Bertha A. Lamarre

Bertha A. Lamarre CLAREMONT — Bertha A. Lamarre, 94, formerly of 42nd Street in Claremont, New Hampshire, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Sullivan County Healthcare, following a period of failing health. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of William and Lydia (Richard) Dufresne, and had been a longtime Claremont resident. Bertha had been employed at Sylvania Corp. and later worked with her sister at Yvette’s Petite Shop. She then owned and operated her own store, the Bridal Shoppe in Claremont. She was the widow of Rene Lamarre who died on Dec. 29, 1999. Members of her family include three daughters, Linda Scranton and husband Butch, Hampton, New Hampshire, Cheryl Gonyea and husband Michael, Newport, New Hampshire, Joann Moulton, Newport, New Hampshire; six grandchildren, Erica Sheldrick, Tami McNamara, Angie Moulton, Todd Scranton, Telly Moulton, George Catsam, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Paul Dufresne; and four sisters, Irene Adamovich, Doris Hipwell, Yvette Dion and Yvonne Dufresne. There will be no visiting hours. Graveside services will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery with the Rev. Arockia Antony officiating. A celebration of Bertha’s life will be held at a later date. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contribution be made to Sullivan County Healthcare, Patient Activity Fund, 5 Nursing Home Drive, Claremont, NH 03743. You are invited to share a memory of Bertha with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.