Cornelia E. Dircks, 72, of 467 Bridge Street, died January 30, 2005 at home. She was born in Bronx, New York on June 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Margaret (McDonough) OCallaghan. She had been a resident of Manchester for the past thirty-five years. Family members include; one son, William S. Dircks of Manchester; one daughter, Margaret Goff of California; and two sisters, Maura Parrish of Maryland and Betty Conlan of New York; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. Dircks who died in 2001. There are no scheduled services. After cremation, inurnment will take place in the columbarium at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 132 Middle Street, Manchester, NH 03101. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements.