Emma L. Lussier

Emma L. (Hanson) Lussier, 57, of Manchester died March 8, 2004 in her residence after a long battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Born in Saco, ME on September 9, 1946, she was the daughter of Harold and Josephine (Verrill) Hanson. She graduated from Thornton Academy in Saco in 1964. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Farmington in 1968 and a master's degree in education from Suffolk University.

Mrs. Lussier taught in the Manchester School System from 1969 to 2000. Most of those years were at Weston Elementary School.

She was a very active Rainbow Girl and a life member of the Eastern Star Annette Chapter in Saco.

The family includes her husband of 35 years, Barry W. Lussier of Manchester; a daughter, Bethany J. Lussier of Manchester; a brother, Harold Hanson of Randolph, MA and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service and burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Weston School, 1066 Hanover St., Manchester 03104