Yvette Gravel, 67, of Manchester, died May 6, 2012, following a courageous struggle with cancer.
She was born Manchester, March 22, 1945, to Frederick and Violet (Bernier) Garand. She was a member of the graduating class of 1963, from Manchester High School West. For many years Yvette worked at Dartmouth Clinic, as a patient registration clerk.
Yvette enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, and trips to Canada. She was fond of vacationing once a year at Hampton Beach.
Often referred to by the neighbor hood kids as grandma, she will be remembered as an easy going, forgiving person who always pulled for the underdog.
Family members include her children, Robin Gage, Renee Raymond, Roxanne Vanderputten, all of Manchester; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild;2 brothers,Leo and Gary Garand, both of Manchester; her sister-in-law, Sue Brasley, of Manchester. She was predeceased by her husband, George Gravel, who died in 2001.
There are no services planned at this time.