Salem, NH- Yvonne R. (Boisvert) Fichera, 70, died peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday July 28th 2010 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by her family.
Born and educated in Tewksbury, Yvonne was the youngest of 14 children, to Arthur and Blanche (Monbleau) Boisvert. For many years she worked at Raytheon as an administrative assistant and then left to raise her family before returning and retiring at the age of 65. She took pride in raising and caring for her family and will be deeply missed.
She enjoyed entertaining and socializing, and having dinner parties with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling, especially for vacations at Salisbury Beach.
The former wife of the late Philip D. Fichera, Yvonne will be missed by her 3 children, Melanie, Philip and Kristine Fichera all of Salem, her former son-in-law Steven Brandy, and her beloved grandson Dylan Brandy, also of Salem, NH. She is also survived by her step-children Kim and Robin Fichera, her siblings, Pauline, Doris, Roger, Claire, Ronnie and Patricia, as well as many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 from 4-8 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence, St. Methuen. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday morning at 10 AM at St. Monica’s Parish in Methuen with burial to follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem, NH.