Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 18/Sep/2023
107.145.178.172
Anita A. Battista Lachance, 66, of Rochester, NH was called
home to the Lord on September 13, 2023. Anita was born on
March 30, 1957 in Newburgh, NY, to Carmin Battista and Helen
Battista (Robinson). Anita graduated from Newburgh Free
Academy class of 1975. Anita was not only a wonderful
homemaker, but she provided in-home child care to many
children in the community. She was a natural, her warm and
caring demeanor touched the lives of many children. Anita
was a courageous fighter. She had a lifelong battle with
rheumatoid arthritis and related complications. She was a
inspiration to all who loved and knew her. Anita always
looked at the positive side of things despite many
obstacles. She never complained and always put others first,
her strength and courage will always define her. Anita grew
up in NY, making countless memories with her siblings. After
graduating high school, she moved with her family to NH in
1976. She then met the love of her life Stephen, to whom she
was married for 45 beautiful years. They welcomed their two
sons Stephen Lachance II and Christopher Lachance. Anita was
a loving, dedicated, and devoted wife and mother. Fond
memories were had of her making homemade birthday cakes and
many other creations at family gatherings; always being her
sons biggest cheerleader, encouraging them from the sideline
at all their sporting events. One of Anita's greatest joys
was being a Memere. She loved each with every fiber of her
being. Her face would light up the second she would see them
and her voice would reflect with excitement when speaking
with them. She always had a candy bag filled with all sorts
of treats, spoiling them. She never missed a birthday or
special event, always greeting you with her warm smile and
the greatest hug. Anita had so much love and loyalty not
only to her family but to God. She was an active and devoted
member of St. Mary's Church where she was a member of the
Marian Society. She loved going to the different church
events and always looked forward to attending the church
picnic and Christmas fair. Anita enjoyed being with her
sisters. She always looked forward to their birthday lunch,
shopping and casino trips. They all shared an unbreakable
bond. Anita truly was amazing. She was always willing to
listen and give advice if needed. She was someone who you
could trust. She never judged and always had an open heart
and mind. She was patient and kind. She will forever be
loved by all who knew her. Anita was preceded in death by
her father Carmin Battista and her mother Helen Morin. She
is survived by her loving and devoted husband Stephen
Lachance, her son Stephen Lachance II and wife Cathy and
their children Madison, Autumn and Marcus. Her son
Christopher Lachance and his wife Tiffany and their children
Paislee and Brock. Her siblings Linda Roy, Louise Osborn,
Ruth Russell, and Carmin Battista. As well as In-laws,
nieces, nephews to whom she loved dearly. Calling hours:
Held from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at
Grondin's Funeral Home – 177 N. Main Street Rochester NH
03867. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday,
September 20, 2023 at St. Mary's church – 71 Lowell Street
Rochester, NH 03867
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
St. Mary's Church For online condolence please visit www.taskerfuneralservice.com
Anita A. Battista Lachance, 66, of Rochester, NH was called
home to the Lord on September 13, 2023. Anita was born on
March 30, 1957 in Newburgh, NY, to Carmin Battista and Helen
Battista (Robinson). Anita graduated from Newburgh Free
Academy class of 1975. Anita was not only a wonderful
homemaker, but she provided in-home child care to many
children in the community. She was a natural, her warm and
caring demeanor touched the lives of many children. Anita
was a courageous fighter. She had a lifelong battle with
rheumatoid arthritis and related complications. She was a
inspiration to all who loved and knew her. Anita always
looked at the positive side of things despite many
obstacles. She never complained and always put others first,
her strength and courage will always define her. Anita grew
up in NY, making countless memories with her siblings. After
graduating high school, she moved with her family to NH in
1976. She then met the love of her life Stephen, to whom she
was married for 45 beautiful years. They welcomed their two
sons Stephen Lachance II and Christopher Lachance. Anita was
a loving, dedicated, and devoted wife and mother. Fond
memories were had of her making homemade birthday cakes and
many other creations at family gatherings; always being her
sons biggest cheerleader, encouraging them from the sideline
at all their sporting events. One of Anita's greatest joys
was being a Memere. She loved each with every fiber of her
being. Her face would light up the second she would see them
and her voice would reflect with excitement when speaking
with them. She always had a candy bag filled with all sorts
of treats, spoiling them. She never missed a birthday or
special event, always greeting you with her warm smile and
the greatest hug. Anita had so much love and loyalty not
only to her family but to God. She was an active and devoted
member of St. Mary's Church where she was a member of the
Marian Society. She loved going to the different church
events and always looked forward to attending the church
picnic and Christmas fair. Anita enjoyed being with her
sisters. She always looked forward to their birthday lunch,
shopping and casino trips. They all shared an unbreakable
bond. Anita truly was amazing. She was always willing to
listen and give advice if needed. She was someone who you
could trust. She never judged and always had an open heart
and mind. She was patient and kind. She will forever be
loved by all who knew her. Anita was preceded in death by
her father Carmin Battista and her mother Helen Morin. She
is survived by her loving and devoted husband Stephen
Lachance, her son Stephen Lachance II and wife Cathy and
their children Madison, Autumn and Marcus. Her son
Christopher Lachance and his wife Tiffany and their children
Paislee and Brock. Her siblings Linda Roy, Louise Osborn,
Ruth Russell, and Carmin Battista. As well as In-laws,
nieces, nephews to whom she loved dearly. Calling hours:
Held from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at
Grondin's Funeral Home – 177 N. Main Street Rochester NH
03867. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday,
September 20, 2023 at St. Mary's church – 71 Lowell Street
Rochester, NH 03867