Imelda M. (Chaisson) George, age 79, of Salem, NH, died Tuesday at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home, Lawrence, MA.
She was born in Lawrence, MA, where she grew up and attended schools. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She was a resident of Salem for the past 53 years.
Mrs. George owned and operated, with her late husband Ernest, EJ’S Garden Center in Salem, NH. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Salem, where she was in the Ladies Sodality. She enjoyed knitting, reading, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her Husband Ernest J. George
She is survived by 3 Sons: Barry & his wife Rebecca George of Nashua, NH
Alan George of Windham, NH
David & his wife Lisa George of Methuen, MA
3 Daughters: Nancy Bedrosian of Salem, NH
Donna & William Fortier of Haverhill, MA
Lisa & her husband John Bencivenga of Plaistow, NH
1 Sister: Rosaline Davis of New Jersey
12 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Feb. 8 from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem, NH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr, Suite 11, Bedford, NH 03110.