Mary Durette

Mary A. Desrochers Durette, 87, died April 6, 2020 at Consulate Healthcare in West Palm Beach, FL.

Mary was born on November 11, 1932 in Goffstown, NH, the daughter of the late Thomas L. Desrochers and Vivian J. Chappell. Raised and educated in Manchester, she attended Manchester schools.

Mary was the wife of the late Roger J. Durette, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. They were married on July 31, 1954 in Manchester, NH.

She worked at Pandora Mills in Manchester until she retired. Mary also worked at St. Peter's Daycare where she enjoyed working with children until moving to Florida.

Mary was an avid seamstress, loved dining out, riding her three-wheel bicycle while living in FL; going for long rides and spending time with family and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her two brothers, Ernest Desrochers of Spring Hill, FL and James Desrochers of Plainville, MA.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Celeste Durette Cossingham; her son, Robert Durette; 4 grandchildren, Colleen Mitchell, Christopher Cossingham, Jacqueline Durette Pinkerton and Michelle Durette Boyce; sister-in-law, Lucille Racette Durette; several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband, Roger, on July 8 at 11AM at St. Augustin Cemetery, S. Beach St., Manchester.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester. To view Mary's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.