Manchester- Melverda A. “Biddy” (Dearborn) Koehler, 69, died October 19, 2011 at Elliot Hospital following a longtime illness.
She was born in Brentwood on June 24, 1942 the daughter of Lionel T. and Anna (Gagnon) Dearborn.
She worked for the Comfort Inn in Manchester for most of her life.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Richard F. Koehler Sr. of Manchester; 3 sons, Richard F. Koehler Jr. and his spouse Kristy, Paul Koehler, Raymond Koehler and his spouse Nancy; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 brothers, Willy Dearborn, Lionel T. Dearborn Jr., George Lang; 1 sister, Alice Fredette, all of Manchester, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial reception will take place on Monday from 6 to 8 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home 110 Bridge St.
For more information and online guest book please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.