In loving memory of

Doris I. (Fortier) Compagna

July 8, 1929 – May 15, 2020

Lived 90 years

Mount Calvary Cemetery · Manchester, NH

Life story

Doris was born on July 8, 1929 in Manchester, NH, the daughter of the late Alfred and Cora (Martel) Fortier. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester where she attended St. Marie's Catholic School. She had three brothers Herve Fortier, Robert Fortier, Normand Fortier, and three sisters Lucienne Roberge, Simone Larochelle and Terry Grenier.

She married Andre Compagna and was a devoted mother to her five children: Robert, Pauline, Dave, Arleen and Jim. She later became a memere to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren above all else and enjoyed getting together with family and friends. During her life, she was employed with Catholic Medical Center (CMC) for 30 years.

Doris enjoyed making her famous chocolate cream pie, chocolate chip cookies, Canadian pork pie, making silk floral wreaths and floral arrangements, gardening and playing Solitaire. Those hobbies, however, took a back seat to cheering on her beloved Red Sox. She enjoyed attending the Easterseals, William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center and the Mayor's luncheon annually. She was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans. Doris was deeply devoted to her faith and love of the Lord Jesus. She was a long-time parishioner of Ste. Marie Parish.

Doris died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Villa Crest Nursing & Retirement Center in Manchester and was laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester.

She will be remembered for her smile and her love of life. Doris will be best remembered for her great sense of humor and quick wit.

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