secretary until starting her family. In 1941 Irene married Francis Driscoll...
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Sadie V. Lavigne

August 8, 1925 - September 17, 2019

Sadie V. (Gates) Lavigne, 94, of Manchester, passed on September 17, 2019 at her home of natural causes. She was born in Manchester on August 8, 1925 to Homer and Nina (McGall) Gates. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Sadie had worked at Waumbec Mills in Manchester and privately as a house cleaner. She was a devout Christian and enjoyed knitting, cooking, camping, gardening...
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Lillian D. Latour

February 5, 1935 - September 17, 2019

Lillian D. (Pontbriand) Latour, 84, of Manchester, died peacefully at her home on September 17, 2019. She was born in Manville, RI on February 5, 1935 to Armand and Prudentienne (Guevremont) Pontbriand. She lived in Manchester for many years. Lillian worked as a secretary. She also volunteered at Elliot Hospital and Catholic Medical Center, both in Manchester, for many years. ...
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Shirley Ann Mann

August 3, 1945 - September 16, 2019

Shirley Ann Mann, 74, of Candia, died September 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lawrence, MA on August 3, 1945, she was the daughter of George and Thelma (Hensel) Lacroix. Shirley dedicated her life to her family and will be remembered as a wonderful mother grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her son, Raymond Mann. Family members include her...
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Paul T. Leonard

September 12, 2019

Paul Thomas Leonard, 82, of Bedford, died September 12, 2019 after a long illness. He was born and raised in Manchester, the son of the late James and Helen (Cote) Leonard. Paul attended Bishop Bradley High School and graduated with a degree in Business Administration from St. Anselm's College. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps Reserves. He spent many years in the defense industry, as...
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Grace A. O'Neil

February 2, 1939 - September 12, 2019

Grace Annis O'Neil, 80, of Manchester, died September 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dover-Foxcroft, ME on February 2, 1939, the daughter of Donald Bertram Annis and Harriet (Cheney) Annis. She attended numerous schools and moved often around New Hampshire, finally settling in Concord, NH. Grace graduated from Fisher College in Boston in 1959 with a degree in...
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Jacob L. Seilheimer

December 23, 1980 - September 11, 2019

Jacob was born on December 23, 1980 in Ladysmith, WI to Allen Van Seilheimer and Sandra Hatch Seilheimer, ruining his older brother Titus's dreams of life as an only child. Although a mere 8 lbs, 5 oz, at birth, Jacob grew rapidly in New Auburn, WI where he was raised on Clear Lake with his family. Sunny, his paternal grandmother, lived next door and ran a welcoming watering hole where Jacob...
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