Rita H. Janelle, 86, of Goffstown, died November 30, 2002, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, after a brief illness.
Born in Manchester, January 1, 1916, she was daughter of Lucien and Marie (Doucette) Comeau. She lived in Manchester most of her life and for the past 3 years had been a resident of Goffstown. She had recently moved to the Ward Health Center in Windham.
She graduated from West High School in 1934.
Mrs. Janelle worked 20 years as a sales clerk at Beauregard’s in Manchester until 1960. She later worked 20 years at Manchester Gas Co.
She was a loving mother and especially delighted in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was married to Andre Janelle, who died in 1970.
Family members include a son, Richard A. Janelle of Bedford; 2 daughters, Lorraine J. Roy of Goffstown, and Madeleine R. Perron of New Boston; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Vincent of Goffstown; a brother, Maurice Comeau of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday December 4, 2002 in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, 21 Searles Rd, Windham. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Manchester.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ward Health Center, 21 Searles Rd., Windham, NH 03087