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Joseph Christian Obituary
Mr. Christian was born on April 14, 1934, in Lowell, Mass., the son of the late Hector and Lillian (Neault) Christian.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Christian was employed in security and worked for Merrimack Valley Security.
His greatest passion was horse racing and spending time at Rockingham Park. He also enjoyed fishing, fly tying and hunting.
Members of his family include his wife of 58 years, Lucy J. (Brunelle) Christian of Manchester; a son, Kenneth J. Christian of Weare; a daughter, Kimberly J. Jepson of Manchester; one grandchild; two great- grandchildren; a brother, Raoul Christian of W. Topsham, Vt.; a half-brother, Harold "Sonny" Jervah of Derry; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Christian was predeceased by a sister, Irene Courtois, and a half-brother, Albert Neault, both of Lowell, Mass..
SERVICES: A memorial gathering will be held Friday, Sept. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St., corner of Union Street, in Manchester. A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester.
To view an online memorial, please go to phaneuf.net.
The Phaneuf Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kenneth Christian
August 31, 2025
Never forgotten RIP Dad
Kenneth Christian
September 1, 2024
Been 12 years dad.
Still think of you and miss you.
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