RAYMOND, N.H. — Florence M. DeSoto, 78, died March 4, 2019 at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood, N.H.
She was born March 14, 1940 in Lynn, daughter of the late Alderic T. LeBlanc and Georgine LeBlanc. Florence grew up and was a longtime resident of Lynn. She graduated from St. Jean’s the Baptist School in Lynn.
Florence was a devoted homemaker for her husband, children and grandchildren. Spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren was the most cherished thing in the world to her. Florence was a devout Catholic and was always active in attending church and with church activities like helping with mercy meals or attending special dinner nights hosted by the church. She had been a resident of Raymond since 1995. Also, one of her main hobbies was gardening.
In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth L. DeSoto and her six brothers, Herve, Omer, Leo, Archie, Joseph and Gerald LeBlanc. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Dancewicz and husband, James, Kim Flanagan and husband, James; a son, Bryan DeSoto; five grandchildren, Jillian, Travis, and Valerie Dancewicz, James Flanagan Jr. and Emma DeSoto; a sister, Loretta Cormier; and several nieces and nephews.
Service information: Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at the BREWITT Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Epping, N.H. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 200 Pleasant St., Epping, N.H. A reception will follow at the church. For more information, please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.
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