Dolores F. "DeeDee" O'Rourke, 72 of Bedford, died August 1, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a five year battle with cancer.
She was born January 11, 1939, in Trenton, NJ. She was a graduate of the Helene Fuld Nursing School, Trenton, NJ. During her nursing career, she was employed as a staff nurse in various pediatric, geriatric and visiting nurse programs.
Family members include her husband of fifty years, Maj. James H. O'Rourke, USA Ret. of Bedford; 2 daughters, Tracy O'Rourke and her fiancé, Vinny Milone, of FL, Colleen O'Rourke, of Bedford; a son Patrick M. O'Rourke, of Bedford; a grand daughter Mairead S. O'Rourke; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, August 6, 2011 by Father John Bucchino OFM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14, Elm St. Manchester.
Burial will be private at St. Joseph Cemetery, Donald St. Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry, 14 South Elm St. Manchester, NH 03104, or Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St. Manchester, NH 03104, or NH Right to Life, PO Box 421, Merrimack NH 03054.
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