Lena Hodgon

Lena R. Hodgdon, age 93, went to rest with the Lord peacefully at her home in Rochester, N.H. surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 08, 2017. She was born September 15, 1923, in Harrisville, N.H., to the late Ernest Brazeau and Adelia (Jalbert) Brazeau and was the youngest of three children. She lived her life through simple pleasures of chatting with friends and family and watching her soap operas. She was very devoted to her family and to the church and found special companionships with her beloved feline friends. Lena was a lifetime resident of Rochester and was determined to live life on her terms as she battled cancer since 1973.   Predeceased by her parents, brother Raymond Brazeau, sister Dorothy LePage and her son Levi Hodgdon.  Surviving family, a daughter Lynn Hanscom and husband Forrest of Rochester, NH, with two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Granddaughter; Angela Dion of Rochester, NH; with her 4 children; Kyle Hanscom, CPL Nathaniel Hanscom USMC, Kyanna Hanscom and Jordan Hanscom. Granddaughter; Jackie Hanscome and husband Patrick of Barrington, NH; with their 3 children Isabella Hanscome, Arhiana Hanscome and Ciara Hanscome. Along with several nieces and nephews.   Lena will be remembered as a bright, shining light with a spunky attitude and lots of stories and silly songs, in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed.   SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home; 86 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 with a Mass Service held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary; 189 N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867 to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat. Burial plans with family and friends will be held in the Spring.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lena's name to the American Cancer Society.