Claire Dionne

Claire Dionne, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday May 25, 2018. She was a lifetime resident of Manchester, NH born on March 18, 1925 to the late Arthur and Exilia Bellemare.

Claire was predeceased by the love of her life Wilfred Dionne in 1994.

She lovingly raised 9 children. She had a passion for singing and dancing, was a member of the Palace Theatre Silver Stars, Red Hat Society and the Forever Young singing group.

Claire leaves behind her 9 children, sons William and wife Bonnie, and Richard Dionne; daughters: Nancy Hatten and husband Edward, Helen Masse, Linda L'Heureux and husband Normand, Elaine Currier and partner Russell Fisher, Rita Dionne, Denise McDonald and husband Hugh, and Laurie Deneau; 20 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services: A gathering will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium located at 243 Hanover St., Manchester, on Wednesday June 20th, from 4-8 p.m. A memorial mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Parish located at 14 Elm St. Manchester on Thursday June 21st at 10 a.m. A graveside committal will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Blessed Sacrament Organ Fund.