Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Staniels, 80, of Manchester died June 13, 2018 at a local healthcare facility. Born in Cranston, RI on April 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Staniels. She earned her bachelor's degree from Keene State Teachers College and a master's degree from Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. Prior to retirement,...
Ellen P. (Belisle) (Doucet) McCarthy, 96, of Bedford, died June 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Hooksett on June 1, 1922 to Noel and Beatrice (Bothwick) Belisle. She lived in Bedford for most of her life. Ellen worked as a pastry chef for many years at The Yard Restaurant...
Brenda M. Talbot passed away unepectedlly on June 13, 2018 from a ruptured brain aneurysm. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital.Born in Boston, MA, she is the daughter of the late Paul Talbot and Christine Marra of Hooksett, NH. She was also pre-deceased by her stepfathers, Willis Cushing and Michael Marra and her sister,...
Daniel M. Gagne, 62, of Pittsfield, NH died June 9, 2018 at his residence after a sudden illness. Born in Manchester on November 1, 1955, he was the son of Marcel and Doris (Tessier) Gagne. He graduated from UNH with a degree in computer science. He earned his master's degree from Rivier College. Daniel had been employed for the past...
Sr. Christine-Marie, pm (Sr. Lucille Plourde) 91, of Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, died June 8, 2018 at her residence.She was born in Manchester on April 2, 1927 to Wilfrid and Alice (Dupont) Plourde. She made her religious profession in 1949. Sr. Lucille was an exceptional cook all of her life, serving the sisters of NH and RI. Later...
Alfred W. Bodi, 67, of Bedford, NH died June 7, 2018 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness. Born in Boston, MA on December 19, 1950, he was the son of Alfred and Teresa V. (Dolan) Bodi. He graduated from Pembroke Academy and earned his degree from the University of New Hampshire. He served...
Sylvia Gould Denton, 85, of Manchester died June 6, 2018 at Hanover Hill Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness. Born in St. Louis, MO on September 23, 1932, she was the daughter of Jesse and Dorothy (West) Gould. She was raised in Wolfeboro, NH and attended Brewster Academy. She earned her degree from Simmons College. Prior to retirement, she had...
Laurette A. Belanger, 96, of Hooksett, died June 5, 2018, after a long period of declining healthShe was born in Manchester on June 25, 1921, the daughter of Henry and Eva (Desmarais) Durant. She was educated in Manchester and was a lifelong resident of the area.Laurette dedicated her life to her raising her family. Spending time with her family was...
Marie L. Kerselaers, 94, of Bedford died June 4, 2018 at Bedford Hills Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Grammont, Belgium on April 9, 1924, she was the daughter of Jan and Angele (Van DeCatsye) Duffeleer. She was educated in Belgium and immigrated to the United States in 1959, to become a US citizen.Marie was an outstanding cook....
Ronald Adrien Biron, 82, of the Pinardville section of Goffstown, died May 30, 2018 at Catholic Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Manchester on January 6, 1936 to Wilfred Napoleon and Mary Florence (Gagnon) Biron. He grew up in Manchester and lived in Pinardville for most of his life. Ronnie worked as a mason with Associated...