Manchester– Alberta Nassoura, 92, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Villa Crest Nursing Home.
She was born in Manchester, the daughter of Manuel and Louise (Sua) Gomes, on January 3, 1923 , but spent her early years in Brooklyn, NY.
She worked for Machinst’s Department Store in Manchester and Nashua for years as an accomplished seamstress. It was also common to see people leaving her house with beautiful wedding dresses or gowns that she made from scratch.
She loved bingo, occasional trips to Foxwoods to play slots, and loved to visit with all of her friends and family.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed taking drives to the beach. She enjoyed her time at Villa Crest and the trips that were made available to her. She also loved her caretakers at Villa Crest very much.
Members of her family include her daughter, Susan Gendron and her husband Gary of Manchester, her son Thomas Nassoura and his wife Lorraine of Hampton and her son, Michael Nassoura of New Orleans, LA.
Her grandchildren include, Jon Nassoura and his wife Christine, Jesse Gendron and his wife, Mallory, and Cole Gendron, all of Manchester, her step-grandchildren, Amy Saphier and her husband David of Denver CO. and Jill Smagula of San Francisco, CA. Her great grandchildren include Chloe and Jonny Nassoura and Aidan Saphier. She was also survived by nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Nassoura in 2001 and her granddaughter, Kimberly Nassoura in 1993.
Calling hours will be on Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home , 110 Bridge St.
A prayer service will follow at 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Committal prayers will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery Mausoleum.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Villa Crest for their continued love, superior care and concern over the past seven years. You are the best.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Community Activity Fund,1276 Hanover St. Manchester NH 03103.
For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.