Karen R. (Poulin) Melcher, 44, of Hooksett died November 17, 2007 in Hooksett. She was born on December 31, 1962 in Manchester the daughter of Jerry Poulin Sr. and Evelyn (Field) Poulin. She was raised and educated in Manchester. Karen was a lifelong resident of the Manchester area. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who spent many hours with her grandchildren. Karen enjoyed yard sales, loved Christmas and decorating. She was a person who was always full of life and would never been caught out without looking her best. She is survived by her daughter, Tabitha Brisson of Manchester; fiancé, David Goudreau of Hooksett; 2 grandchildren, 5 brothers, Al Poulin of Manchester, Timothy Poulin of Manchester, Thomas Poulin of Manchester, Jerry Poulin Jr., of Manchester, and Eric Poulin of Manchester; 3 sisters, April Poulin of Hooksett, Robin Poulin of Hooksett and Faith Poulin of Manchester; aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In Her Life: She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Mackenzie Brisson and Michael Brisson Jr.; uncles, George Poulin of Manchester, Alfred Poulin and his wife Barbara of Thornton, Maurice Field and his wife Patricia of Hollywood, Fl and her aunt, Margaret St. Pierre of Manchester. Her Calling Hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St, Manchester on Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00AM with her Graveside Service to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.