Anita Mitchell

Anita (Soucy) Mitchell, 73, of 124 Alsace Street, died August 25, 2004 at Catholic Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Manchester on February 16, 1931, the daughter of Lionel and Beatrice (Petit) Soucy and had been a lifelong resident of the city. She had worked for 17 at Manchester Knitted Fashions until her retirement. Prior to that, she had been employed by J. F. McElwain. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Patrick Church. She was also a current volunteer at Catholic Medical Center and enjoyed playing Bingo. Family members include her husband of 36 years, Eugene Mitchell; a son Daniel Flanders of Hooksett; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Sandy) Plaisance of Manchester; three grandchildren; a brother, Armand Soucy of Goffstown; a sister, Mrs. Roland (Lucille) Boucher of Manchester; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue on Friday evening from 7 to 9 PM. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 10:00 in St. Patrick Church. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Visiting Nurse Association, 1850 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104 or to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101, Unit 501, Bedford, NH 03110. To view an on-line memorial or get directions, go to www.phaneuf.net.