Beatrice B. (Corriveau) White, 82, of Manchester, died June 23, 2012 at her residence after a long illness.
She was born in Manchester on November 4, 1929 to Wilfred and Blanche (Pelissier) Corriveau. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Beatrice worked in the cafeteria at Elliot Hospital for many years. Although she enjoyed her job at the Elliot, it was very well known that her favorite job was being a mother to her children. She lives on in each and every one of them.
The family includes nine children, Pauline Gilbeault and her husband, Leo, of Texas, James White and his wife, Sandra, of Gilmanton Iron Works, Beatrice White and her partner, Carol Pinnon, of Tacoma, WA, Barbara Blanchette and her husband, Donald, Susan Rodriques and her husband, Louis, Bruce White, Betty Metts and her husband, James, and Jay White all of Manchester, and Donna Magoon and her husband, Mark, of Northwood; 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren; a brother, Wilfred B. Corriveau and his wife, Brunie; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
It was impossible to have met Beatrice without adding her to your list of friends. Her smile, jokes and laughter drew her to your heart. She was loved by so many. Her spirit will be amongst us always.
Calling hours took place on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, Manchester.