Jane Blais

Jane Blais, 64, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born on May 8, 1958 in Manchester where she spent most of her life. When she was 9 years old, she met the love of her life, Roland Blais, who also happened to be her next-door neighbor. Together they shared almost 50 years of marriage, three children, and seven beautiful grandchildren. Jane and Roland opened Blais Towing Company together after she spent over 10 years working for Modtap Tech Company.

Jane was the most loving and warm woman. She put her family above everything else and would always help anyone in need. She enjoyed crafting with her sister and trips to the beach, as well as practicing her faith.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband Roland, children; Stephen Blais and his wife Kristin of Bedford, Craig Blais and his wife Kim of Manchester, and Holley O’Neil and her husband Keith of New Boston, grandchildren; Brianna, Nicholas, Alyson, Andrew, Jasmine, Reilly Jane, and Jacob, siblings; Robert Roberg, Arline Day, David Roberge, Anita “Betty” Chapdelaine, Timothy Roberge, Brenda Estabrook, and Leo Vadnais, and many nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, Felix and Marcelle (Roberge) Beaulieu, siblings; Maurice “Moe” Roberge, Donna Perkins, Kenneth Roberge, baby Felix, and her most adored cat, Precious Kitty.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, September 14^th from 5pm-9pm at The Phaneuf Funeral Home & Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue in Manchester. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15^th at 10am at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s memory may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org/donate