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Elaine Zanni Obituary
She belonged to the Third Order Lay Carmelite of the Titus Brandsma Community of Nashua, N.H. Mrs. Zanni was a member of Saint Leo’s Church. Her husband, George S. Zanni, died in August 2002.
She leaves two sons, Neil Zanni and his wife, Sharon, of Leominster, and Matthew Zanni and his wife, Jean, of Merrimack, N.H.; one daughter, Ellen Prince and her husband, Brian, of Nottingham, N.H.; one sister, Eileen Dolen of Melrose; six grandchildren, Laura Smith, Lindsey Zanni, Hannah Zanni, Christopher Zanni, Emma Zanni, and Erin Zanni; and many nieces and nephews.
ZANNI -- On Aug. 20, Elaine T. (Thomas) Zanni, 72, of 6 Beth Ave., Leominster, died in Leominster Hospital. A funeral will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Leo’s Church, 128 Main St., Leominster. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack, N.H. Calling hours are Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lay Carmelite Community, 8 Pendleton Lane, Bldg. 2, Londonderry, N.H. 03053.
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Lorraine Butler
May 6, 2021
She used to drive a school bus for kids with special needs she is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with her
Jan Martell & Family
August 26, 2006
Ellen,Neil and Matt,So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. God Bless
Darlene & Lanning Ruben
August 23, 2006
Neil,Matthew,and Ellen, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I have very fond memories of her. God Bless you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daryl & Clare Cook
August 23, 2006
Neil, Matthew and Ellen, Your mom was a very loving and caring person. She will be truly missed. We will keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Goguen
August 23, 2006
I am a lead care manager at Sunrise Assisted Living, and it has been my pleasure to assist Elaine since her very first day at Sunrise. I am going to miss Elaine very much. It's like losing a member of my own family. My sympathies to all of Elaine's family and friends.
Lorna Cook
August 23, 2006
Neil,Matthew,and Ellen We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Lorna Cook and Family
August 22, 2006
Neil, Matthew and Ellen, we are so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Shirley & Tony Toscano
Richard Hood
August 22, 2006
Neil and Sharon, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your Mom.
Jeanne Farry
August 22, 2006
To Ellen,Neil, Matthew and families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Keep the happy memories alive in your hearts and they will help get you through the tough times..Love The Farry Family..Jeanne,Ricky,Becky and Amy
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