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

Edward R. Desruisseaux, Sr.

February 6, 1946 - May 20, 2018

Edward R. Desruisseaux Sr., 72, of Manchester died peacefully on May 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on February 6, 1946, he was the son of Eugene and Georgiana (Desmarais) Desruisseaux. He served in the Army National Guard and US Navy from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam era. He served on the USS Dupont. He was employed at Therrien Roofing, Skyline...
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Fernande Perreault

July 20, 1931 - May 16, 2018

Sister Fernande Perreault, (Aime-Marie), 86, of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died May 16, 2018 at her residence in Manchester. Born in Woonsocket, RI on July 20th, 1931, she was the daughter of Aime and Donalda (Robillard) Perreault. She took her first vow of religious profession on August 15, 1952. Sister Fernande obtained her B.Ed. at Catholic Teacher College in RI, and M.Ed....
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Sandra G. Shapiro

January 12, 1947 - May 16, 2018

Sandra G. (Fishman) Shapiro, 71, of Hooksett, passed away on May 16, 2018 at Boston Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born in Boston, MA on January 12, 1947 to Max and Rose (Cohen) Fishman. She grew up in Boston and lived in Hooksett. Sandra was an administrative officer with Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Manchester for many years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and...
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Linda Ann Mackey

April 5, 1947 - May 14, 2018

Linda Ann Mackey, 71, of Manchester, died May 14, 2018 at Courville at Manchester after a period of failing health. She was born in Brighton, MA, April 5, 1947 to Carl DeRubeis and Jean M. (Ingraham) Vail. She lived most of her life in the Manchester area. Linda was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, University of New Hampshire and Antioch University. She worked more than 20 years as a...
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Jeanne L. Boucher

June 2, 1917 - May 11, 2018

Jeanne L. (Landry) Boucher, 100, of Bedford, formerly of Hooksett, died May 11, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on June 2, 1917, she was the daughter of Henry and Eugenie Landry. She was educated in the local school system. Prior to retirement, she and her husband had been the owner and operator of the Pic N' Save Market in Hooksett for 35 years. She was a...
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Mary Karen Dill

June 9, 1945 - May 9, 2018

Mary Karen Dill, 72, of Manchester died May 9th, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo, NY on June 9, 1945, she was the daughter of George and Betty (Sheridan) Kruger. She was educated in the Buffalo school system and graduated high school from Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. She earned her bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979. Prior to...
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Geraldine M. Swenson

September 27, 1925 - May 6, 2018

Geraldine M. Swenson, 92, of Derry, died on May 6, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, NJ on September 27, 1925, Geraldine was the daughter of Benjamin and Florence (Twardus) Rudine. She grew up in Hillside, NJ and graduated from Providence Bible Institute in RI. Her adult life was dedicated to raising her...
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Roger M. Klinzing

February 20, 1936 - May 5, 2018

Roger M. Klinzing, 82, of Manchester died May 5, 2018 after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 20, 1936, he was the son of Oscar and Marian (Prothero) Klinzing. Prior to his honorable discharge from the US Navy in 1957, he had attained the rank of Petty Officer, Third Class. Roger had been employed by Local Union 6 in Boston, MA for over 38...
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Sister Lucie Ducas

February 26, 1936 - May 5, 2018

Sister Lucie Ducas, 81, a member of the Sisters of Holy Cross for more than 60 years, died May 5, 2018 at Holy Cross Health Care Center in Manchester. She was born in Nashua, NH February 26, 1936 to Henri T. Ducas and Dolorosa Rochette. She received her BA from Notre Dame College in Manchester and her MA from Salve Regina College in Newport, RI. Sister Lucie was totally committed to faith...
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Angele L. Desainde

July 20, 1941 - May 4, 2018

Angele (Lemieux) Desainde, 76, of Manchester, passed away May 4, 2018 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada on July 20, 1941 to Lionel and Doria (Veins) Lemieux. She married her husband of 56 years, George Desainde, in 1961 in Canada where they started their family with two daughters. They moved to New Hampshire...
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William M. Clifford

January 8, 1939 - May 2, 2018

William M. "Bill" Clifford, 79, of Manchester, died peacefully at his home on May 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Watervliet, NY on January 8, 1939 to Earl and Anna (Nash) Clifford. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1957. Bill was President of TFC Logistics and the former CEO and President of St. Johnsbury Trucking Company. He started his...
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Marnita L. "Petey" Moore

April 27, 1957 - May 1, 2018

Marnita L. "Petey" Moore, 61, of Manchester, NH passed away unexpectedly May 1, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Winsted, CT April 27, 1957 to Frank J. and Marguerite (Lyras) Lambert. She grew up in Winsted where she attended local schools. She had been a Manchester resident the past 25 years. She worked at Osram Sylvania for more than 20...
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James E. Lower

February 12, 1953 - April 28, 2018

James E. Lower, 65, of Manchester, died April 28, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Claremont on February 12, 1953 to Edward and Phyllis (Poulin) Lower. He served in the U.S. Navy and lived in Manchester for most of his life. James was a long-haul truck driver and more recently enjoyed his time as a delivery driver for O'Reilly Auto Parts in...
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Roger "Mick" Pinard

May 6, 1955 - April 28, 2018

Roger M. "Mick" Pinard, 62, of Manchester, died April 28, 2018 at Elliot Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Manchester on May 6, 1955 to Roger W. and Alice (Howe) Pinard. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. He earned a master's degree in education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies. Mick was currently the Director of Guidance at Easter Seals in...
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Jeanne Dawson Thornton

April 13, 1935 - April 28, 2018

Jeanne Dawson Thornton, 83, of Manchester, passed away on April 28, 2018 after a long, well lived life. She was surrounded in love by her family when she succumbed to a brief illness. Jeanne was born on April 13, 1935 in Portland, ME. She was the fourth child of James and Eleanor (Ross) Dawson. She attended Catholic schools in Portland and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in...
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Judy A. Philibotte

June 10, 1947 - April 27, 2018

Judy A. Philibotte, 70, of Manchester died April 27, 2018 at Merrimack Hospice House after a lengthy illness which she found through to the end. Born in Manchester on June 10, 1947, she was the daughter of Edward A. and Almertta E. (Chase) Philibotte. She was educated in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the city. Judy treasured time spent with family and friends. Above all, she was a...
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Yvette Lillian (Fradette) Lamontagne

April 26, 2018

Yvette L. Lamontagne, 99, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2018 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Goffstown. Born in Manchester in 1919, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Fradette) Fradette. Yvette worked in various mills and laundries in Manchester for over 45 years. She was a lifelong resident of the Manchester area and a long time communicant of St Marie Church. ...
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George F. Mercier

April 23, 1928 - April 26, 2018

George F. Mercier, 90, of Auburn, died April 26, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Franklin on April 23, 1928, he was the son of Joseph and Yvonne (Miquelon) Mercier. George was a graduate of Franklin High School. In 1946 he enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948. He then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Frances of Xavier...
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Kenneth R. Hawkins, Jr.

December 30, 1942 - April 26, 2018

Kenneth R. Hawkins, Jr., 75, of Bedford, died on April 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 30, 1942, he was the son of Kenneth R. and Thelma L. (Watts) Hawkins, Sr. Kenny was a lifelong native to the Granite State. He spent most of his career in sales and finished his career as East Coast Sales Manager for Tan Data before retiring in the mid-90s. He served in the US...
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Doris I. Stacy

June 5, 1932 - April 26, 2018

Doris I. Stacy, 85, of Bedford, formerly of Candia, died April 26, 2018 at her residence where she spent her last days surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge, MA on June 5, 1932, she was the daughter of John B. and Blanche (Cyr) Gagnon. She graduated from Manchester Central High School. Prior to retirement in 1995, she was employed by New England Telephone/Nynex for...
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John M. Harmes

February 21, 1922 - April 25, 2018

John MacNair Harmes "Jack", 96, of Manchester and Moultonborough, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and joined his beloved wife, Auxi. He was born on February 21, 1922 in Great Bend, PA to Edward A. and Jessie (Callender) Harmes. At the age of five the family moved to Binghamton, NY, where he graduated from Binghamton Central High School in 1940. ...
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Paul J. Cody

August 2, 1926 - April 24, 2018

Paul J. Cody, 91, of Manchester, died at Catholic Medical Center, April 24, 2018, following a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 2, 1926 in Revere, MA, he was the son of Michael F. and Julia L. (Cooney) Cody. He was a graduate of Revere High School before joining the US Army, where he served in the South Pacific during WWII. Paul was honorably...
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Violette Champagne

June 24, 1943 - April 24, 2018

Violette "Vicki" (Lallier) Champagne, 74, of Pembroke, died April 24, 2018 at her home after an up and down battle with cancer. Her death comes 19 days after that of her husband of 55 years, Arthur B. Champagne. She was born in Manchester on June 24, 1943 to Noel and Alice (Dumas) Lallier. She lived in Manchester and Hooksett for many years before moving to Pembroke 14 years ago. ...
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Douglas C. Chandler

September 29, 1955 - April 23, 2018

Douglas C. Chandler, 62, of Dunbarton, NH died April 23, 2018 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester. He had been a resident of Dunbarton since 1981. He was born in Concord, NH September 29, 1955 to James and Elizabeth (Clarke) Chandler. He grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Portsmouth High School where he played in the school band and was a member of the varsity basketball team. He later...
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Eugene H. Webster

September 21, 1943 - April 22, 2018

Eugene H. "Webb" Webster, 74, of Manchester, died April 22, 2018 at Elliot Hospital with his family at his side after a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on September 21, 1943 to Charles and Louise (Hebert) Webster. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. During the mid-1960's he served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for the Pipefitters Union, Local 131 for many...
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Johanna C. Ross

August 10, 1929 - April 22, 2018

Johanna C. Ross died peacefully on April 22, 2018 among her loving family in Manchester, New Hampshire. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 10, 1929, Johanna was the first of four children of John J. Murphy and Mary Murphy. After attending local Catholic grammar schools, Johanna graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in Brighton, Massachusetts in 1947 where she was voted Prefect of the...
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Laurence Donald Sott

June 17, 1958 - April 19, 2018

Laurence Donald Sott, 59, of Litchfield died peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on April 19, 2018. Born in Lawrence, MA on June 17, 1958, he was the son of Donald L. and Mary Jane(Guiney) Sott, who preceded him in death. He was educated in the Lawrence school system and graduated from Lawrence High School. Larry had most recently been employed by Steel Elements in Hudson, NH and was...
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M. Carol McDowell

July 14, 1922 - April 19, 2018

M. Carol McDowell, formerly of Manchester, NH, passed away on April 19, 2018 at The Golden Crest in Franklin, NH. Carol was born on July 14, 1922 in Manchester, NH to James E. and Mildred I. Johnson. Carol was a graduate of Central High School and Hesser Business College. Carol was employed for nearly 19 years for the dentistry practice of the late Dr. Frederick Kalil and Lynn Kalil in...
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Marlene L. Jenkins

May 2, 1965 - April 17, 2018

Marlene L. Jenkins, 52, of Manchester died April 17, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on May 2, 1965, she was the daughter of Robert A. Lemieux and Connie (Comire) Pepin. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from Manchester Memorial High School. Prior to her illness, she had been self-employed for...
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Agnes Warren

September 15, 1915 - April 16, 2018

Agnes "Tumtum" Warren, 102, of Manchester, died April 16, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Manchester September 15, 1915 the daughter of Jacob and Alice (Bourgeois) Bernard. She was a lifelong resident. Agnes worked at the former Mayflower Restaurant for many years. She retired from E & R Laundry where she worked for several years. Family members...
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Sr. Juliette (Julie) Marie Ann Payment

July 10, 1924 - April 16, 2018

Sister Juliette (Julie) Marie Ann Payment, CSC (Sister Mary Raymond of the Trinity), 83, died April 16, 2018 at Holy Cross Health Center, after a brief illness. Born in Manchester on July 10, 1934, she was the daughter of Lucien and Lydia (Marquis) Payment. Sister Julie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Cross in 1962. She made her final profession in 1968 and served her...
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Josanne M. Hebert

February 27, 1949 - April 15, 2018

Josanne M. Hebert, 69, of Manchester, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on April 15, 2018 following a car accident on Interstate 89 in Vermont. She was born on February 27, 1949 in Manchester to Edward Forbush and Ester McCoy and resided in Manchester all of her life. As a young girl she loved to travel to the beach with her parents. She was a graduate of Manchester West High...
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Milton G. Tobey, Sr.

July 29, 1929 - April 15, 2018

Milton G. Tobey, Sr., of Manchester, died April 15, 2018 at his residence, after a lengthy illness. Born in Manchester on July 29, 1929, he was the son of Thomas C. and Grace (Doran) Tobey. At a young age, Milton's family moved to Boston, MA, where he was educated, but then graduated from Manchester Central High School. He also attended the Maritime Academy, and then joined the US Navy in 1946...
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Roger P. Boisvert

November 28, 1931 - April 15, 2018

Roger Paul Boisvert, 86, of Manchester died April 15, 2018 at a local healthcare facility surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on November 28, 1931, he was the son of Oscar and Florence (Valliere) Boisvert. He was educated in the local school system. Prior to retirement, Roger had earned the rank of Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. He also served in the Air National...
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Robert I. Latulippe

September 1, 1928 - April 15, 2018

Robert I. Latulippe, 89, of Manchester died April 15, 2018, at CMC. Born in Bedford on September 1, 1928, he was the son of Israel and Mary (Delisle) Latulippe. He was educated in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the city. Robert served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1955. He worked for 30 years as a dental...
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Owen R. Pierce

April 12, 1932 - April 15, 2018

Owen R. Pierce, 86, of Hooksett, died April 15 at the Community Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1932 to Warren C. and Viola (Woodbury) Pierce. During his life he worked in construction for over 55years. In 1962 he went to work for Stebbins Construction and after 11 years the Stebbins family started Pro Con Construction for residential and light commercial...
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Joseph E. R. Labore

May 30, 1934 - April 15, 2018

Joseph E. R. Labore, 83, of Manchester died April 15, 2018 at a local health care facility surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on May 30, 1934, he was the son of Eugene and Emilienne (Vachon) Labore. He was educated in the local school system. After graduating from high school, he served in the US Army. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a revenue officer for...
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Laura E. Charland Beaudry

August 10, 1929 - April 11, 2018

Laura Elizabeth Charland Beaudry, 88, of Manchester died April 11, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born in Manchester on August 10, 1929, she was the daughter of Emile and Rose (Doucet) Asselin. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from Manchester Central High School. Prior to retirement, she had been employed by Woolworth in Manchester for 27...
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Mary Lou Hammer

October 13, 1928 - April 10, 2018

Mary Lou Hammer, 89, of Bedford, NH, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Monroe, MI on October 13, 1928, she was the daughter of Walter F. and Mary L. (Kelly) Whiteman. She was a graduate of West Jersey Hospital School of Nursing. Mary Lou started her career as a Registered Nurse working with iron lung patients. Her adventuresome spirit led her to become a flight attendant with TWA. During...
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Ronald P. Budway, Sr.

July 3, 1936 - April 9, 2018

Ronald P. Budway, Sr., 81, of Hooksett, died April 9, 2018, at Elliot Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Berlin, NH on July 3, 1936, he was the son of E. Lloyd and Thelma (Story) Budway. Ron graduated from Manchester Central High School and earned his MBA at NH College. In 1954 he enlisted in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1958. He worked as CFO/Controller...
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Fr. Paul F. McHugh

January 10, 1929 - April 7, 2018

On Saturday, April 7, 2018, the Reverend Paul F. McHugh was called to his rest and to the glory of the Resurrection promised by the Lord. He was 89 years old. Father McHugh was born on January 10, 1929 in Manchester, New Hampshire and was ordained a priest on May 30, 1953 by the Most Reverend Matthew F. Brady, D.D. at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. Father McHugh studied at Saint...
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Arthur B. Champagne

December 25, 1940 - April 5, 2018

Arthur B. Champagne, 77, of Pembroke, died April 5, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a long struggle with emphysema. He was born in Manchester on December 25, 1940 to Ronaldo and Yvonne (Marcotte) Champagne. He lived in Manchester and Hooksett for many years before moving to his Gentleman's Farm dream home in Pembroke 15 years ago. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Arthur...
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Patricia A. Sapienza

January 28, 1937 - April 5, 2018

Patricia A. (Phelan) Sapienza, 81, of Manchester, died April 5, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on January 28, 1937 to Harold and Anna (Peltak) Phelan. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1955 and was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Pat worked for American Patriots Group Insurance for 30...
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Clay F. Whitfield

April 3, 2018

Clay F. Whitfield left us on February 28, 2018 to sing for a bigger audience in the sky. We'll miss his music, his voice, his wonderful sense of humor. He was born on June 3, 1960 in Oxnard, CA, the 2nd son of Frances Madsen and Clint Whitfield. The family lived in Utah, Montana and California. At age 15 he moved from El Cajon, CA to Auburn, NH where he became known as "the California Kid"...
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Christine E. "Christa" Ackerman

July 28, 1946 - April 2, 2018

Christine E. "Christa" Ackerman, 71, of Palm Coast, FL and formerly of Manchester, NH died April 2, 2018 at Florida Hospital Flagler, after a sudden illness. Christa was born in Montabaur, Germany July 28, 1946 the daughter of Karl and Margerethe (Kochem) Fausten. She grew up in Germany and soon after marriage moved to Manchester, NH where she lived for many years before moving to Palm Coast...
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Roger J. Beliveau

June 9, 1945 - April 1, 2018

Roger J. Beliveau, 72, died Sunday, April 1, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Manchester, NH, son of the late Henri and Germaine (Lemire) Beliveau. He was married for 53 years to his high school sweet heart and love of his life, Shirley (Simon) Beliveau. A graduate of Manchester High School West, Roger went on to serve 18 years in the Army National Guard and worked for the...
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Jennifer M. Lough

December 26, 1991 - April 1, 2018

Jennifer M. Lough, 26, of Hooksett, died unexpectedly on April 1, 2018. She was born in Manchester on December 26, 1991 to Michael and Joan (Vinnacombe) Lough. She was a graduate of Manchester High School West and studied business and welding at Manchester Community College. Jennifer loved taking walks and truly enjoyed nature. She was an avid Patriots fan and had a passion for fishing. She...
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Violette Rose Girard

April 1, 2018

Violette Rose Girard, 82, died April 1, 2018, after a period of declining health. She was educated in Manchester schools. Vie was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Donald A. Girard. She is survived by three children, Elaine Jubinville and husband, Dan, Dennis Girard and wife, Collette, and Janice Trippiedi and husband, Joel; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one sister,...
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Ronald L. Ball

November 10, 1949 - March 31, 2018

Ronald L. Ball, 68, of Manchester, died March 31, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on November 10, 1949 to Lyman and Marcella (Gionet) Ball. He served in the U.S. Army during the mid-1970's and later in the U.S. Army National Guard. He lived in Manchester for most of his life. Ronald worked as a letter carrier with the US Postal...
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Therese M. Cushing

September 24, 1934 - March 31, 2018

Therese M. (Girard) Cushing, 83, of Manchester, died March 31, 2018 at Bedford Hills Nursing Home after a period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on September 24, 1934 to Herve and Cora (Cameron) Girard. She lived in Manchester for most of her life. Therese worked at Catholic Medical Center for over 30 years as a nurse's aide and ward secretary. She enjoyed ballroom...
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Sr. Dorothy Jacob, PM

March 1, 1926 - March 31, 2018

Sr. Dorothy Jacob, PM, (Sr. Sainte-Marie-Estelle), 92, of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died March 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Hooksett on March 1, 1926 to Leon and Alice (Duhaime) Jacob. She made her religious profession in 1948 and earned a bachelor's degree from Catholic Teachers College in Rhode Island. She later taught in various elementary schools...
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David R. Pizza

April 21, 1953 - March 30, 2018

David Pizza, 64, of Bradford, NH died March 30, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 21, 1953, he was the son of Gino and Norma (Kruger) Pizza. He grew up in Chicago near Midway Airport. He proudly served in the US Navy. David was a 3rd generation aircraft mechanic. Most recently, he had worked at General Electric in Hooksett for many years. He was a man...
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Sandra M. Bourgeois

January 12, 1948 - March 27, 2018

Sandra M. (Patterson) Bourgeois, 70, of Odessa, FL and formerly of Manchester, NH died March 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Tuscaloosa, AL on January 12, 1948, she was the daughter of Edward A. and Mattie L. Patterson. She was a graduate of Manchester Central High School. Prior to retirement, Sandra had been the owner and operator of Hair Ye! Hair Ye! Hairdressing Salon. ...
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Rachel L. Goodale

June 28, 1933 - March 27, 2018

Rachel L. Goodale, 84, of Bedford, formerly of Manchester died March 27, 2018 at the Elliot Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Biddeford, ME on June 28, 1933, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anise (Michaud) Parent. She was educated in the Manchester school system. Prior to retirement, she had worked as a waitress for several local restaurants. She had also worked as an LNA...
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Robert H. Savoie

February 21, 1925 - March 25, 2018

Robert H. Savoie, 93, of Manchester, died March 25, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on February 21, 1925 to Joseph and Euphemie (Arel) Savoie. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. He worked at several Manchester shoe manufacturers and retired from Felton Brush Company. He also volunteered at Catholic Medical Center for 20 years. ...
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Louise A. Lambert

March 24, 1954 - March 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Lambert announces her passing on her 64th birthday, Saturday, March 24th, 2018. She was one of the strongest women we ever met and she passed peacefully with her family by her side at her home in Laconia, NH after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was raised in Goffstown, NH by the late Raymond and Christina Arel. At the age of 16, she...
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Gertrude D. Gagne

July 8, 1923 - March 24, 2018

Gertrude D. (Nadeau) Gagne, 94, of Manchester, died March 24, 2018 at Elliot Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Manchester on July 8, 1923 to Honore and Josephine (Methot) Nadeau. Together with her husband of 56 years, Laurent P. Gagne, she lived in Manchester for most of her life and in Hollywood, FL during her retirement years. She was predeceased by her husband and...
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Scott Robert Duguay

December 3, 1988 - March 23, 2018

Scott Robert Duguay, 29, of Manchester, died tragically in an automobile accident on Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in Manchester on December 3, 1988, he was the son of Paul G. and Cora (Bennett) Duguay. He was educated in the local school system and had graduated from Manchester West High School. He had most recently been employed as a night driver for Green Mountain Messenger...
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Kiefer R. Koester

May 31, 1990 - March 23, 2018

Kiefer R. Koester, 27, of Manchester, passed away on March 23, 2018 in Hillsboro from injuries received in an auto accident. He was born in Manchester on May 31, 1990 to Martin and Patricia (Creeden) Koester. He graduated from Central High School and lived in Manchester his whole life. Kiefer was a valued employee in the fire protection division for Cintas in Bow. He...
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Joan M. Churas

May 10, 1927 - March 23, 2018

Joan M. Churas, 90, of Manchester, died peacefully at home on March 23, 2018. She was born in Franklin, NH on May 10, 1927 to Joseph and Yvonne (Miquelon) Mercier. She graduated from Franklin High School and lived in Manchester for over 65 years. Family meant the world to Joan. She raised nine children, and her family has now grown to more than sixty people. She truly enjoyed...
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Gertrude S. Croteau

November 21, 1919 - March 22, 2018

Gertrude S. (Remillard) Croteau, 98, of Bedford, died March 22, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after enjoying a very long wonderful and healthy life. She was born in Lawrence, MA on November 21, 1919 to Henry and Mary (Jobin) Remillard. She lived in Manchester for most of her life and had wintered in Venice, FL for many years. Along with her husband, Lucien, Gertrude built over 38...
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Thomas R. Stewart

May 28, 1941 - March 20, 2018

Thomas R. Stewart, 76, of Goffstown, formerly of Manchester, died March 20, 2018 after a period of declining health surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on May 28, 1941, he was the son of Thomas A. and Jacqueline M. (Bourque) Stewart. He was educated in the local school system and graduated from Central High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard...
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David G. Lariviere

September 18, 1948 - March 20, 2018

David G. Lariviere, 69, of Auburn, died March 20, 2018 at Elliot Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Amesbury, MA on September 18, 1948 to Romeo and Lucille (Lucier) Lariviere. He grew up in Amesbury and lived most of his life in Auburn. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army. David worked at Eastern Rainbow Printing in Derry and Graphic Color Corporation...
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A. Peter Benware

March 19, 2018

A. Peter Benware, 82 of Hooksett, died, at Catholic Medical Center, March 19, 2018 following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He was born in Brattleboro Vt., son of Leon J. and Gladys A. (Labatt) Benware. He was educated in Brattleboro before joining the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Peter owned and operated West River Paint and Wallpaper Center in Brattleboro, VT for many...
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Robert E. Demers

August 17, 1933 - March 16, 2018

Robert E. Demers, 84, of Manchester died March 16, 2018 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on August 17, 1933, he was the son of Ernest and Ida (Gauthier) Demers. He was educated in the local school system and had lived many years in Pinardville. During the Korean War, he served as a paratrooper in the US Army. Prior to...
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Paul C. Doumousiaris

March 21, 1954 - March 16, 2018

Paul C. Doumousiaris, 63, of Manchester born on March 21, 1954 passed away at his home on March 16, 2018. Paul was the son of Charles P. and Betty M. (Dennis) Doumousiaris. He was a graduate of Central High School and attended Plymouth State College. He worked over 25 years at Manchester Boston Regional Airport as maintenance supervisor before retiring in 2009. Paul's passion was to cook,...
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Heidi Maria Grace

July 9, 1941 - March 15, 2018

Heidi Maria Grace, 76, of Manchester, NH died March 15, 2018 after a sudden accident surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mannheim, Germany on July 9, 1941, she was the daughter of Paul Nimetz and Mathilde Meyer. She emigrated to the United States at the age of 9 and graduated from St. Joseph High School for Girls. Most recently, she had been self-employed along with her husband. Heidi...
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Theodosia C. Liolios

March 2, 1931 - March 14, 2018

Theodosia C. (Katis) Liolios, 87, of Manchester died March 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greece on March 2, 1931, she was the daughter of Athanasios and Vasilike (Trixas) Katis. She had emigrated to the United States after her marriage and the birth of her first child in 1966. She had been employed by Waumbec Mills, Granite State Food Packing as well as Pandora Mills for...
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Brian C. Stone

October 25, 1966 - March 11, 2018

Brian C. Stone, 51, of Manchester, went home to his Lord and Savior after a sudden heart attack on March 11, 2018. He was born in Manchester on October 25, 1966 to Stanley and Celia (Letendre) Stone. He graduated from Central High School in 1984 and New England College in 1988. He lived his life in Auburn and Manchester. Brian worked at API of New Hampshire for many years. He was...
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Mary G. Nicholas

June 6, 1942 - March 8, 2018

Mary G. (Walker) Nicholas, 75, of Litchfield, died March 8, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Boston, MA on June 6, 1942 to Leo and Mary (Conway) Walker. She lived in Litchfield since 1970. Mary worked at Jordan Marsh Company for 32 years and at St. Catherine School in Manchester for many years. She served as trustee of funds and was a member of...
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Constance M. Bourgault

January 7, 1938 - March 8, 2018

Constance M. (Largay) Bourgault, 80, of Hooksett died March 8, 2018 at the Elliot Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in Bangor, ME on January 7, 1938. She grew up in Belmont, MA and graduated from Belmont High School in 1956 and later from Mt. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing in Cambridge, MA. Constance worked as a registered nurse for nearly 60 years and...
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Roy F. Grieder, Sr.

May 21, 1916 - March 7, 2018

Roy F. Grieder Sr, 101, of Manchester, died March 7, 2018 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Paterson, NJ on May 21, 1916 to Charles and Freda (Dietler) Grieder. He lived in Fair Lawn, NJ for many years before moving to Manchester 15 years ago. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Riverside Vets in Paterson, the American...
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Dean R. Allard

January 18, 1969 - March 7, 2018

Dean R. Allard, 49, of Allenstown, died March 7, 2018 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Manchester on January 18, 1969 to Richard and Pauline (Breton) Allard. He graduated from Central High School in 1987. Dean worked for Huttig Transportation in Manchester and Hooksett for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and riding his...
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Suzanne Y. Johnson

March 6, 2018

On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Suzanne Yolande Johnson passed away at the age of 83. Suzanne was born in Grand-Mère Quebec, where she grew up among 14 brothers and sisters (and many cousins). She moved to Manchester NH, where she raised her four children as a single parent. She will be best remembered for being absolutely "silly" and telling the best stories about her youth in Canada. ...
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James "Bama" Campbell

November 30, 1969 - March 4, 2018

James "Bama" Campbell, of Manchester, passed away on March 4, 2018, at Elliot Hospital after a long and courageous battle with liver disease. Born in Atlanta, GA on November 30, 1969, he was the son of Edith Lamar Patterson and James Campbell, Sr. James was a free spirit, with a heart of gold. He was always willing to help anyone who needed a friend. Above all, he will be remembered as a...
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Ralph Suozzo

March 4, 2018

Ralph Suozzo, 46, of Bedford died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 4, 2018 after enjoying a sunny weeklong vacation with his family and close friends in the Caribbean. Ralph was born in Florham Park, NJ and grew up in Bedford, NH. He treasured his entire family and loved sports, the law, advising and spending time with the wonderful network of friends he nurtured all of his life. ...
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George E. Lagasse

August 31, 1924 - March 4, 2018

George E. Lagasse, 93, of Manchester, died March 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on August 31, 1924, he was the son of Alphonse and Eugenie (Charest) Lagasse. He attended local schools in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the city. He served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the USS Essex, and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary...
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Yvonne Charest Ellis

September 9, 1920 - March 3, 2018

Yvonne (Charest) Ellis, 97, of Bedford, NH died March 3, 2018 at Bedford Hills Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Born in Portsmouth, NH on September 9, 1920, she was the daughter of Alfred and Mathilda (Bourassa) Charest. She had resided in the Manchester area for many years since her retirement from the Burnham & Morrill Company of Portland ME. She enjoyed cats and had...
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Robert J. Schadee

June 24, 1942 - March 1, 2018

Robert James Schadee, 75, of Concord and Hampton Beach, NH died March 1, 2018 at the Concord Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in Wethersfield, CT on June 24, 1942, he was the son of Julius Schadee and Sylvia (Becher) Ierardi . He was educated in the Wethersfield school system and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Bentley College in 1966. While in college he...
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Andrea M. Furness

September 10, 1982 - February 28, 2018

Andrea M. Furness, 35, of Redford, MI, died unexpectedly on February 28, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital Hospital, New Bedford, MA. Born in Boston, MA on September 10, 1982, she was the daughter of Rita M. (Barry) Legere and Charles A. Furness. She was a graduate of Manchester West High School and attended UMass Dartmouth, where she earned medical training certification. Andrea was a true free...
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Diane "Dee" Bridgewater

October 6, 1965 - February 26, 2018

Diane "Dee" Marie Bridgewater, 52, lifelong resident of Manchester passed unexpectedly on February 26, 2018 at her residence. Born in Manchester on October 6, 1965, she was the daughter of Maurice and Claire Paquin and the late Bernice (Campbell) Rogers. Diane loved to watch movies and spend time at home with grandbabies. She enjoyed collecting Barbie and Tinkerbell memorabilia. Dee will...
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Jennie L. Grilli

August 26, 1926 - February 26, 2018

Jennie L. (Addesa) Grilli, 91, of Manchester, died February 26, 2018 at Elliot Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in Boston, MA on August 26, 1926 to Giovanni and Natalina (Rocco) Addesa. She lived in Massachusetts in Medford and Malden for many years before moving to Manchester in the 1990's. Mrs. Grilli worked at John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston...
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Irene Alice Johnson

March 14, 1927 - February 26, 2018

Irene Alice Johnson, 90, of Manchester died February 26, 2018. Born in Manchester on March 14, 1927, she was the daughter of Ambrose and Katherine (Bourque) Deslauriers. She was predeceased by children Joseph McAllister and Lucy Johnson. Survivors include children Sandra Goss, Diane Johnson, Shirley Normand, all of Manchester, Rene, David and Floyd Johnson of Manchester, Brian Johnson of...
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Suzanne M. Karatzas

June 14, 1949 - February 24, 2018

Suzanne M. Karatzas, 68, of Nahant, MA died February 24, 2018 after a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester, NH on June 14, 1949, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Roy) Maltais. She was a graduate of Central High School, Manchester, NH. She was also a graduate of both Keene State and North Shore Community Colleges, where she received her...
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Jane A. Comer

October 4, 1930 - February 24, 2018

Jane A. (Sheridan) Comer, 87, of Manchester, died February 24, 2018 at the Courville at Manchester after a period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on October 4, 1930 to Philip and Elizabeth (Grady) Sheridan. She earned an associates degree from NH School of Accounting and Commerce and lived in Manchester for most of her life. Jane worked at the Pastoral Care Office at...
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Pauline E. Bullard

April 23, 1929 - February 23, 2018

Pauline Eva (Descoteaux) Bullard, 88, of Manchester died February 23, 2018 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. Born at home in Manchester on April 23, 1929, she was the daughter of Antonio J. and Eva (Chicoine) Descoteaux. She attended St. George and St. Augustin grammar schools in Manchester. She then attended Our Lady of Angels Academy outside Montreal. Not only...
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Geraldine M. O'Connor

June 8, 1936 - February 22, 2018

Geraldine M. O'Connor, 81, lifelong resident of Manchester, died February 22, 2018 at a local healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manchester on June 8, 1936, she was the daughter of Walter and Katherine (Kruczek) Swierz. She was educated in the local school system and graduated from St. Joseph High School for Girls, class of 1954. She then went to work for the New...
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Elizabeth "Betty-Boop" Butler

December 3, 1925 - February 20, 2018

Elizabeth J. "Betty Boop" (McAuley) (Ouellette) Butler, 92, of Manchester, died February 20, 2018 in Andover, MA after a brief illness. She was born in Malden, MA on December 3, 1925 to John and Ina (Killam) McAuley. She lived in Salem, MA for many years before moving to Manchester in the 1970's. Betty worked at Papa Gino's in Manchester and was a security guard at Hadco Printed...
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Leonard P. Beaulieu

April 9, 1957 - February 19, 2018

Leonard P. Beaulieu, 60, Manchester died February 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on April 9, 1957, he was the son of Emile D. and Pauline (Leclerc) Beaulieu. He was educated in the local school system and graduated from Manchester Memorial High School. He was a self-employed flooring installer. Lenny loved to fish and collect antique cars...
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Diane D. Garst

October 4, 1956 - February 19, 2018

Diane D. (Morrissette) Garst, 61, of Goffstown, died February 19, 2018 at her home after a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born in Manchester on October 4, 1956 to Albert and Lorraine (Paquin) Morrissette. She grew up in Bedford then lived in Goffstown for many years. She graduated from West High School in 1974 and later earned a degree in accounting from Hesser Business College. ...
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Norman P. Perreault

October 24, 1935 - February 17, 2018

Norman P. Perreault, 82, of Goffstown, died peacefully on February 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salem, MA on October 24, 1935, he was the son of Joachim and Adrienne (Poitras) Perreault. He was a graduate of Salem Vocational High School and worked as a union carpenter for JJ Welch before retiring in 1991. Norman enjoyed woodworking and making his own craft beer at home. ...
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Rachel M. Herlihy

July 13, 1926 - February 17, 2018

Rachel M. Herlihy, 91, of Bedford, died February 17th, 2018 at the Elliot Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Manchester on July 13, 1926, she was the daughter of Joseph and Yvonne (Prince) Lemieux. She was educated in the local school system. Prior to retirement, she had been employed as a department head by A & P Grocery in Peterborough for many years. She was predeceased by her...
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Richard Paul Rene

July 12, 1932 - February 16, 2018

Richard Paul Rene, 85, of Manchester died February 16, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on July 12, 1932, he was one of twelve children born to Hormidas R. and Marie-anna (Champagne) Rene. He was educated in the local school system. He had served as a tank gunner for the US Army during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he had been an assembler...
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Susan P. Lawrence

June 23, 1954 - February 16, 2018

Susan P. Lawrence, 63, of Manchester, died suddenly on February 16, 2018, at her residence. Born in Manchester on June 23, 1954, she was the daughter of Zerilas and Yvette (Fradette) Lamontagne. She was educated in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the city. Susan enjoyed playing bingo and bowling. She dedicated her life to raising her family. Her children and grandchildren were what...
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Jennifer C. Marois Cloutier

November 19, 1975 - February 15, 2018

As we breathe in ... we take notice of this very special loss. Jennifer C. Marois Cloutier, 42, unexpectedly died at her residence on February 15, 2018, leaving her two beautiful children to navigate without her as she merges into the lightness of Spirit. Jenny was born in Lowell, MA. on November 19, 1975, daughter of Susan (Forbes) Topping and A.J. Guarino. At an early age she had a fire...
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Martha L. Butkus

November 4, 1932 - February 15, 2018

Martha L. Butkus, 85, of Bedford, died February 15, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Hartford, CT on November 4, 1932, the daughter of Howard and Katherine (Halstead) Anderson. She was a graduate of Manchester Central High School and attended Fitchburg State College. She worked as a Lab Technician for many years at Gardner Memorial Hospital in Gardner, MA and ended her career as a...
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Florence M. Bournival

October 16, 1929 - February 15, 2018

Florence M. Bournival, 88, of Salem, NH died February 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dracut, MA on October 16, 1929, she was the daughter of Daniel J. and Florence Emily (Massey) Buckley. She was educated in the Lowell school system and had graduated as the valedictorian of Keith Hall. Florence continued to support Keith Hall, and its successor Lowell Catholic High School...
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Claudette M. Halle

May 1, 1935 - February 15, 2018

Claudette M. Halle, 82, of Manchester died February 15, 2018 at Villa Crest Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Manchester on May 1, 1935, she was the daughter of Mendoza and Anna (Dubois) Asselin. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School for Girls and a lifelong resident of the city. Claudette worked for many years as office manager for McDonough & O'Shaughnessy...
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Jean A. Stow

August 19, 1963 - February 13, 2018

Jean A. (Lantiegne/Boyer) Stow, 54, of Manchester died February 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after years of valiantly battling breast cancer. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, on August 19, 1963, she was the daughter of Eloi and Barbara (Savard) Lantiegne. She graduated from Manchester West High School in 1981. Prior to her illness, she had been employed in the finance department at the...
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Sr. Cecile Imelda, PM

February 14, 1928 - February 13, 2018

Sr. Cecile Imelda PM, 89, of the Sisters of the Presentation Mary, died February 13, 2018 at her residence in Manchester. She was born in West Warwick, RI on February 14, 1928 to Wilfrid and Eugenie (Plante) Caya. Sr. Cecile Imelda worked in community service at various convents in New Hampshire, including 56 years in Hudson. She retired in Manchester in 2009. She was...
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