Marguerite Flore (Desfosses) Bedard, 94, of Pinardville died March 6, 2016 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Manchester on August 8, 1921, she was the daughter of Lucien and Antoinette (Marcotte) Desfosses. She had worked many years at the Bi-Wise Market and also at Stewart's Department Store. Marguerite loved to play...
Patricia A. (Shea) Manning, 82, of Manchester passed away on March 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Manchester on March 17, 1933, she was the daughter of James B. and Helena (Hamilton) Shea Sr. She attended St. Raphael Grammar School and Manchester West High School. She was an accomplished gymnast...
Jean-Guy Sylvain, 78, of Manchester, died February 27, 2016 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a long period of declining health. He was born in Ste. Sylvestre, Quebec, Canada on February 2, 1938 to Donat and Maria (Champagne) Sylvain. He lived in Manchester for most of his life. Mr. Sylvain worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years. He enjoyed...
LTC Paul M. Grace USA (retired), 81, of Manchester died February 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City on March 11, 1934, he was the son of Francis X. and Marie E. (Torpey) Grace. He was educated in the NYC Parochial school system and earned his bachelor's degree from Fordham University. He also earned his...
Joseph A. Carle, 87, of Manchester, died February 23, 2016 at Maple Leaf Health Care Center after a period of declining health. He was born in Manchester on March 6, 1928 to Edmond and Valida (Garand) Carle. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Strategic Air Command for 22 years and was...
Gerard Arthur Handley, a lifetime resident of Hooksett, NH passed away peacefully on 2/21/2016 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 11, 1940 to Emile A. and Marcelle Handley. Gerry was a successful Realtor and home builder. He enjoyed wintering in Naples, FL and spending time with...
If you're about to listen to your favorite song, and shake, and dance, stop. Take off your shoes. Smile. Consider: Susan Catherine Topping who entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Her spirit is carried on by her three children, 4 grandchildren, three close and loving sisters, and an extended family of relations and friends from everywhere. She...
Dan W. Antolini, 52, of Auburn, NH died February 19, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Woonsocket, RI on October 23, 1963, he was the son of Joseph and Anna (Trottier) Antolini. He had served in both the US Army and NH National Guard. Most recently, he had been a supervisor with AlliedBarton Security Services. Family members include his...
Madeleine A. (Pluff) White, 84, a long time resident of Manchester, passed away peacefully February 18, 2016 at Hanover Hill Nursing Home with Compassionate Care Hospice. She was born on October 30, 1931 in Concord, NH. Madeleine was the daughter of the late Earle W. and Margaret (Berryman) Pluff. She was the loving wife of Joseph A. White a retired...
Allyson Grace Cande, 22, of Bedford died February 17, 2016 unexpectedly at her home after a lifelong battle with a seizure disorder. Born in Concord, NH on August 9, 1993, she was the daughter of Edward G. and Angelina (Navarro) Cande and sister of Laura Cande-Castellano. She graduated from Bedford High School in 2012, attended Landmark College and had also...