Cecile M. Desbiens

Cecile M. Desbiens, 73, of Manchester, died at a local nursing home, September 12, 2000, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Manchester, NH on January 12, 1927, the daughter of Wilfrid and Alms (Houle) Poisson and had been a lifelong resident of the Queen City. Mrs. Desbiens retired from Pandora. She enjoyed sewing and was a parishioner of Ste. Marie Church. Family members include her husband of 53 years Henry Desbiens of Manchester, a son Albert Desbiens of Jaffery, NH, two grandchildren, a brother Roland Poisson of Manchester, NH, a sister Ellen Longchamps of Manchester, NH several nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Calling hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue, Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, 132 Middle Street, Manchester, NH 03101.