Gloria Ann (Ball) Cardin, 92, of Goffstown died May 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Schuyler, NE, on October 18, 1923, she was the daughter of Ivan and Ethel (Baade) Ball. She was educated in local schools in Nebraska and attended Hesser Business College here in Manchester.
Prior to retirement, she had been employed in the accounting department of MKM Knitted Fashions in the millyard. She had also worked in the accounting departments of Manchester Paper Supply and Keller Products.
She enjoyed ballroom dancing, travelling, and taking long drives. Above all, she cherished time spent with family, especially at holidays.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Cardin Sr, and by her sons, Paul Cardin Jr and Mark Cardin.
Family members include her son Russell Cardin and wife Clare of Manchester; her daughter, Susan Powers and husband Gary of Weare; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces; her half-brothers, Franz Kluck and Julius Stock; and her dear cousin Shirley Mihulka of Lincoln, Nebraska.
A committal service was held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in the mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester.
Donations may be made in her memory to NH Catholic Charities, 215 Myrtle St, Manchester, NH 03104 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester, assisted with arrangements. To send an online message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.