Aurore Y. Desrochers

Aurore Y. (Morrisette) Desrochers, 86, of 159 Rockland Ave, died on January 29, 2005 at the Elliot Hospital. She was born in Manchester on June 15, 1918, the daughter of Onesiphore and Sylvia (Rioux) Morrisette and had been a lifelong resident of the city. She was the widow of Albert A. Desrochers who died in 1975 and by a son Maurice Desrochers who died in 1993. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church for over 45 years. Earlier in her career she had worked for the New Hampshire State Welfare Department. She belonged to the CWV Women’s Auxiliary. She loved to crochet, knit and garden. Family members include a son, Robert H. Desrochers of Manchester; a daughter, Mrs. Edward F. (Doris) Clegg, Jr., of Manchester; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an online obituary, send condolences, get directions or other information, go to www.phaneuf.net.