Marie-Rose Grenier

Marie-Rose (Duperon) Grenier, 91, formerly of 55 South Main Street, died December 21, 2002 at the Elliot Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born in Worcester, MA on October 17, 1911, the daughter of George and Marie-Mae (Vincent) Duperon and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester. She graduated from Ste. Marie School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at J. F. McElwain and BeeBee Shoe Factories. She was a communicant of Ste. Marie Chuch and a member of St. Anne Sodality. "Memere Cookie" enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, bingo and playing cards. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Germain Grenier in 1980 and by a son Paul "Chic" Grenier of California. Family members include her son, Raymond G. Grenier of Manchester; a daughter, Constance Bergeron of Manchester; nine grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 11:00 in Ste. Marie Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse, Home Health Care, 1850 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104. To view an on-line memorial, get directions, or send a condolence, go to www.phaneuf.net.