Eva M. Janelle
Goffstown– Eva M. Janelle, 96, died November 30, 2017 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Hooksett on August 26, 1921 the daughter of Leon and Alice (Duhaime) Jacob.
She was previously employed by MKM, MKF and RCL until her retirement in 1969.
She was a Gold Star Sister commemorating her brother Robert Jacob’s World War II sacrifice.
She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne of St. Jean Baptiste and later became a member of the Parish of the Transfiguration Women’s Club. She was a longtime parishioner of the parish.
She enjoyed family reunions, crafts, knitting and crocheting. She also volunteered at the V.A. Hospital, and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
She was predeceased by her husband, Laurence L. Janelle who died on July 21, 1991.
Family members include two sons, Paul Janelle and his wife, Kathy of Pittsfield, Roger Janelle and his wife, Linda of Raymond, three daughters, Pauline Janelle, Claire Janelle, Sr. Mary Rita (Irene) Janelle all of Manchester, grandsons, Jay Janelle, Ethan Janelle and his wife, Jonna, great grandchildren, Vincent, Dominic, Skyler and Zachariah, one brother, Raymond Jacob and his wife, Theresa, four sisters, Sr. Dorothy Jacob, Beatrice Bedard, Estelle Roy, and her husband, Raymond and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Gertrude Therrien, Rachel Begin, Gloria Camire, Robert Jacob, Lionel Jacob, William Jacob, Henry Jacob and Ernest Jacob.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 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 the Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester NH 03104.
For more information and on line guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.