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Rita Manna Obituary
Born in West Berkshire, Vt., she was a resident of New Boston since 1972. She was the daughter of Leo and Maria (Lavoie) Bousquet.
For many years, Mrs. Manna served as food service director with the New Boston Central School. She was an active member of the New Boston community and was involved with New Boston Recreation Department, New Boston Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, Friends of Whipple Free Library and the Cub Scouts. She was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Church and also supported the New Boston Community Church.
Members of her family include her husband of 50 years, William M. Manna of New Boston; three children, Michael L. Manna of Weare, Maryfrances Manna of New Boston and Matthew W. Manna of Gibsonia, Pa.; six grandchildren, Nathan Manna, Nickolas Manna, Marina Manna, Tadg Manna, John Manna and Alessandra Barone; three brothers, Roger Bousquet of California, Raymond Bousquet of Worcester, Mass., and Richard Bousquet of Gorham, Maine; several nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at French and Rising Funeral Home, 17 South Mast St., Goffstown. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church of Goffstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Boston Fire Association, P.O. Box 250, New Boston 03070 or to the charity of one's choice.
For more information or to sign an online guestbook go to frenchandrising.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 1, 2012
With deepest condolences to her family. Brenda (Raskett) Prochilo
January 17, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our best to you and yours. The CYR family in Swanton, VT
Carol
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