Rose L. Gagnon, 77, of Manchester died at Epsom Manor on November 12, 2002 after a period of declining health. Ms. Gagnon was born on November 30, 1924 in Haverhill, MA daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Belmer) Kimball. Prior to retirement she had worked as a shoemaker for J F McElwayn in Manchester for over 30 years. Family members include; fvie sons, Steve Zoltek of Manchester, Joseph Fruci of Manchester, Paul Fruci of Pittsfield, Alan Fruci of Effingham,; twodaughters, Kitty Minerd of Washington and Rose Moquin of Manchester; 21 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Mario Fruci and by one daughter, Carol Fruci. There will be a Memorial Reception on Thursday, November 14th from 1:30 until 2:00 PM with a Memmorial Service at 2:00 at the Cremation Society of New Hamshire Chapel, 243 Hanover Street in Manchester.