Denysa M. Vaillancourt

HOOKSETT – Denysa M. Vaillancourt, 87 of Hooksett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester with her loving family by her side. Born in Bishopton, Quebec, Canada on June 17, 1934, she was the second oldest daughter of ten children born to Philibert and Louise Eva (Jacques) Lessard.
Denysa grew up and went to school in Bishopton, Quebec, Canada. She moved to the US in 1961. She was a homemaker for many years, lovingly caring for her own children and other children in her home daycare. When her children were grown, she worked in local retail establishments. She also enjoyed many hobbies such as gardening, painting, sewing and doing crafts and was especially fond of traveling with her husband. Most memorable was the summer of 2004 when they visited 38 states, including Alaska driving and camping the entire way. Denysa was an active member of the American Canadian Association, Hooksettites as well as the Catholic Women’s Club and a communicant of Holy Rosary Parish in Hooksett. She was very hard working and always willing to help others and especially loved her volunteer work at the Hooksett thrift store. She was outgoing and friendly and would talk to random strangers everywhere. She loved to spend time with her friends, family and particularly her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, George Vaillancourt of Hooksett, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage, children, Maryse Prescott (Prezel) of LaGrange, GA, Josee Eaton (Donald) of Bedford and Eric Vaillancourt (Jennifer) of Colorado Springs, CO, grandchildren, Natesha Vaillancourt (James DiLorenzo, II), Kingston Prescott, Telyia Prescott, Courtney Eaton and her fiancé, Patrick Costello, Christian Eaton and Ella Vaillancourt, great grandchildren, Isabella Prescott, James DiLorenzo, III and Nina Denysa DiLorenzo. In addition, she is survived by her siblings, Pauline Lessard of Sherbrooke, P.Q., Clement Lessard of Granby, P.Q., Gisele Dugal of Sherbrooke, P.Q., Dominique Lessard of Sherbrooke, P. Q., Claude Lessard of Deanville, P.Q., and Ginette Lessard of Sherbrooke, P.Q. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is predeceased by her parents, Philibert and Louise Eva (Jacques) Lessard and siblings, Gaetan Lessard, Bertrand Lessard and Gilles Lessard.
The family would like to thank all the dedicated staff at Mount Carmel but especially the third floor staff for all their loving care they gave to our mom. You have become part of our family and we will be forever grateful.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the Petit-Roan Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. For the safety of all attending face coverings are requested. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10 am at Holy Rosary Church, Hooksett, NH. Interment will be held in the spring at the family plot in Canada. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Mt. Carmel Nursing Home, c/o of the Activities Department, 235 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH 03104. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.petitroan.com

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