MANCHESTER, N.H. – Therese M. Croteau, 79, of Manchester, N.H., formerly of Berlin, N.H. passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 23, at Catholic Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Berlin, N.H., the daughter of the late Joseph and Albertine (Thibadeau) Fournier.

She was a 1945 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Berlin, N.H., a member of St. Anne Church of the Good Shepherd Parish, the Ladies of St. Anne and former member of the TOPS Club.

She loved to play cards, and enjoyed bingo and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her family includes one daughter, Patricia Charron and her husband, Robert, of Manchester, N.H.; two grandsons, Wayne Charron and his wife, Sheryl and Thomas Charron; two great-granddaughters, Jessica and Nicole Charron; two sisters-in-law, Rita Croteau and Claire Riendeau; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Louis of 41 years; and one sister, Priscilla McFarland.