Rita T. Belair
Aug 23, 2025
Rita T. (Sroka) Belair, 92, of Manchester died August 23, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Born in Manchester on August 27, 1932, she was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Lesniak) Sroka.
Prior to retirement, she had worked as a paraprofessional at Manchester Central High School and McDonough Elementary School.
After retirement she volunteered as an usher at the Palace Theater...
Paula Maxine Naczas
Aug 22, 2025
Paula Maxine Naczas, 91, of Manchester, passed away August 22, 2025, after a period of declining health, surrounded by those she loved. Born July 1, 1934 in Manchester, beloved daughter of Paula (Nadeau) and Lawrence Osborne, Paula’s early life was spent among the French-Canadian community of the westside of Manchester. After graduating from Central High in 1952, Paula continued her...
Monica H. Godin
Aug 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, Monica H. Godin (Piotrowski), 87, who passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Born in Manchester, New Hampshire on March 29, 1938, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen (Paskieka) Piotrowski. Monica graduated from Manchester...
Patrick M. Leary
Aug 20, 2025
Patrick M. Leary, 55, of Bedford, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2025, at his residence.
Born on October 8, 1969, in Bethpage, NY, he was the son of Barbara (Sgambati) Leary and the late John J. “Jack” Leary. Patrick was a graduate of West High School, class of 1989; earned his bachelor’s degree in business and masters degree in international business...
Rita D. Marchand
Aug 19, 2025
Rita D. Marchand, 92, of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Elliot Hospital. Rita was born on November 22, 1932, the 11th of 12 children, daughter of the late Albert and Aurore (Boisvert) Leclerc.
Mrs. Marchand was a graduate of Ste. Marie High School, class of 1951. She was a parishioner of Ste. Marie until her wedding there...
Christopher S. Valliere
Aug 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Chris on August 18, 2025 following complications from a spinal cord injury. Though his physical presence has left this world, his spirit takes flight—joining his mom, Lydia; his dad, Raymond Sr.; his brother, Ray; his sisters, Missy and Barbara; and his nephew, Tommy. We find solace knowing he...
William Russell Mertens, Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
William Russell Mertens Jr., a long time resident of Manchester went to be with the Lord on August 17th after a long illness with his loving family by his side.
Affectionately known as Bill by his family and friends, he was born on March 1st, 1955, the son of the late William Russell Mertens Sr. and Patricia Edna (Grendel) Mertens Horner....
George H. Lacourse
Aug 16, 2025
George H. Lacourse, 70, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Elliot Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 12, 1954, in Manchester, the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Geddes) Lacourse. George is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Susan (Lemire) Lacourse; their children Kevin, Jennifer, and Zachary Lacourse,...
Sr. Pauline Labrie, CSC
Aug 16, 2025
Sr. Pauline Labrie, CSC, (Sr. Mary Albert of the Savior), passed away on August 16, 2025 at Holy Cross Health Center in Manchester
She was born in Manchester, on September 19, 1935, to Albert and Cancia (Laplante) Labrie. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Cross in 1954 and pronounced her final vows August 15, 1961.
Sr. Pauline ministered in...
Lily G. Mailloux
Aug 16, 2025
Lily Grace Mailloux, 96, of Contoocook, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 18, 1929 in North Brookfield, MA to the late Gustaf and Lily (Skarberg) Almstrom.
Lily worked at Insight Technology until she retired in 2002. She enjoyed reading her bible, painting, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles and playing piano. She was...