Esther M. (Heselton) Anthony, 87, of Manchester, died on October 13, 2015, at Maple Leaf Health Care.
She was born in Manchester on November 10, 1927, the daughter of Dean and Violet (Royer) Heselton. She was educated in the Manchester school system and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Esther dedicated her life to being the caregiver for her parents and her family. She was very caring and nurturing, but above all, she will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter and sister.
The family includes her son, Wayne Anthony and his wife Francine of Manchester; sister, Lorraine Black of Missouri; and brother, Dean Heselton, Jr. and wife Diane of Michigan.
She was predeceased by her son, Alan Anthony in January; and sister, Mary Doucette.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St. Committal prayers followed in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum.