Marion G. Hartson

MARION G. HARTSON � DATELINE:�MILFORD, NH � Marion G. Hartson, 81, former resident of Milford, NH, died December 16, 2007 at Maple Leaf Healthcare Center, Manchester, NH. � She was born in Milford, NH on April 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Alfred J. & Regina E. (Valliere) Pelchat. � Mrs. Hartson was a lifelong resident of Milford. � She had been employed as a machine operator for Hitchiner Manufacturing Company, Milford for 25 years. � Mrs. Hartson was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Milford. � She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. � Family members include her husband of 60 years, Eugene A. Hartson of Manchester, NH; three daughters, Cheryl M. Hartson of San Jose, CA, Karen M. MacIsaac of Hawaii, Cynthia J. Herbert of New Boston, NH; two sons, Ronald E. Hartson of San Jose, CA and Richard E. Hartson of Litchfield, NH; 9 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Regina Baldini of Las Vegas, NV; five brothers, Adrian Pelchat of Nashua, NH, Raymond Pelchat of Milford, NH, Roger Pelchat of Florida, Richard Pelchat of Amherst, NH, Albert Pelchat of Goffstown, NH; many nieces and nephews. � There are no visiting hours.�A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm in St. Patrick's Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford.�Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Milford, at a later date.�In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101, Unit #8, Bedford, NH�03110-5032.�Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.�For more information, or to sign an online condolence, go to www.smith-heald.com.