Cain & Janosz Funeral Home

John J. Sysyn, of Manchester, passed away peacefully January 23, 2021. John was born in Manchester on November 9, 1952, the son of Peter and Edna (Rybka) Sysyn. After graduating Manchester Memorial High School, John worked for Davison Construction Company and spent the last 19 years of his career working for the City of Manchester. Most of all, he enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with family and friends. John touched many lives with his generosity and humor and leaves behind countless cherished memories. Those who knew John well, will remember him for his strong work ethic and his loyal friendship. He was a caring and devoted son, brother, and uncle. Services celebrating his...

Virginia N. Holbrook, of Manchester died on December 28th, 2020 at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York after a sudden illness. Virginia was born to John and Virginia (Cooper) Noyes in Manchester on June 27th, 1941. A lifelong resident of Manchester, Ginny was a graduate of Manchester High School West and Mount Saint Mary College in Hooksett. She retired after a long career teaching high school English in the Manchester school district. In their retirement, Ginny and her husband Murray traveled on many cruising vacations to beautiful places throughout the Caribbean and other parts of the world. Ginny and Murray were prolific geocachers, and the "2GeoHounds" also traveled...

Arthur Leroy Wyman, 96, of Bedford, NH died on November 11, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. Arthur was born in Manchester on June 27, 1924 the son of Edward and Elida (Hilliard- Sleeper- Rand) Wyman. He was educated in Manchester schools, graduating from Manchester West High School Class of 1942. He earned his Letterman in baseball and basketball during high school and was All State 1942. Arthur served in the United States Navy in both European and Pacific Theaters; on the USS English DD696, of which he was a plank owner; on the USS Mervine; and on the USS Compton. He was a member of the USS English DD696 Reunion Association and attended most of the reunions. He attended Brewster...

Lawrence "Joe" L. Skillings Jr died on October 14, 2020 at Mass General Hospital after a long illness, with his loving family by his side. Joe was born in Manchester on December 10, 1939, the son of Lawrence L. Skillings Sr. and Edna (Mihoy) Skillings. Joe graduated from Manchester Central High School. He retired from New England Tel/AT&T after 33 years and those who worked with Joe often called him Larry. He was also a lifetime member of AT&T Pioneers. He was an inspiration to many, as he demonstrated time and time again how to overcome adversity. He was a kind family man who put people first. He was strong-willed and helped others when they needed it the most. He enjoyed...

Celina Piet Thomas, 59, passed away after a sudden illness on September 25, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Celina was born in Berlin, NH on August 11, 1961. She later moved with her family to North Berwick, Maine. She was a graduate of Sanford High School and earned her degree from Empire Beauty School. In 1988 she moved to Manchester, NH where she met the love of her life, Ted. They would have been married for 31 wonderful years on September 30th. Celina was a self-employed hairdresser all her working years. She loved her job and took great pride in her work with every client and developed a close bond with each and every person who came to see her. Celina was passionate about...

Hessy Zlotek, 98, of Manchester, NH died on September 14, 2020 at the Arbors of Bedford after a period of declining health. Hessy was born in Manchester on May 3, 1922 the daughter of Nicholas Janosz and Sally (Charnos) Janosz. Hessy was a lifelong resident of Manchester. She graduated from Manchester schools and went on to own her own business, Hessy's Beauty Shop. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. She sang in the church choir and participated in Women's Sacred Dance, Ladies Society of the First United Methodist Church and the Tuesday Morning Bowling group. In addition, she was a member of the NH Cosmetology Association and the Quota Club for many years. She...

David Jeffris Brillhart ("Jeff"), loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was 72 years old. Born on September 21, 1949 in Sendai, Japan, Jeff was the son of the late David W. Brillhart and Joan Jeffris Brillhart. He was raised in Summit, New Jersey and received his BS in Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 1975. Jeff was dedicated to his family and pursued a life-long career in public service. On September 26, 1971 he married Julia Gay Lakso. Together, they raised two children, Jenny and Jacob, in Canterbury, NH. Jeff worked at the State of New Hampshire for 38 years, capping his...

Frank A. Masi, 71, of Manchester died on September 6, 2020 at Catholic Medical Center from complication of COPD, his loving family by his side. Frank was born in Manchester on February 10, 1949 the son of Frank J. Masi and Helen (Boucher) Masi. Frank graduated from Central High School. He served his country in the United States Navy, serving two years active duty and four years in the reserves. He worked in customer service at Shell and was a truck driver for Waste Management for 35 years. Frank liked to hunt and ride his motorcycle. He was also an active coach for numerous local sports teams as well as an umpire for many years. He loved his family, his pride and joy being his granddaughter,...

Marion Walsh, loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, died at home in the care of her daughters after a long struggle with kidney disease. She was 87 years old. She is survived by her four children, Ann Kelley, Michael Walsh, Patrick Walsh, and Gail Morrison; five loving sisters and brothers; three adored grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Marion was a life-long resident of the White Mountains. She loved to travel with friends and family, was an accomplished quilter, a formidable cribbage player, enjoyed cookouts and dining out, and was an avid golfer. Marion had a great love of the outdoors - gardening, bird watching, long walks in the woods, cross country...

Richard Romaine, 55, of Manchester died at his home after a period of failing health, his loving husband by his side. Rich was born on February 1, 1965 in Boston, MA the son of Stanley D. Romaine and Eleanor (Frenkiel) Crittenden. Rich was a wonderful man that touched the lives of many people. He was also an eagle scout in Massachusetts. He was also self-employed as a very creative web designer. Rich is survived by his husband Eric J. Whittemore, his mother Eleanor Crittenden, his brother Daniel Romaine and his wife Maureen, and his sister's; Elizabeth Poor, and Susan Romaine and her significant other, Dave Costa. He will also be deeply missed by his brother- in- law Jeffery Whittemore and...

Lucille F Hebert 99, passed away on July 10th at home in Asheville NC.She was born in Manchester on December 28,1920, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Emma Senneville. She shared 69 years of marriage with her late husband Wilfred "Pete" Hebert. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Oscar Louis Senneville, Arthur Senneville, Leo Senneville, Theresa Senneville, Irene Vincent and Rose Doucet.She was a graduate of Central High School and graduated as an RN from the Hillsborough County General Hospital in Grasmere in 1942.She then enlisted in 1943 during WWII into the US Army Nurse Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant. She completed basic training at Ft Devens and served at Ft...

Daniel Roland Duhamel, 51, of Manchester died unexpectedly on Cape Cod on July 5, 2020. Dan was born in Manchester on September 26, 1968 the son of Roland Duhamel and Yvette Morency Duhamel. Dan was a loving husband and father who loved to tee it up and build construction projects larger than anyone's imagination. Since he was a boy, hockey was a constant in his life and he loved to play with his group of guys on a weekly basis. On the weekends, he loved to travel with his wife and children to his summer home on Cape Cod and enjoy nice meals at his favorite restaurants. Taking his family on vacations was a top priority along with his "guy trips" to go golfing somewhere warm. Sunsets at First...

David Lincoln Crook of Manchester, and formerly of Goffstown passed away June 11, 2020 at the age of 91 after a period of declining health. Survived by brothers Albert and his wife Carol of Arizona, Donald and his wife Pat of California. His sons David "Butch Crook" and his wife Linda of Dracut MA, Robert and his wife Debra of Apollo Beach Florida, Douglass and partner Nancy of Fitchburg MA. and Daughter Linda Tanguay and husband Paul of Townsend MA. David is also survived by his wife Eileen (Michaud) Crook and her sons Scott Michaud and wife Jenna of Center Barnstead New Hampshire, Todd Michaud of Plaistow NH, Daniel and his wife Krissy of Windham NH, Daughter Jennifer and Husband John Lee...

Gerard Dallaire, 93, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020 at Elliot Hospital. He was a resident at Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester. He was the the son of Henry J. and Corona (Pinard) Dallaire. He will be remembered for being a loving husband, caring father and beloved grandfather. He is predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Irene Dallaire. Together they raised four children; Claire Simard and husband Bob of Manchester, NH, Rachel Jordan and husband Michael of Bentonville, AR, Mary Ann Popeck and husband Steve of Wells, ME, and Paul Dallaire and wife Robin of Naples, FL. They have 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with another on the way. He is also...

William John (Will) McAllister of Manchester, NH, formally of Hudson, MA passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, very sudden at the age of 34. William was born in Worcester, MA. William graduated from St. Michael's Grammar Catholic School, Hudson, MA in 1999 and attended Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough, MA. He lived with his fiancee Amy Guinard and her daughter Adaline. William is survived by his Daughter Autumn McAllister and her mother Elizabeth Woodward, his Mother Theresa Kane and her companion Fred Dolan of Marlborough MA, and his Sister Emma Kane of Hudson, MA. He will be greatly missed by his Meme', Eva LaPlante of Oxford, MA and Gram, Barbara McAllister of...

Carl Nichols Sr., 96, of Goffstown died May 28, 2020 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home due to complications from COVID 19. Carl was born on December 29, 1923 in Woburn, MA the son of Catherine G. Kernon and Louis S. Nichols. Carl grew up in Woburn, MA. He had three siblings, two brothers & a sister - Roger Nichols, Charles Nichols & Marjorie (Clark) Nichols. Carl left Woburn at the age of 16 to join the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Conway, NH. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 18 and remained until his Honorable discharge in 1945 at the end of the war. During WW II he served as an amphibious "duck" operator and participated in the Normandy invasion. His...

Donna Baumann, 70, of Manchester died at Catholic Medical Center after a lengthy illness. The family wishes to thank all the professionals who cared for her with comforting compassion during her last days. Donna was born in Manchester on September 10, 1949 the daughter of Peter and Edna (Rybka) Sysyn. She graduated Manchester Memorial High School and received her bachelor's degree from Notre Dame College. Donna was passionate about education and spent her career teaching in Manchester public schools. Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends. She will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother. Those who knew Donna understood that the health challenges...

Charlotte B. Albin, 90, of Bedford died on May 13, 2020 at Ridgewood Center due to complications of COVID 19. Charlotte was born in Manchester on October 20, 1929 the daughter of Kasimir and Karoline (Hus) Sienko. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Cathedral where she frequently volunteered. She enjoyed playing scratch tickets and spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Matthew Albin who died in 2000. Members of her family included her daughter, Cynthia Staples of Bedford, Granddaughter, Heather Becotte and her husband David, her great grandchildren; Addison and Charlotte and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Burial will...

On May 8, 2020, Bertha Raymond got her wings and went to walk with the Angel's after a long battle with cancer. It would be wrong to say she lost the battle because she never stopped fighting. She was determined and stayed strong. Her loving husband Richard and sister Carol were by her side. Bertha's daughter Tammy predeceased her in 1997. She is survived by her loving husband Richard, daughters; Penny and her spouse James, Laura and her spouse Peter, and her grandchildren; Brandon, Marcus and his spouse Katlyn, Destiny, Angelina and Serenity. Her greatest love was her family, doing crafts and Dunkin Donuts coffee. She was always positive and her laugh was contagious. In loving memory of...

Irene Alice Puccio, 96, of Manchester died peacefully on May 5, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation. Irene was born in Manchester on September 7, 1923 the daughter of Albert F. Poehlman and Alice M. (Duffy) Poehlman. Irene worked for many years as a nurse's aide at Hillsborough County Nursing Home. She was married to Charles J. Puccio who died May 27, 1995. Irene had a love of sewing, gardening, and socializing with family and friends. There was always food and conversation readily available. She was lovingly referred to as "Aunt Rena" by generations of family and friends. Irene will be deeply missed by her sons; Charles Puccio Jr of Hillsborough and Ronald Puccio of Bath, her daughters;...

Herve M. Tremblay, 73, of Manchester died on April 15, 2020 at Hanover Hill Nursing Home. Herve was born in Manchester on September 19, 1946 the son of Maurice and Helene (Bertrand) Tremblay. Herve worked for 35 years in sale at FW Webb Co. He enjoyed bowling in his bowling league and coached Manchester South League. He also enjoyed gardening and was an avid New England sports fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda (Kowalczyk) Tremblay of Manchester, his son, Aaron R. Tremblay and his wife Julie of Forest Grove, OR, his daughter Chandra M. Bumford and her husband Ryan of Concord, NH......, his two grandchildren; Adam Tremblay and Morgan Tremblay, his sister Anne- Marie A....