Beverly M. Messner, 79, died peacefully in her sleep on August 7, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on September 26, 1939, the daughter of William J. and Martha (Lord) Lahey. There are no services. Donations to the Arthritis Foundation, 6 Chenell Drive, #260, Concord, NH 03301. Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with arrangements. Go to...
Karen L. (Roberge) Bunker, 58, passed at Catholic Medical Center, surrounded by her loving, but sometimes crazy, family after a heroic battle against cancer. Karen, a long term resident of Manchester, grew up and attended Manchester schools. She later went on to graduate from Manchester Community College with her nursing degree and was a geriatric nurse all of her career....
Roger E. D'Amours, 83, of Manchester died August 4, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester on July 5, 1936, he was the son of Ernest and Esther (Thibodeau) D'Amours. He attended Assumption Prep School in Worcester and earned his bachelor's degree from Assumption College. He received his JD from Boston University Law School. Prior to retirement,...
John W. (Max) Lawless, 27, of Portland, ME, formerly of Bedford, NH, died unexpectedly at his home on August 1, 2019. Born on June 5, 1992, Max was the beloved son of John and Susan (Sampson) Lawless. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and was currently enrolled at the University of Southern Maine. He had worked as a...
Alice E. Seifert, 81, of Bedford, went peacefully to her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2019 after a prolonged illness. Alice was surrounded by her family upon her passing; according to her own words she lived a happy and fulfilled life.She was born in Concord on December 1, 1937, the daughter of the late Carroll and Julia (Wilson) Garland. She...
Jon A. Luiz, 56, of New Boston, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2019, at Catholic Medical Center.Born in Manchester on January 4, 1963, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Perkins) Luiz. He was educated in Manchester, a graduate of West High School, and earned his Associates degree in business from Nashua Community College. He worked as...
Charlene M. (Huard) Newton, 93, of Manchester, died July 27, 2019 at Hanover Hill Health Care Center after a period of declining health. She was born in Winooski, VT on March 24, 1926 to Frank and Caroline (Gabel) Huard. She grew up in Burlington, VT and lived in Manchester for most of her life. Charlene worked at Pandora Knitted Fashions...
Leo "Joe" Pepin was born at a young age in Berlin, NH to Alice and Leo Pepin on October 11, 1944. The second top rated musical hit that year was "Don't Fence Me In" by Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters – although not a fan of the song itself, the title fits the theme of his life. Joe spent...
Adrienne (Laurendeau) Soucy, of Manchester, died July 25, 2019, three days short of her 104th birthday, at St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief period of declining health. She was born in Manchester on July 28, 1915 to Alfred and Florence (Lemay) Laurendeau. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Adrienne worked at J.F. McElwain Shoe Company for...
Lucille R. Bourque, 90, of Manchester, died July 23, 2019, at Elliot Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Manchester on August 14, 1928 she was the daughter of Henry and Flora (Perreault) Spenard. She was educated in Manchester and was the owner of J.A. Bourque & Sons Oil Company for 50 years before selling and retiring in 2015.Lucille's family...