Manchester– Maurice G. Dionne, 86, died March 1, 2014 at the Elliot Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Manchester on September 26, 1927 the son of Herve and Orpha (Lessard) Dionne and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester.
He served his country in both the U.S. Navy and Air Force Reserves.
He was employed as a Manchester Firefighter for 24 years and a painter for the Elliot Hospital until his retirement.
His family meant the world to him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He took enormous pride in all of his families accomplishments. He was especially proud to say that he was married to his wife for 63 wonderful years.
He held membership in the Manchester Retired Firefighters Association. He was a former parishioner of Parish of the Transfiguration and attended masses in Mt. Carmel Nursing Home Chapel.
Family members include his wife Doris (Trahan) Dionne of Manchester, 2 daughters, Janet L. Chagnon and her husband, Frederick, and Denise A. Venne both of Manchester. He also leaves four grandchildren, Matthew Chagnon, Bradley Venne, Dylan Chagnon, Oliver Chagnon, three great grandchildren, Twins, Henry and Peter Venne, Amelia Chagnon, one sister, Arline Whipple and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Soucy, Rita Gilbert, and one brother, Bertrand Dionne.
Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 AM in Parish of the Transfiguration, Kelley and Youville St.
Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parish of the Transfiguration, Maurice G. Dionne Memorial Fund, 107 Alsace St. Manchester NH 03102.
For more information and on line guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com