Jeanne A. (Demers) O’Loughlin, 87, formerly of Hudson, NH, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Mount Carmel Nursing Home in Manchester, following a short period of declining health.
She was born on March 29, 1929 in Manchester, NH, daughter of the late Alma M. (Lesmerises) and Paul F. Demers. Jeanne was married the late Thomas J. O’Loughlin, Jr. on June 10, 1950.
Jeanne grew up in Nashua with her eight siblings, and eventually settled in Hudson with her husband where she raised four children. She was also a summertime resident of Wells, Maine and most recently lived at Atria Kennebunk in Kennebunk, Maine where she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her friends and always had a puzzle in the works in her apartment.
As a young woman, Jeanne was an active participant in the St. John The Evangelist Ladies Guild organizing and participating in such events as clothing drives, whist parties, Christmas Fairs and carnivals. She also put in many hours in the office on bingo nights. Jeanne volunteered with the local Girl Scouts at summer camp, the New Hampshire Red Cross registering donors at blood banks, the Oblate Retreat House and St. Kathryn’s Church.
Jeanne was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who took great care of and pride in her children and grandchildren. There wasn’t anything “Grammy” wouldn’t do for her grandchildren. Her favorite time of year was Christmas where she could shower her family and friends with the blessings of the season. She was a people person and made friends easily which she kept throughout her lifetime. She will be truly missed.
Jeanne was predeceased by her husband Thomas who passed away in July 2007; and is survived by her four children, Deborah O’Loughlin of Ft. Myers, FL (formerly of Litchfield, NH), Amy and her husband John Choroszy of Naples, FL, Thomas O’Loughlin and his wife Trish of Bedford, NH and Matthew O’Loughlin and his wife Ellen of Mashpee, MA; her five grandchildren, Lauren Lyons and her husband Alex of Stonington, CT, Trevor O’Loughlin of Bedford, NH, Nathan O’Loughlin of East Boston, MA, Brigid O’Loughlin of New York City and James O’Loughlin of Cambridge, MA; her sisters, Lorraine Richard and Cecile Mitchell of Nashua; her brother, Guy Demers of Hudson, NH; her cousin, Robert Lesmerises of Manchester, NH; and several nieces and nephews. Jeanne was predeceased by three brothers, Julian R., Andre G. and Marcel R. Demers; and two sisters, Lorette D. Lavoie and Pauline T. Latour.
A private burial service will be held with her family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109 http://www.nhfoodbank.org/ . Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
