Cecile E. (Deneau) Pinard of Bedford, NH died on December 18, 2008 at the Laurel Center. She was born on June 25, 1917 in Manchester, NH the daughter of the late Joseph and Clarina (Grenier) Deneau. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Pinard for 43 years until his death on 1984. She was employed by the Manchester Knitted Fashions Company as a stitcher for over 40 years. Cecile was very proud of her service as a Union Steward for many years working for improvements in the working environment for her coworkers. She is survived by her sister Irene D. Martin and her brother Robert L. Deneau and several loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 20, from 9:30 – 10:30am in the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony Church, Manchester. Burial will follow at St. Augustin Cemetery, Manchester.