Manchester– Jeannette E. “Jay” Lessard, 57, died October 17, 2007 at Elliot Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Manchester on March 31, 1950 the daughter of Richard A. and Donalda B. (Hebert) Lessard, and had been a resident of the city her entire life.
She was a self employed landscaper prior to her illness.
She enjoyed woodworking crafts, was an avid camper, loved the ocean, nature, music, playing her guitar, singing, and loved life and her family.
Family members include her mother of Manchester, her 20 year live in companion, Patty Keane, of Manchester, one brother George R. Lessard, two sisters Yvette Lessard and Therese Clement, all of Manchester.
Services: calling hours will be on Sunday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Litchfield.
Burial will follow in St Augustin Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Sate Route 101, Bedford NH. 03110.
For more information please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com