Ella LaMontagne Goffstown, New Hampshire Obituary

Ella LaMontagne

Ella (Roberts) LaMontagne,99, passed away in Rye, NH on July 5th 2022. Born on August 20,1922 in Barnard, Vermont she is the daughter of George and Mary (Burnham) Roberts and youngest of seven siblings. Ella grew up on a farm in Vermont and went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy as a Wave during World War II. Ella and Fern settled to raise their family in Goffstown, NH. She enjoyed working hard and fondly remembered her time working as a Secretary at the St. Anselm Nursing School. She was also the Co-Founder of LaMontagne Builders Inc. In retirement, Ella and Fern became snowbirds, spending half the year in St. Cloud, Florida. She prioritized helping others, whether she was volunteering for Meals On Wheels or helping others with errands and rides to important appointments, she always put others first. Ella also valued exercise for both her body and mind. She was an active swimmer at the YMCA, walker and gardener. Her time spent with family was most valuable to her. Visits with Ella would include an update on what everyone was up to over a game of Rummikub. The game would be followed up with an offer for some of her famous pie and ice cream. She was an avid reader and lover of birds. Her kind and positive spirit would light up any room, and she made a friend everywhere she went. Ella was predeceased by her husband Fernand LaMontagne in 2003, as well as brothers George, Charles, Henry and Woodbury Roberts and sisters Esther (Jackie) Roberts and Olive Davis. She is survived by her daughter Jane Bruno of New Castle, NH and Sarasota, FL; son Robert LaMontagne and wife Sandra of Bedford, NH; Grandchildren Ben Bruno, Los Angeles, CA, Christine Dunham and husband AJ of Bedford, NH and Karen Kitchen and husband Ben of Bedford, NH, as well as 2 great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday July 19th from 3pm-7pm at the French and Rising Funeral Home 17 S. Mast Street Goffstown, NH 03045. Services will be held on July 20th at 10 am at French and Rising Funeral Home, with graveside service to follow at Westlawn Cemetery. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Goffstown Library or Wounded Warriors.
August 20, 1922 - July 5, 202208/20/192207/05/2022
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Melissa Desrosiers
July 19, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Ella's passing. My husband helped take care of her yard on Summer Street in Goffstown for a number of years. She was also a good friend to our family. I remember hanging out at her house so she could teach me the art of paper folding. She was a... Continue Reading
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Cynthia Smith
July 18, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful and wise friend, Ella. I met her at the YMCA water aerobics classes over 15 years ago and it was the best of times. Each day she would show us all that age was just a number and being active the answer to most body pain issu... Continue Reading
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Jeanne Brissette
July 17, 2022
I'm sorry for your loss. She was a special person to me. I knew her when I went to St. A's between 1971 and graduation in 1976. She kept her eye on me making sure I had the opportunities to succeed in my nursing career. She was my Guardia angel. Jeanne Brissette
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Sandra Allen
July 17, 2022
I'm so sad that Ella's family has suffered her loss. Working the Front Desk at Langdon Place, her longtime home, I was so lucky to come to know Ella well. She was a sharp, funny, vital lady. I loved our talks. She taught me much, such as, "Don't iron anything unless you ... Continue Reading
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Shari Trundy
July 16, 2022
My deepest condolences for your loss. Ella was a very special woman for whom I had the highest honor to help take care of her in the last chapter in her life. I have very fond memories of her that I will cherish for years to come. God Bless you. Shari Trundy MNA