Rita M. Gonthier

GOFFSTOWN - Rita M. (Frechette) Gonthier, 87, of Goffstown, died Nov. 11, 2011 in the Community Hospice House, Merrimack.

She was born in Sherbrook, Quebec, Canada on March 26, 1924, the daughter of Louis and Rose (Bilodeau) Frechette, and was a Manchester and Goffstown resident for over 65 years. She was parishioner of the Parish of the Transfiguration.

She was a member for many years of the William B. Cashin Senior Center. For the past three years, she had been a resident of the Inn at Parker Station in Goffstown, where she was well taken care of by the loving staff, of which the family is most appreciative.

She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene R. Gonthier, in 1990. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Family members include three sons, Germain Beauregard of Naples, Maine and David Laughlin, also of Naples, but currently serving in the U.S. military in Afghanistan, and John Laughlin of Manchester; a daughter, Renee Flynn of Philadelphia, Pa.; five grandchildren; a sister, Jacqueline Morrissette of Whitefield and nephews, nieces and cousins.

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SERVICES: There are no services scheduled. Urn burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6001.

The Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester, is in charge of arrangements. To view an online Tribute or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net.