Stella A. Canty

Stella A. Canty, 79, of Warner, NH, died February 1, 2005 at the Concord Hospice House, Concord, NH. She was born in Grand Falls, N.B., Canada on June 5, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Archille and Laura (Michaud) Paradis and resided in Manchester for most of her life, before moving to Bradford in 1985. She was the widow of John L. “Jack” Canty who died in 2001 and her first husband, Gilbert Berube who died in 1957. She belonged to the Ladies Auxilliary from Grand Falls, N.B., Canada and the Business Women’s Association from Grand Falls, N.B.,, Canada. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Canty loved to play golf. Family members include three sons; Maurice Berube of Auburn, Maine, Roger Berube of Van Buren, Maine and Paul Berube of Lewiston, Maine, two daughters; Mrs. S. Gregg (Jeanne) Devine of Bradford, NH and Mrs. Lester (Penny) Allen of Lincoln, Maine, two step sons; William Canty of Lutz, Florida and Donald Canty of Tampa, Florida, eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a brother; Levite Paradis of St. John, N.B. Canada, two sisters; Ella Cormier of Hemphill, Texas and Betty Hansell of Las Vegas, Nevada, many nieces, nephews and cousins. IN HER LIFE: She loved her cat “Lucky” SERVICES: Relatives and friends are welcomed to visiting hours at St. Theresa Church, 12 Old W. Hopkinton Road, Henniker, NH on Friday morning from 9 to 11 O’Clock with her Mass of Christian Burial immediately following in the Church at 11 O’Clock. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the the Lend Me A Hand Cancer Fund, c/o Concord Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 250 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 or to the NH Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Office Program, 250 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301. To view an online obituary, send condolences, get directions or other information, go to www.phaneuf.net.