Joyce P. Peterson

MANCHESTER – Joyce P. (Boone) Peterson, 63, died Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester, following a brief illness. She was born in Manchester, NH, on April 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Percival A. and Hazel I. (Roberge) Boone. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Peterson was employed for 30 years at Wau Ke Wan Thread Company, where she worked as a spinner. She was a communicant of St. Augustin Church, in Manchester. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, #1413 in Keene, and also was an active member and Past Ladies Auxiliary trustee of Fraternal Order of the Eagles, #290, in Manchester. Mrs. Peterson was a volunteer at Service New England. Her interests include; crocheting beautiful afghans, and needlepoint. Mrs. Peterson had a good sense of humor. Family members include; her husband of 24 years, David E. Peterson, of Manchester, 2 brothers, Raymond Boone, of Manchester; Roland Boone, of Raymond, NH; 1 sister, Eleanor Adams, of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Calling hours will be Sunday, October 28, from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, corner of Union Street, in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, 10 A.M. at St. Augustin Church, Beech Street, in Manchester. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Augustin Cemetery, in Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Mrs. Peterson. Arrangements are under the direction of Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester, NH. To view an online obituary please go to www.phaneuf.net.