Delia M. Charest

LANCASTER, NH— Mrs. Delia M. Charest, 97, formerly of Canaan, Vt., passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Country Village Healthcare Center in Lancaster, NH, with her two loving daughters at her side. She was born in Norton, Vt., on June 11, 1914, a daughter to the late Leon and Lumina (Demers) Vincent. She attended the local schools in Norton as a child. Delia was happiest when caring for her family, and was a devoted, caring mother for many years. She was active in gardening and farming with her husband, Freeman. In her later years she worked as a licensed nurse’s assistant at the Coos County Nursing Hospital. Delia taught her family the value of unconditional love in caring for her daughter, Noela D'Anjou, who struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for many years. Delia followed her Catholic religion faithfully, and was a member of the Assumption Church in Canaan, Vt. She enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens, making crafts for church functions, crocheting, music and cooking. She was known for her spirit of giving, unconditional love, and her beautiful smile. The family would like to acknowledge the kindness and care that was shown by Delia's loving caregivers while she resided at the St. Johnsbury House. She leaves behind her children, Claude Charest and wife Terry of Canaan, Vt., Pauline D’Anjou of Manchester, NH, and Carol Chaloux of Lyndonville, Vt.; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Freeman Charest in 1985; a daughter, Noella D’Anjou; a brother, Albert Charest; and three sisters, Leona Charest, Alma Ovitt, and Dora LaPerle. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in West Stewartstown, NH, with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. An interment service will be held later in the spring at St. Brendan’s Cemetery in Colebrook. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Delia may be made to the The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 733 Third Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017, or online at www.nationalmssociety.org. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Delia M. Charest

June 11, 1914 - March 30, 2012