Francis Desruisseaux

Francis "Frank" Desruisseaux, 58, of Manchester died February 12, 2002 at Elliot Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Manchester on November 23, 1943, he was the son of George D. and Cecile (Gagne) Desruisseaux. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

Mr. Desruisseaux worked at Summit Packaging Systems in Manchester for many years. He was a longtime communicant of St. Therese Church.

The family includes his wife of 28 years, Louise P. (Beliveau) Desruisseaux of Manchester; a daughter, Christine R. Longden of Manchester; three sisters, Rita Desruisseaux, Laurette Stith and Doris Bishop all of Manchester; a brother, George Desruisseaux of Concord; one aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were February 14, 2002 in Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated February 15, 2002 in St. Therese Church, corner of Calef Rd. and Mitchell St.. After cremation, encryptment was in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Rd..

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of New Hampshire, 9 Cedarwood Dr., Unit 12, Bedford, NH 03110.