Manchester - Maurice G. Dionne, 86, died March 1, 2014, at the Elliot Hospital following a brief illness.He was born in Manchester on Sept. 26, 1927, the son of Herve and Orpha (Lessard) Dionne and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester.He served his country in both the U.S. Navy and Air Force Reserves.He was employed as a Manchester firefighter for 24 years and as a painter for the Elliot Hospital until his retirement.His family meant the world to him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He took enormous pride in all of his family's accomplishments. He was especially proud to say that he was married to his wife for 63 wonderful years.He held membership in the Manchester Retired Firefighters Association. He was a former parishioner of Parish of the Transfiguration and attended Masses in Mount Carmel Nursing Home Chapel.Family members include his wife, Doris (Trahan) Dionne of Manchester; two daughters, Janet L. Chagnon and her husband, Frederick, and Denise A. Venne, both of Manchester. He also leaves four grandchildren, Matthew Chagnon, Bradley Venne, Dylan Chagnon and Oliver Chagnon; three great-grandchildren, twins Henry and Peter Venne and Amelia Chagnon; one sister, Arline Whipple; and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Soucy and Rita Gilbert, and one brother, Bertrand Dionne..
SERVICES: Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St., Manchester.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. in Parish of the Transfiguration, Kelley and Youville streets.Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parish of the Transfiguration, Maurice G. Dionne Memorial Fund, 107 Alsace St., Manchester NH 03102.For more information and an online guestbook, please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Mrs. Dionne, Denise and family, Janet and Fred and family,
May I offer our deepest sympathies in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We all should be so lucky. I look at this picture of him laughing and have to say it is a very appropriate picture. He now knows he's the lucky one being a part of an eternal life with all those who have gone before him and being with our Lord. How happy he must be and your memories of him will give each of you this happiness. May the grace of God be with all of you this day. The Ouellettes.
March 10, 2014
Dear Denise, Janet and Mrs. Dionne - so sorry to hear about Mr. Dionne's passing - I remember many fond visits to your Putnam St. home and all our carpooling trips together. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane Cote Lavoie
March 9, 2014
Aunt Doris, Janet , Denise & family- just returned from FL & heard of Uncle Maurice's passing, my deepest sympathies on behalf of myself & my Mom who is now in a nursing home. God bless Nancy (Whipple) Shapiro
Nancy Shapiro
March 7, 2014
Dear Denise,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I didn't know your dad I know you and that tells me all that's necessary. May he rest eternally with the Lord in peace and love.
Sue Davis
March 7, 2014
Janet & Denise & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your dad. He was a great man judging by the women you two are. With Deepest Sympathies, AJ, Karolyn, Alex & Adam Gomes
Karolyn Gomes
March 6, 2014
Dear Doris, Denise and Bradley---- So sorry to hear about your loss. What a great picture of him! I'm sure that you will have many treasured memories.
stephen smith, m.d
March 6, 2014
Aunt Doris/Janet & Denise
Just learned of Uncle Maurice's passing
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all
Jude Stanley (Whipple)
March 6, 2014
Denise My Deepest sympathy to you and all
your family.
Claire St gelais
March 6, 2014
Doris, Denise, Janet
I am deeply sorry for your loss. He is now resting in peace.
maureen duda
March 6, 2014
Janet and Denise,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your Dad is safe and at peace.
Sincerely,
Deb (Blandina) Boisclair
Deb Boisclair
March 6, 2014
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