Bernadette L. Rousseau

Bernadette L. Rousseau, 47, of New Boston, NH passed away in the comfort and familiarity of her own home Tuesday, January 12, 2021 following her second courageous battle with cancer. Bernadette was born October 21, 1973, the youngest of Donald and Lorraine (Tassis) Rousseau's fourteen children. She was raised in Manchester and attended West High School. Immediately after graduation Bernadette embarked on a lengthy and rewarding career in the restaurant industry. She deeply enjoyed her work as a server and bartender across many local establishments, most recently with Republic Café. She also had a passion for cooking and grew her own catering business, Gather and Graze, in her spare time. Bernadette loved to be outdoors and spent a great deal of time mushroom foraging in several of her favorite New Hampshire towns. She flourished in her role of wife and mother, and often found peace and comfort being near the ocean. Bernadette saw life as an adventure and never hesitated for a moment when a new and exciting opportunity presented itself. It was important to her that she instill in her children this same sense of appreciation and enthusiasm for everything life has to offer. Bernadette is survived by her husband and partner of 22 years, Eric Klesper; their children, 15-year-old Van and 13-year-old-Raegan; her siblings Stevie, Cookie, Albie, Willy, Bobby, John, Jacques, Joanne, Jackie, Germaine, and Raymond; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Donald and Lorraine, she was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Dickie Rousseau. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday, January 20th 3:00-5:00pm at Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 243 Hanover Street in Manchester. Please note current restrictions limiting funeral home capacity to no more than 50%. Those in attendance are respectfully requested to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society online at https://donate3.cancer.org. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.csnh.com.