Aldea E. Alimandi

Aldea E. Alimandi, 79, died Friday morning, August 31, 2012, at the Coos County Nursing Home. Mrs. Alimandi was born in Berlin on June 20, 1933, a daughter of John and Cecile (Desjardin) Perry. Aldea was a lifelong resident of Berlin and was a graduate of Berlin High School. She worked as a LPN at the Coos County Nursing in Berlin and also started the exercise program at the Holiday Center. She often traveled with the Holiday Center, enjoyed knitting, watching hockey with her husband, spending time with her family and playing cards. Family members include her husband Francis J. Alimandi, two sons, Daniel Alimandi and his wife Brinda of Berlin, Francis Alimandi Jr. of Berlin, a daughter Anna Marie Lutz and her husband David of Berlin; a daughter in law Ann Alimandi of Berlin; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, one brother, William Lessard and his wife Florence of NY and FL, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Michael Alimandi in 2010 and a brother Sylvio Lessard. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin. A memorial service will be at the funeral home Thursday morning at 11 AM. SR. Monique Therriault will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Kieran Cemetery, Berlin. Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of ones choice.