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Emile R. Bussiere Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory

1799 Elm St

Manchester, New Hampshire

Emile Bussiere Obituary

MANCHESTER -- Emile R. Bussiere Sr., 76, died Oct. 26, 2008, at Elliot Hospital.

He was born in Manchester on May 16, 1932, to Joseph and Emerentienne (Gagnon) Bussiere. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and then attended St. Anselm College. He earned his LLB at Boston College and graduated from Boston College Law School in 1954.

Mr. Bussiere had his own law practice in Manchester for many years. He was selected by the New Hampshire Superior Court to be Hillsborough County attorney from 1962 to 1968. He also ran for governor of New Hampshire in 1968.

IN HIS LIFE: In 1979, he was appointed to serve as a member of the President's Export Council. He was inducted into the American Association of Trial Lawyers in 1989.

He will be most remembered as a loving husband, father and friend.

The family includes his beloved wife of 39 years, Joan H. (Blais) Bussiere of Manchester; five children, Jacqueline M. Bussiere Burke of Alexandria, Va., Emile R. Bussiere Jr. of Portsmouth, Denice J. Bussiere of Manchester, Michelle J. Marshall of Winchester, Mass., and Christine E. Bussiere of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Auguste Burke, Callahan Burke, Jack Bussiere, Reid Burke, Finn Bussiere, Emerencienne Marshall and Sage Bussiere; two sisters, Madeleine Keaveney of Manchester and Gilbeth Spencer of Somers, Conn.; a brother, Robert Bussiere of Manchester; cousins, nieces and nephews.

SERVICES: Calling hours are Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Catherine Church, corner of Webster and Hemlock streets, Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to the Greater Manchester Mental Health Center, 401 Cypress St., Manchester 03103 For more information, go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Union Leader on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Emile Bussiere

12 Entries

Karen Hartman - Caldwell

November 20, 2008

My deepest sympathy for the family.
Emile was such help to me and my family after the death of my first husband.

Jeannine Tucker

November 20, 2008

I was a high school girl working at the law
office of Judge Alfred J. Chretien when I met
Emile, a budding attorney. He was always
so cheerful and pleasant.

I am very sorry to hear of his passing and extend
my condolences to the family.

Jeannine (Levasseur) Tucker

Don Burns

November 2, 2008

My sincerest synpathy goes out to all the Bussiere family for their great loss of a great man. Emile once saved me and my family from personal bankruptcy and from losing our house and what little savings I had. He spent countless hours with me and a bank that was trying to destroy me. Needless to say that Emile persuaded them to back off and go away. His fee for all this? "Give me whatever you can afford and forget what you owe". As I go to daily Mass, he will be in my prayers each day untill the balance is paid. May God ease the pain of loss in your hearts knowing that Emile is with Him who is the final judge of goodness, kindness and compassion.
-Don Burns

Sue Ellen Federovitch

November 1, 2008

I have heard countless stories my entire adult life about the incredibly smart, wise, capable, kind Emile Bussiere, Sr. He was an amazing and true friend and counsel to my Aunt and Uncle for decades. His absence will be a huge void in their lives and I send my deepest sympathies to the entire Bussiere family. May he rest in peace and he be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

Rosemary Frank

October 31, 2008

Joan & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Emile, My prayers and thoughts are with You All. Love Rose

Donna Remillard

October 30, 2008

My family and I give our deepest sympathy to Emile's family and co-workers. Emile was a friend, confidant, mentor and role model to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed and we will always be thankful for his leadership and help that he so readily gave to everyone. Our mother was a client of his for many, many years and recently passed away also. She considered him a friend, and always admired his brilliance. He helped our family cope through the grieving process and we have been blessed to have met him. I considered him a friend, I will be lost without his guidance, I will miss his laughter and when I have a cup of soup in the afternoon I will smile and think of Emile.I will always keep him and his family in my prayers. To all who knew him, may God's peace and understanding be with you at this time.

Jackie Sage

October 29, 2008

I am truly sorry for the family on the loss of this truly remarkable man. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

June Goulson

October 29, 2008

Emile’s passing is such a sad loss for our community and state. I last saw Emile this past August and he was robust looking and happy as we reminisced about his helping me protect our neighborhood from the invasion of the Mall of NH in the early 70s. He was so happy that his daughter had been able to visit this summer and gleeful that he was about to add two more grandchildren to his fold. He was my friend and mentor and a wonderful role model for aspiring attorneys with whom he always unselfishly shared his legal expertise and guidance. It was a pleasure to work for his election to be governor and I only wish that his venture had been successful. I will mourn his passing but never forget our past association and friendship. He was greatly admired and respected by all who knew him. My sympathy to his wife and family,
Sincerely,

Janice L. Richall

October 28, 2008

My sincere sympathy goes out to Emile's family at this time of such great loss.I never had the pleasure of meeting Emile but I do live in a mobile home park which he owned and want to express my heartfelt sympathy to his family. friends and co-workers.
My he rest in peace.

Jennifer (Bureau) Crandall

October 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bussiere's passing and the loss to his family. My deepest sympathies.

Mark Rouillard

October 28, 2008

I am very sorry to learn of Emile’s passing.

He was a great man, and I will always remember the time I spent working for him. I learned many lessons from Emile. Lessons not only regarding the law, but most importantly, lessons regarding respect for others and the importance of family and relationships.

Dave Bower

October 28, 2008

Thank you Emile for helping me when I was 17yrs old and foolish . My family sends our deepest condolences to your family . May god bless you .

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