- HOOKSETT -- Irene E. (Belisle) Bussiere, 100, died Feb. 16, 2009, in Bedford at the home of her grandson and his wife, Jeff and Cheryl Moreau.She was born in Hooksett, June 25, 1908, to Napoleon and Mary (Beauchemin) Belisle. Mrs. Bussiere worked as a seamstress in the Amoskeag Mills for many years and retired at age 65.She enjoyed summers at Hampton Beach, boating on New Hampshire lakes and time spent with her family. Her 100th birthday was celebrated at the Bedford Town Hall with family and friends who traveled from Massachusetts, Florida, New Mexico and Alaska.She was married to Raymond P. Bussiere, who died in 1973.IN HER LIFE: The family includes three children, Claire Gagnon and her husband, Roger, of Manchester, Raymond Bussiere and his wife, Sylvia, of Florida, and Ruth Moreau and her husband, Gilbert, of Manchester; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.The family wishes to thank VNA Hospice for the outstanding care they provided to Irene in her final days.SERVICES: There are no calling hours. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.Memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice, 33 So. Commerical St., Manchester 03101. Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester is assisting the family with arrangements
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