Lambert Funeral Home-NH

June B. Winkler 95, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Community Hospice House, Merrimack, with her loving family by her side. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter to the late Joseph and Doris (Smith) Krom. She met the love of her life, George F. Winkler through her brother, Ricky who worked with George. June and George married in 1952, sharing 58 lovely years married until George's passing in 2011. June was a loving and devoted homemaker, caring for her home and family selflessly for many years. She enjoyed the friends she has made and the care she has received over last ten years at The Courville of Manchester. June was a talented knitter and seamstress,...

Helen (Margomenos) Kehas, 90, of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a brief period of declining health. Born in Manchester, NH on June 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Margomenos and Kichia (Tsetseranos) Margomenos. She graduated from Youngsville School and Manchester High School Central, class of 1951. Helen worked at the downtown location of the Puritan Restaurant typing menus and performing office tasks. Later, she worked as a secretary at various locations while her husband completed his graduate studies. She was married for 62 years to the late Dr. Chris D. Kehas, prominent educator and pillar of the Greater Manchester...

Claudet M. (Soucy) Rheault, 78, of Manchester, died December 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cherry Point, NC, on July 12, 1945, she was the daughter of Roger and Janet (Boisvert) Soucy. She attended Hesser Business College. Prior to retirement, she had worked as a legal secretary for Wiggin & Nourie Law Firm in Manchester for over 40 years. Claudet was very proud of her 3 grandchildren and faithfully attended every hockey and baseball game, music concert, and dance recital. She enjoyed shopping and spoiling her grandchildren and was always generous with her time. She also loved spending time with her close group of women friends. They regularly gathered for...

Vickie Francoeur (Chase) 62, resident of Manchester, NH, passed away in her home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband Paul, daughter Laura, and brother Fran. She was born on October 29, 1961 in Naples, Italy and raised by her Pepere and Memere, the late Hector and Elizabeth Chase, whom she loved dearly. Vickie married Paul Francoeur in 2003 and they made their home in Manchester, NH. She was more than happy to be the central figure in Paul's life. Anyone that knew them knew that she was the stars in his eyes and that's all that mattered to her. Together she and Paul created a second family at Caf? on the Oval in...

Lorraine C. Remillard, 61, of Hooksett died unexpectedly on November 29, 2023, at Elliot Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Devastation was the feeling we all felt when we found out Lorraine had passed, pure devastation. Such an unbelievable person gone at such a young age. I, her husband Tom, was lucky enough to be married to her for 39 years, Saint Lorraine was one of her nicknames for her uncanny ability to put up with me. Simply put she was the nicest person anybody has ever met. The most common comment the family has received since her passing was that she was "THE BEST". So short but so true. Lorraine worked at Fidelity Investments for over a decade. She loved her job, her...

Sister Estelle Neveu, CSC, (Sister Cecile-Estelle) 94, of the Sisters of Holy Cross passed away on November 28, 2023. She was born in Nashua, NH on June 5, 1929, to Evangelis Neveu and Evangeline (Rochette) Neveu. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Cross in 1948 and pronounced her final vows in 1955. Sister Estelle began her teaching career in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, and in the later part of 1950 through 1974 she taught grades one and two in Somersworth, Manchester, and Salmon Falls in New Hampshire. In 1973 Sister received a Master of Arts degree in Library Science from Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois. Thus began her ministry as a librarian in New...

Theodore J. "Ted" Cusson, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on November 26, 2023. He was born in Danielson, CT on October 21st, 1936. He was the youngest son of Major Joseph Cusson and Ida (Beaudoin) Cusson. Mr. Cusson served in the military and was a graduate of the Adjutant General's School at the Army Finance Center and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Infantry's "Screamin' Eagles Division. He was Honorably Discharged in 1957. He was a licensed commercial and multi-engine rated pilot and as a Chief Warrant Officer was assigned to the Connecticut Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. He participated in several search and rescue missions. He was a member of...

The Rev. Cecil John Donahue, a beloved monk, priest, educator, administrator, and music composer at Saint Anselm Abbey for more than 75 years, died Sunday morning, 19 November 2023, at Mount Carmel Nursing Center, Manchester, NH. July 2nd, 2023 marked the 75th jubilee of monastic profession for Fr. Cecil and his monastic confrere, the Most Rev. Joseph J. Gerry, O.S.B., retired abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey, and bishop of Portland, Maine. Bishop Joseph died early that very day, with Father Cecil living another few months, thus making him the longest-serving monk in vows in Saint Anselm history. The oldest of six children of Charles and Pauline (Strittmatter) Donahue, Father Cecil was born on...

Brooklyn Sonny Roberge of Manchester, who in her short life was a bright shining light for all who knew her, died on November 19 following a brave battle with pulmonary vein stenosis and chronic lung disease. Brooklyn, who was born on June 13, 2021, spent much of her life in the loving care of the exceptional nurses and doctors at Boston Children's Hospital. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Liam and Emily (Burns) Roberge and her sister, Emory; her grandparents, Ed and Kelley (Capuchino) Roberge of Bow and Dave and Doris Burns of Bedford; her great-grandmothers, Annette Roberge and Yolande Tremblay; her aunts and uncles, Andy and Chelsey Burns, Briana and Matthew Bezreh, and...

Pauline Eugenie Peloquin Dube, 92, of Merrimack, NH, died November 18, 2023 at Villa Crest Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Ware, Massachusetts on August 2nd, 1931, oldest daughter of Gilberte V. and Ulderic J. Peloquin of Manchester. She was a graduate of Manchester Central High School, Class of 1949. She was a resident of Merrimack for many years. She worked as a Secretary for Charles F. Rittenhouse, and Sears and Roebuck, in Manchester after high school graduation, until her marriage to Ronald Bertrand Dube, of Manchester, in 1953. She then worked as Secretary and Bookkeeper for the family business, O.E. Dube & Son Artesian Wells. In...

Weare, NH: Gary R. Powers 72, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hanover, NH, on May 18, 1951, he was the son to the late Dorrance and Arliene (Durant) Powers. Gary was raised in Norwich, VT and attended school in both Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH. After graduating from Hanover High School and being involved in his community, Gary proudly enlisted in the Marines Corps and served his country during the Vietnam War from 1969-1972. After returning home from service, he enrolled in classes to work towards his degree in mechanical drafting while also working full time. He continued his educational journey throughout his life taking civil...

Gary R. Powers 72, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hanover, NH, on May 18, 1951, he was the son to the late Dorrance and Arliene (Durant) Powers. Gary was raised in Norwich, VT and attended school in both Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH. After graduating from Hanover High School and being involved in his community, Gary proudly enlisted in the Marines Corps and served his country during the Vietnam War from 1969-1972. After returning home from service, he enrolled in classes to work towards his degree in mechanical drafting while also working full time. He continued his educational journey throughout his life taking civil engineering...

William H. Dow, 77, of Auburn NH, passed away on November 15, 2023, after a period of declining health. Bill was born October 12,1946 to George and Mary (Lukaicewicz) Dow in Cambridge MA. He was educated in Cambridge, earned his BA in Chemistry from Suffolk University and his MA in Business from Babson College. He then worked as chemist at The Polaroid company in the 1970's and Boston Edison for the remaining 22 years before retiring in 1997. He taught chemistry in the Cambridge school system and finally at Suffolk University. Bill had a passion for music, cinema, fine wines and liquors. He was a collector of comic books, magazines and Kangol hats. His best friend was his cat Rudy. He...

Jean E. Content, 92, of Manchester died on November 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on November 13, 1931, he was the son of Marcele and Locianie (Frederick) Content. Jean was a soccer enthusiast and he played in various men's leagues in both Haiti and Manchester. Jean emigrated to the U.S in the mid 1960's where he eventually settled with his wife and two young sons in Manchester NH. Jean worked for Pandora Industries until they closed in 1990. Prior to retirement, he worked in manufacturing for General Electric for many years. Jean was a deeply religious man of strong faith. He will be remembered as a strong leader of his family, a hard...

Joseph Leo Paul Pepin, 77, of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. Born in Lowell, MA on November 29, 1945, he was the son of Eugene and Germaine Pepin. He was educated in the Lowell school system and graduated from Lowell Technical School. Family members include his wife of forty-three years, Connie (Comire) Pepin of Manchester; his children, Randy Lemieux and wife Robin Jodoin of Deerfield, Christine Cote and husband Michael of Bedford, Charlene French and husband Tony of Manchester, Juliann Ladd and husband Randy of Candia; his brothers, Donald, Louie and Paul, as well as many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at Lambert Funeral...

Joseph Leo Paul Pepin, 77, of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 14, 2023. Born in Lowell, MA on November 29, 1945, he was the son of Eugene and Germaine Pepin. He was educated in the Lowell school system. After graduating from Lowell Technical School, he served proudly in the US Air Force. He was employed by Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack, NH where he worked for thirty-two years before retiring. Upon retirement, Joe and his wife Connie enjoyed life on-the-go. They traveled across the US in their RV before settling down in Pinellas Park, FL. There they would call home for twenty years and make many wonderful friends. Joe had many hobbies and...

Sandra L. Hill 66, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Community Hospice House, Merrimack. Born in Manchester, she was the daughter to the late Maurice and Wanda (Stone) Elen. Sandi graduated from Memorial High School in 1975 and went on to earn her associates from Hesser College in 1977. Sandi worked for Accurate Premium Auditing for 37 years, specializing in insurance reviewing. In her younger years, she was active with the Girl Scouts of America alongside her daughter for many years. Sandi later became a member of the Granite State Cloggers and was a devoted member of Patrons of Performing Arts Students, in support of her talented granddaughter. Above all, family was the...

Inge Grant, 88, of Concord, died Nov. 9, 2023 after a brief period of declining health. Born in Altenburg, Germany to Adolph Heinrich Kirsche and Herta Bouhon Kirsche. She grew up with her mother's family in Nuremburg. During WWII she schooled in a convent to avoid the Hitler youth. Inge moved to London to au pair, then studied nursing. She married Colin Grant with a dual emigration/honeymoon on the Queen Mary. She devoted herself to family then re-schooled for a nursing career at Elliot Hospital and Manchester's Y.D.C., and was a business woman, marketing German cosmetics. Inge was active in the NH Germanic association and enjoyed writing German verse and poetry for special...

Carol B. Crete, 90, previously from Auburn, NH, died November 8, 2023 at the Elliot Hospital with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born In Grasmere, NH on January 10, 1933, to William C. Hooper and Rhoda F (Barr) Hooper and grew up in New Boston graduating from New Boston High School. Prior to her retirement, Carol held a position as a clerk for the US Postal Service in Auburn, NH. In her spare time Carol enjoyed doing puzzles and playing cards. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be fondly remembered by many. She was a member of Adah Chapter Eastern Star, a member of the Auburn Historical Association and a long time member of St Peter's...

Christine F. (Cullen) McMillan, 72, formerly of Manchester, died November 4, 2023 after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester, NH on December 7, 1950, she was the daughter of Edward H. and Dorothy K. (Howe) Cullen. She graduated from West High School and began her career in customer service. Prior to retirement, she continued to work while pursuing her passion as an author. She was an avid reader, a movie buff, and an animal lover. Her proudest achievements were being a mother and grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas W. McMillan, who died in 2002. She was survived by her son Matthew and Kate McMillan of Andover, MA; her granddaughters, Riley, Brynn, and...

Stella Therrien, RN, age 103, died Nov.4, 2023. She was born in Bedford, NH, Aug. 6, 1920. She was the daughter of Alfred and Florida Bisson. She grew up in Bedford and graduated from West High School. She trained and graduated from Hillsborough County Hospital in 1941. She did private duty and was employed by Elliot Hospital as Head Nurse in the medical and surgical ward for several years. She worked part time at the Gale Home until her retirement. She held memberships in the American Nurses Association and the National Association of Catholic Nurses. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew Therrien and son Donald Therrien, RN, in 1981. Her twin brother Roger Bisson, in 1995 and son...