Cecilia R. (Desmarais) Melanson, 95, of Manchester, died February 22, 2019 at her residence after a brief illness.
She was born in Manchester on April 12, 1923 to Roch and Marie (Letendre) Desmarais. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Cecilia worked at Leeman & Shearson and J.F. McElwain Shoe Company for many years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard R. Melanson in 1993; two sisters, Anita Duhaime and Alicia Hinse; and a brother, Fernand Desmarais.
The family includes a son, Roger Cabana; a sister, Madeleine Morin; and nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Ste. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Teresa Rehabilitaion & Nursing Center, (reference the activities department), 519 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104