Maurice ''Moe'' Desrochers, 71, of 165 Second Street in Manchester died on August 19, 2001 at Catholic Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Desrochers was born on February 7, 1930 in Manchester the son of the late Romeo and Marguerite (Berthiaume) Desrochers. For many years he was a roofer in Manchester and then was an assistant manager for Zabo in Manchester for over fifteen years. He was a lifetime member of the Canadian Club. Family members include; his wife of 20 years, Barbara (Miller) Desrochers; one stepson, Thomas Dean of Dunbarton; two step granddaughters; two brothers, Norman Desrochers and Paul Desrochers both of Manchester; three sisters, Jackie Roux of Pinardville, Georgette Dery of Manchester and Lorraine Courschene of Hooksett; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by one stepson, Michael Dean and two sisters, Anita Guilmette and Estelle Langevin. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00 AM at St. Raphael Church, 103 Walker Street, Manchester.