Louise D. Kuslaka, 65, of Chester, NH, died October 12, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Hooksett after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Manchester, NH, on April 30, 1943, the daughter of Laurette (Ducharme) Sullivan and the late Phillip Sullivan and had been a resident of Chester. Louise graduated from Notre Dame School of Nursing and worked at CMC Hospital and later the Elliot Hospital, where she retired as a labor, delivery and maternity nurse and specialized as a lactation consultant. Louise was an avid gardener, loved dancing and Tole painting. She was always smiling and will be remembered by many. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Family members include her husband of 42 years, William Kuslaka of Chester, a son, William P. Kuslaka of Novato, California; two daughters; Kathy Kuslaka Clement of Hooksett, NH, and Sharon Clair of Amherst, NH; her mother of Manchester, NH; seven grandchildren, two sisters; Fran MacDonald of Hooksett, NH and Jackie Peterson of Bow, NH; many nieces, nephews and cousins. IN HER LIFE: Her seven grandchildren; Tyler and Trevor Kuslaka, both of Novato, California; Tim, Jacob and Sam Clement, all of Hooksett, NH; Payton and Devin Clair, of Amherst, NH; her three close friends; Johanne Plante, Angie Diorio and Colleen Malloney. Louise was pre-deceased by her sister, Pauline Hebert who died in 2008. SERVICES: Relatives and friends may call at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Ste. Marie Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 2 Commerce Drive #110. Bedford, NH 03301 or the Concord Hospice House, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, NH 03302. For more information go to www.phaneuf.net. Arrangements are under the direction of The Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, in Manchester. PHANEUF FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORIUM 625-5777 Note: Please insert the Phaneuf Brand Logo at the bottom of the obit. Thank You Phaneuf Funeral Home & Crematorium 603-625-5777 Telephone 603-625-5779 Fax