Mari-Elana Ledoux
April 19, 1929 - July 31, 2012
Unity, NH Mari-Elena Ledoux, 83 formerly of Chestnut St. Extension in Claremont, NH died Tuesday (July 31) at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity, NH following a period of failing health. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico on April 19, 1929 the daughter of Jose and Elene (Riverolle) Gavia and had been a Claremont resident since 1971 moving here from San Lorenzo, CA. Growing up in Mexico, Maria had been employed as a hairdresser and had also worked in laboratories. When she moved to the United States she enjoyed watching soap operas and learned to speak English by watching them. She also appreciated listening to the Saturday afternoon opera on the radio. On January 30, 1965 she married Philip N. Ledoux, he predeceased her on August 29, 2011. Members of her family include a son, Gerald Ledoux, West Lebanon, NH; two daughters, Sylvia Swain, Enfield, NH; Susan Ledoux, Newport, NH; 5 grandchildren, Lindsay K. Ledoux, Lauren K. Ledoux, Cedric P. Holland, Carrie A. Holland and Anna-Alisia Ledoux, one sister, Ophelia Gavia of Mexico, a very special friend, Sr. Cecelia Ferland, RSM, Claremont, NH. She was predeceased by a sister, Mercedes Gavia who died in November of 2011.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday in St. Mary’s Church with the Rev. Shawn M. Therrien, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH on Saturday morning from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either, St. Mary Parish, 32 Pearl Street, Claremont, NH 03743 or Sullivan County Healthcare, Patient Activity Fund, 5 Nursing Home Drive, Claremont, NH 03743. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Unity, NH Mari-Elena Ledoux, 83 formerly of Chestnut St. Extension in Claremont, NH died Tuesday (July 31) at Sullivan County Healthcare in Unity, NH following a period of failing health. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico... View Obituary & Service Information
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