Michelle G. (Littlehale) Malenchini, 44, of Hooksett, NH passed away on December 5, 2016 at the Elliot Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Cambridge, MA on February 2, 1972, she was the daughter of Thomas E. and Mary P. (Lydon) Littlehale. Michelle graduated from Melrose High School, in 1990. She was a lifelong resident of Melrose, MA before moving to Hooksett, NH with Brian, her husband and best friend since high school, to raise their family.
Michelle loved spending time with friends and family up at camp in Barnstead, NH, traveling to Mexico, and the Caribbean, and cooking Sunday dinner for family. Her children were her passion and she had a love for all whose lives she touched. Her children's friends at home, and at camp, would fondly refer to her as "mom". She was a very giving, caring person who would always put others before herself. She loved animals and always had pets in her home. Her vibrant personality and contagious laugh will be missed by everyone. Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.
Family members include her loving husband of 17 years, Brian D. Malenchini of Hooksett, NH; three children, Ryan Littlehale of Manchester, NH; Kira Malenchini and David Malenchini of Hooksett, NH. Her parents, Thomas and Mary Littlehale of Methuen, MA(formerly of Melrose) MA; three sisters, Terry Melanson and husband Bob of Woburn, MA, Cathy Nelder of Orlando, FL, Joanne McNulty and husband Tim of Lawrence, MA; three brothers, Tom Littlehale, Jr. and wife Christine of Melrose, MA, Phil Littlehale and wife Elizabeth of Melrose, MA, Mark Littlehale and wife Tracy of Madisonville, KY; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Michelle's life took place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at "Relief's In", 1 Market St., Lawrence, MA (formerly the Knights of Columbus). Memorial donations may be made in Michelle's memory to: Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03102.