Armand A. Gelinas, 78, of 307 Douglas Street, Manchester, died January 5, 2002, at Catholic Medical Center. He was born in Newburyport, Ma., on April 22, 1924, the son of the late Alfred and Florida (Guertin) Gelinas and has been residing in Manchester since 1984. Armand was a resident of Laconia State School for many years. He worked for ETI for 12 years and was a past parishioner of St. Raphael Church. Mr. Gelinas loved life, doing crafts, travel and the ocean. Family members include many loving friends. SERVICES: A Memorial Reception will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, on Thursday morning from 9 to 10 with the service immediately following at 10 in the funeral home chapel.