Mary Emelda BERARD

ROCHESTER — Mary Emelda Gourgue, 82, of 6 Church St. in Gonic, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at the SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Rochester after a long period of failing health.She was born in Mohegan, R.I., on June 9, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Phaneuf) Berard and had lived most of her life in Gonic, moving from Rhode Island. She worked for General Electric in Somersworth for 30 years. She was a communicant of St. Leo's Church in Gonic, a former member of the Rochester Senior Citizens, and the Emblem Club. She also loved playing bingo.She leaves her husband of 64 years, Maurice Gourgue of Gonic; one son, Paul A. Gourgue of Gonic; three daughters, Constance T. Bickford of New Durham, Rachel E. Peinkofer of Lancaster, N.Y., and Cynthia L. Giguere of Gonic; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.There will be no calling hours.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Leo's Church in Gonic. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Your VNA, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867. Arrangements are under the direction of the H.J. Grondin & Son Funeral & Cremation Services, 177 North Main St., Rochester, N.H. To sign the online guest book and/or offer condolences go to www.GrondinFuneralHome.com.