Goffstown – Vera A. Desruisseaux, 83, died October 4, 2007 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She had resided at Hillsborough County Nursing Home for seven years.
She was born in Suncook on March 17, 1924 the daughter of Samuel and Claudia (Cote) Huggins.
She was a graduate of Pembroke Academy class of 1943.
Prior to her retirement she was a registered psychiatric nurse at the NH State Hospital in Concord, and a registered nurse at Notre Dame Hospital, CMC Hospital, and Maple Leaf Healthcare Center.
She was a member of the Registered Nurses Association, the Good Sam’s Camping Association, and the Pioneer Traveling Club. She enjoyed learning about her Canadian and Scottish Genealogy, reading, taking walks, crocheting, crewel embroidery, dancing, moped riding and RV ing.
She married Lionel J. Desruisseaux on April 24, 1948, who predeceased her on October 8, 2000.
Family members include two sons George Desruisseaux, of Honolulu HI, David Desruisseaux, of Concord, three daughters Irene Graveline, of Manchester, Elaine Pratt, of Manchester, Rose Aird, of Raymond, 9 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews.
Services: calling hours will be on Monday from 6 to 9 pm in J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home 110 Bridge St.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9 am in Sacred Heart Church. S. Main St.
Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hillsborough County Nursing Home, 400 Mast Rd. Goffstown NH 03045.
For more information please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com