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Francis E. "Skip" Fosher obituary, Manchester, NH

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Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester

537 Union Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

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Graveside Service

Nov. 20, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Hillside Cemetery

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Francis Fosher Obituary

Francis "Skip" E. Fosher, 74, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.

Born in Weare, NH on April 25, 1951, he was the son of Gordon and Madeline (Klardie) Fosher, Sr.

Skip was raised in Manchester and attended Central High School, where he built friendships that lasted a lifetime.

He was employed for many years with VELCRO USA Inc. until his retirement, where he was known as a dedicated and dependable coworker who took pride in his work.

Skip had a deep love for animals and found joy and companionship in caring for his beloved dogs and birds. His gentle nature and kind heart touched everyone who knew him. He will be fondly remembered for his quiet presence, easy smile, and the warmth he brought to those around him.

Family members include a brother, Gordon Fosher of Lyman, ME; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Patricia Eaton, Howard Fosher, and Alan Fosher.

Services: There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11 AM in Hillside Cemetery, Weare, NH.

Memorial donations may be made to New Hampshire SPCA, 104 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885.

The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH has the honor of handling the arrangements.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Nov. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Francis Fosher

Nov

20

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Hillside Cemetery

Weare, NH, Weare, NH

Funeral services provided by:

Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester

537 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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Barbara Becker

November 12, 2025

I met Skip at velcro and from there it became a beautiful friendship for years he was always there to give a helping hand to anyone that needed it, his love for his dogs and birds was incredible and I will cherish our friendship forever until we meet again!! God Bless You !! I have. A lot of memories and ican still hear your laughter when the bird chased me. Rest in peace my friend you are free now say Hi to trigger for me. Love always Barbara

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