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Madeleine Keaveney Obituary
She was born in Manchester in 1923 to Joseph A. and Emerentienne B. (Gagnon) Bussiere. She graduated from Manchester High School West in 1941 and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Before marriage and motherhood, Mrs. Keaveney was employed by the Manchester Gas Company for 14 years. In 1968, she re-entered the workplace at New Hampshire Catholic Charities for 36 years, serving in many capacities, including office manager for several years.
She will be remembered as a caring and devoted wife, mother and friend.
She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Keaveney in 1998; a sister, Rolande M. Beland; and a brother, Emile R. Bussiere.
Her family includes two children, Brian T. Keaveney of Manchester and Janice A. Keaveney Wargnier of Woodland Hills, Calif.; a sister, Beth L. Spencer of Somers, Conn.; a brother, Robert R. Bussiere of Manchester; two brothers-in-law, James V. Keaveney of Bedford and Millard Smith of Gilford; a sister-in-law, Joan Bussiere of Manchester; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Friday from 3 to 7 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 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, corner of Pine and Lowell streets, Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Bedford. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Community Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 910, Merrimack, 03054-0910, or the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, 401 Cypress St., Manchester, 03103.To leave a message of condolence, visit www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Richard Bussiere
November 8, 2013
I remember a lot of great things about Aunt Madeleine.
First, she was always very thoughtful - like my siblings have mentioned, she never forgot a birthday - and she would always come over for one when she was in good health.
Second, I remember how tidy the Mirror Street house always was - a place for everything and everything in its place! And the house was always immaculate.
I remember her special onion and cream cheese dip; I think I would cleverly figure out how to eat 90% of it!
I also recall that she was the keeper of Bussiere family relics, such as the gown that we were all baptized in. I am sure it's still tucked lovingly away in a special place.
I also remember how meticulous she was about little details that were important. I am sure that this part of her character is why she worked at Catholic Charities for so long.
I will miss Aunt Madeleine dearly. That said, I am pleased that she had a happy death surrounded by loved ones. May she enjoy her well deserved rest, and may we look forward to see her again in the next world.
November 7, 2013
Brian,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. May she rest in peace.
Lauretta Silva
November 6, 2013
I remember Madeleine when I first was employed at New Hampshire Catholic Charities back in 1976. She impressed me with her abilities. May she rest in peace.
Janet O'Connell
Diane Bussiere
November 6, 2013
I remember many sweet things about my generous aunt ! I remember things that won't seem like much to others but to me were special and ONLY she could do. M & Ms at birthday parties , mini cheesecakes at Christmas Eve that I could not wait for, going into her cool basement and playing with cool toys, some blue block cube game too, and she would always help me sew, she helped me well ok she made the whole thing the best little bunny rabbit costume for my daughters first halloween and I l loved it. I have many fond sweet memories of my sweet Aunt , more flood though my mind , but I will save those
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