Joan F. Rocheleau

Joan F. (Brown) Rocheleau 82, of Manchester passed away at home on February 8, 2015. Born in Manchester on September 22, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Yvonne (St. Jean) Brown.

Joan was a graduate of West High School Class of 1951 and later worked for Manchester Coal and Oil and prior to her retirement she worked for UPS in Londonderry. She was a Parishioner of the former St. Patrick's Church and also served on their activity committee. Joan enjoyed taking trips to her favorite beaches in Florida, Ogunquit Maine and on Cape Cod, but above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Rocheleau who died in 2006 and Francis A. O'Brien who died in 1958. Loving mother of Cheryl A. (O'Brien) Dubois and her husband Bruce of Manchester. Dear Grandmom of Benjamin A. Dubois of Portland, Maine and Brian A. Dubois and his wife Colleen of Goffstown. Devoted and caring sister of Constance A. Moquin. Joan is also survived by her late husband Robert's children, Lionel, James and Ronald Rocheleau, Kathy (Rocheleau) Vincent and their children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 249 Canal St. Manchester, NH 03104 or to a charity of one's choice.

SERVICES: Family and friends will honor and remember Joan's life by gathering for calling hours in The Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Ave. (corner of Bremer St.) Manchester on Wednesday, February 11th, from 4 to 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday day morning before leaving in procession to the Parish of Transfiguration, 107 Alsace St. (corner of Kelley St.) Manchester where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 O'clock. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Mt. Calvary Cemetery.