Mary Elizabeth Proulx

Mary E. Proulx, widow of Henri Proulx, died thursday, january 17, 2013 at the Rochester Manor after a long period of failing health. Born November 18, 1927 in Pembroke Maine, she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Rogers) Ward. She was retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where she worked in data processing. She was involved with crafts her whole life and loved to play BEANO with her best friend Lil Deeley. She also volunteered at the Rochester Police Dept. She was an active member of the VFW women's auxiliary and was past president of the American Legion District 3. She was a long time resident of the Rochester Manor Nursing Home and until this past year was very active in all of their many activities. Members of her family include her children, MaryBeth Newcombe and husband William Newcombe of Wichita KS. John (Larry) LaCroix & long time girlfriend, Sandra Hangen of Pinon Hills, CA and Nancy Boisvert and husband Normand (Chip) Boisvert of Albany NH. She also leaves two brothers, Rogers Ward and wife Jackie amd Thomas Ward and wife Traute, both of Rochester. She leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She also leaves behind Henri's children with a special place in her heart for David and Sharon Proulx and Yvette & Bill Bickford. She was a wonderful Aunt and leaves many nieces and nephews. She had a special bond with Bill Henry Ward and his wife Janet. She is predeceased by her grandson, Daniel J Boisvert and two brothers, Stephen and William Ward. Her family would like to give a special thanks to the Rochester Manor for all of their loving care through her long illness. The employees were always so kind and caring to her and we always felt that she was in the best of hands. They would also like to give a special nod to her long time roommate and soulmate, Loretta Bryant. A memorial service will be held Saturday April 13, 2013 at 11 am at the St marys Church on Lowell st. Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery Arrangements are under the direction of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester Nh 03867