Karen M. Arnts
Bedford– Karen M. Arnts, 62, died August 9, 2006 at Elliot Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Manchester on May 31, 1944, the daughter of Robert H. Messier Sr. and Blanche (Gosselin) Messier.
She was employed at Messier Insurance, as well as , Chase and Durant Insurance, Acadia Insurance, State of NH Insurance Commission, and Mountain Valley Indemnity.
She was a member of the NH insurance Woman’s league, St Anthony Choir, a volunteer at St. Peter’s Home, a past president of Notre Dame Alumni Association, a member of the Board of Directors at Notre Dame College, the Christian Service Committee , Welcome committee of St Anthony of Padua Church, and was instrumental in organizing class reunions for St Anthony High School.
Family members include her husband Michel Arnts, of Bedford, her mother, Blanche Messier of Manchester, 2 sons, Marc A. Arnts, of Crystal Maine, Matthew A. Arnts, of Bedford, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Robert H. Messier Jr. of Manchester, George A. Messier, of Wallingford CT., several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In Her Life: She loved her grandson Daniel Arnts, and granddaughter Rose Arnts, both of Crystal, Maine.
Services: Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 pm on Friday at J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home 110 Bridge St. Manchester.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 172 Belmont St. Manchester.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Anthony’s Building Fund, 172 Belmont St.,Manchester 03103, or the American Cancer Association, Gail Singer Memorial Bldg. 360 Route 101, Suite 501,Bedford 03110.