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John DeRepentigny Obituary

John J. DeRepentigny, 80, of Manchester, NH, died February 26, 2024, at Courville at Manchester.

Born in Portland, ME, on June 3, 1943, he was the son of Joseph and Alice (Rocha) DeRepentigny.

John graduated from Methuen High School, Methuen, MA

He was employed with Malden Mills for many years and retired from the Raytheon Corporation.

John enjoyed playing cards and going to the casino. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. But above all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Those who knew him will never forget his art of storytelling and quick wit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edith "Lee" (Crane) DeRepentigny; and his three boys, Alan, Michael, and Steven.

Family members include two daughters, Lisa Gerrard and her husband, Jamie, of Manchester, and Cheryl Bolis of Manchester; a grandson, William Moore DeRepentigny; and several nieces and nephews, including his nephew, Richard DeRepentigny of GA.

Services: Calling hours are Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.

Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen, MA, at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption, 984 1st NH Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.

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

Published by Union Leader on Feb. 29, 2024.

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Barbara Bickfod

March 1, 2025

John is missed daily here at Courville. His jovial moods always lifted our spirits.

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Richard Derepentigny

February 28, 2024

I will truly miss my uncle John

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