Denise Claire Dezainde

Denise Claire Dezainde, 76, of Manchester, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 following a period of declining health. She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada on April 24, 1941 to the late Wilfrid and Germaine (Gosselin). She was a resident of Manchester since 1962.

A cherished sister, aunt and great-aunt, family was paramount in Denise's life. She was like a second mother to her nieces and nephews. She was a caregiver to all of her family members, and devoted much of her time to them. When she wasn't caring for others, Denise enjoyed playing Bingo.

She leaves behind her siblings, Gilles Dezainde of Goffstown; Jean-Claude Dezainde and wife Helene of Manchester; Ginette Breton and husband Andre of Pembroke; Francine Lacerte and husband Bert of Bedford; Pierre Dezainde and wife Lucette of Manchester; Maurice Dezainde and wife Doris of Manchester; Lise Farland and husband Real of Manchester; nieces and nephews, Lynn, Joan, Corey, Keith, Renee, Marc and Lori; great nieces and nephews Katie, Laurissa, Margo, and Robyn; as well as her beloved dog, Willy. She was predeceased by her nephew, Neal.

A gathering will be held on Wednesday, July 26th at 10am at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue, Manchester, NH with a memorial service at 11am. She will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery following her memorial service. Family and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Denise's memory may be made to the Easter Seals: Easterseals New Hampshire, Attn: Development Department, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103