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Claude Lessard Obituary
MANCHESTER -- Claude J. Lessard, 69, died May 12, 2010, at Elliot Hospital.
He was born in Sherbrooke, P.Q., Canada, May 2, 1941, toPaul and Emma (Lafond) Lessard and was a Manchester resident since 1956. He worked for Fern Lessard Roofing and Siding for many years until his retirement. Prior to that, he worked as a foreman for J. F. McElwain Shoe Company. He loved dancing, cars and building scale models. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X Church.
IN HIS LIFE: Family members include a son, Norman Lessard, and his domestic partner, Glen Bouchard of Manchester; his long-time companion, Myrtle 'Lee" Cate of Manchester; four stepsons, Leon Cate of Massachusetts, and Mark Cate, Billy Cate and Steve Cate, all of New Hammpshire; five stepdaughters, Lee Baker, Patty Magoon, Carol Jones, Linda Fisher and Kim Caprarello, all of New Hampshire; many grandchildren; a brother, Fernand Lessard of Allenstown; two sisters, Claire Dumont of Dover and Denise Carroll of Rochester; and nephews, nieces and cousins.
SERVICES: A memorial gathering will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Bedford 03110.
For more information, go to www.phaneuf.net.
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Denise Visconti
May 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Claude,
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time.We know how special Claude was in so many ways to all who knew him. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Denise Visconti
Lou Weber
and Gabby D.
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