Therese “Terry” Fradette, 84, of Manchester, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in the loving arms of her husband of 64 years, Ed Fradette. She was surrounded by her 5 children. Therese, a/k/a “Chiefy”, was born on November 21, 1928 in Providence, RI, the daughter of Wilfred and Maria Robenhymer. She was a resident of Manchester since 1948.
Terry retired in 1984 as the Director of Elderly Services for Manchester Housing Authority, and also held a realtor license.
She was a communicant of the Parish of the Transfiguration.
Family was central to her life. She cherished time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Terry was active in her community and organized multiple political campaigns and social events.
She leaves her husband of 64 years, Edmond Fradette of Manchester, her children Patricia Branscombe of Manchester, Denise Carter of Bedford, Richard Fradette of Manchester, Judith Abbe of Boscawen, and Susan Mitchell of North Hampton; a sister Elaine LaTorre of Smithfield, RI; a brother, Robert Robenhymer of San Diego, CA; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Roland Robenhymer.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Parish of the Transfiguration Parish, 107 Alsace Street, Manchester, NH.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
As a breast cancer survivor, she volunteered for Reach to Recovery Program. Memorial donations may be made to:
The Mary & John Elliot Foundation, c/o The Breast Center, 1 Elliot Way, Manchester, NH 03103