Marie Anne Cousins

Marie Anne Cousins, 46, of Manchester, died May 26, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Manchester, September 15, 1958, and was a daughter of Andre W. and Helen (Alcorn) Dupuis. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Hesser College. She was a lifelong Manchester resident.

Mrs. Cousins was employed by Vibro Meter, Inc. for the past 20 years.

She was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. In addition she was vice president of Local 1016, Unite, AFL-CIO.

She was an animal rights advocate.

Family members include her husband, Dennis J. Cousins of Manchester; her father, of Manchester; a sister, Lawanna M. Dupuis of Manchester; a brother, Andre "Rocky" Dupuis of Manchester; several aunts and uncles.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday June 2, 2005 at St. Anthony Church, 172 Belmont St., Manchester. Burial was in St. Augustin Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, or the American Cancer Society Memorial Giving Program, 360 State Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH, 03102-5032