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Doris Desfosses Obituary
Weare, NH - Doris Eugenie Desfosses departed peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2025, to be reunited with her one and only true love Robert Bertrand Desfosses.
Doris was born June 25, 1933 in Goffstown N.H., to Mabel and Leo A Courchesne. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Doris touched many lives with her contagious laughter, warmth, strength and compassion.
She is lovingly welcomed by her brother Leo Courchesne, son-in-law Robert Goulet, her granddaughter Desiree Desfosses and her best friend Helen Tuttle.
She will be forever remembered by her beloved children, Ronald Desfosses, Richard Desfosses, Denise Goulet, Raymond and Cecile Desfosses, Randal and Tina Desfosses and Danyele and Jonathan Miller.
Cherished grandmother to: Charles Desfosses, Jeremy Desfosses, James Desfosses, Angela Gravlin, Amiee Gato, Justin Goulet, Joel Goulet, Jennifer Desfosses, Samantha Whiteley, Rene Hallee, Raymond Hallee, Rejean Hallee, Ronal Hallee, Maria Desfosses, Ariel Desfosses, Tobin Desfosses, Andrew Stewart, Jeffrey Stewart, Tara Josef, Kyle Miller, Rebecca Josef, Emalee Josef and Tori Miller.
She also leaves behind 32 great-grandchildren that brought her immense joy and love throughout her life.
Doris is survived by her siblings, Robert Courchesne and Janet Bourgoin who will deeply miss her presence.
Her legacy of love, laughter and family will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
As per her wishes, graveside services will be held at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester, N.H. on Monday, May 12th at 11:00 am.
Assisting with arrangements is Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Manchester. To view Doris's online tribute, send condolences to her family, or for more information, visit https://phaneuf.net
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Natasha Hull
April 30, 2025
My condolences to Ray and Cecile (and the entire Defosses family). Doris brought to life many things, and of these, I knew one, Ray. Though I didnt personally know Doris, I knew a part of her, and I thank her for that. Ray and Cecile, may all be well and go well with both of you.
Natasha
The Sopers
April 26, 2025
Dear Randy and Tina,
Our sympathy to you and to all your extended family. What a legacy of family members for whom your mother was the matriarch. We will hold you and your family in our prayers.
Marilyn & Bruce Soper
Dan DeNutte
April 26, 2025
Ray sorry for your Loss
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