Lauretta A. BOISVERT

Lauretta A. Demers, 98, of Manchester, NH, died June 4, 2005, at her home, after a period of failing health. Born in Manchester, NH on February 3, 1907, she was the daughter of Joseph and Eugenie (Fremeau) Boisvert. She was a lifelong resident of the city. She graduated from Saint Anthony School. Early in her career, she worked at J. F. McElwain Shoe Company for twenty-one years. Until her retirement, she worked at Bee Bee Shoe Company for twenty-four years. She was a longtime communicant of Saint Anthony Church where she was a member of St. Anne Sodality. Most recently, she was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mrs. Demers was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was married to Henri W. Demers for forty-five years, he died July 24, 1975. Family members include two sons, Gerald Z. Demers of Tipp City, Ohio and Andre J. Demers of Manchester; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Henrietta A.) Fortin of York, ME and Sylvia A. House of Parish, NY, ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In her life: She also leaves beloved niece, Pauline Lavigne of Manchester. Services: Calling hours are Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, corner of concord Street, Manchester, NH. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:15AM from the funeral home, followed by a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will take place in Saint Augustin Cemetery, Manchester, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Home, Health and Hospice Care, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or to Saint Anthony Bread for the Poor, C/O Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103. Courtesy local transportation for the afternoon calling hours will be provided on request by contacting Daniel J. Healy at 622-8223. For more information or to view the on-line guest registry, please visit:www.connorhealy.com.