Lucienne J. Boisvert

Lucienne Jeannine St. Louis - Boisvert, 98, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at Peabody Place Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. She was joyfully welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Herve, who shared 66 years of marriage; her granddaughter, Sarah Adinolfi; her parents, Alfred and Diana (Samson) St. Louis; and her brothers Roland (wife Ghislaine Carignan), Romuald (wife Lucille Dion), Remi (wife Giselle Filteau), and Raymond (wife Claire Caron).

Born in 1927 in Yamachiche, Quebec, Lucienne was the third of five children. The family soon moved to Trois-Rivières, where she excelled as an honor-roll student at St. Cecile School and enjoyed ice skating in her youth. As a young woman, she worked in a manufacturing plant, sewing and assembling men’s clothing.

At age 11, Lucienne met the love of her life, Herve R. Boisvert, at St. Cecile School. Though their paths diverged when Herve moved to the United States and later served in the U.S. Army, their bond endured through letters. In 1953, they married and settled in Manchester, NH, to raise their family.

Lucienne’s greatest joy was her family. She was the devoted mother of Michael R. Boisvert (partner Jon Normand) and Louise Adinolfi (husband Victor Adinolfi). She cherished her role as “Mémère” to grandchildren Tony and the late Sarah Adinolfi, and great grandchildren Ava Adinolfi and Matteo Jimenez. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews in both the United States and Canada.

In the early years of raising her children, Lucienne was a stay-at-home mother. Once her children were in school, she worked at Dorson & Fleisher Shoe Manufacturing for 23 years, followed by six years as a cashier at T.J. Maxx.

Active in her community, she was a proud member of the Ladies of St. Anne. She loved simple joys: sewing and relaxing by her backyard pool. With Herve, she enjoyed dining out, beach trips, greyhound and horse racing, bus trips with the Franco-American Centre, travelling to Canada to visit family and vacations in Ogunquit, ME.

Lucienne’s happiest moments were with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She adored babysitting, cheering at their events, and baking imaginative birthday cakes. Family birthdays and gatherings were always highlights of her year. When she retired, she found new pastimes piecing together jigsaw puzzles, solving word searches, and painting.

Despite losing one eye from glaucoma in her 30s and then losing her remaining sight in 2009 at the age of 82, Lucienne embraced life with courage, independence, and grace. With help from Future in Sight in Concord, she learned new skills that amazed everyone—cooking, doing laundry, and managing the household entirely blind. She even learned to crochet blind, making beautiful blankets and scarves to family and friends. She made more than 2,000 scarves over the years that she donated to those in need. Her son’s Bank donated $2 for each item ($4,000), allowing her kindness and creativity to touch even more lives.

She had an amazing memory for birthdates, phone numbers, and appointments (despite being blind) and in her 90’s that touched everyone she met. She remembered the details of every conversation and followed up the next time she saw them. She was known for her warm spirit, laughter, and kind nature.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Waypoint, 360 SHS, and especially Peabody Place for their compassionate care.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, October 4th at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 172 Belmont Street, Manchester. Her son Michael will deliver the eulogy. Family and friends are invited to wear one of Lucienne’s scarves, if she made them one, in her honor. Lunch will follow at Belmont Hall, 718 Grove Street, Manchester where a few videos will be shared. Burial will take place later at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester at the family memorial.

The pollinator garden at the Boisvert and Normand Preserve in Loudon, NH, will be dedicated in her memory, 7044 Currier Road, Loudon, NH, at a later date where the public will be invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Future in Sight, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH.