Ozina Zine Lapointe

Berlin, NH

Mrs. Ozina "Zine" Lapointe, a longtime resident of Cedar Street and the oldest resident of Berlin passed away early Sunday evening, July 17, 2011 at Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin where she had resided since 2004. She was 102 years old.

Born on April 7, 1909 in Ste. Anne Stuckley, PQ, she was the daughter of Octave and Roseanna (St. Pierre) Brien. She was married to Henry Dufresne who passed away in 1969 she later married Leo A. Lapointe who passed away in 1998.

She was employed at Granite State Rubber as a stitcher until her retirement in 1974

She enjoyed knitting, playing cards with friends and spending time with family and friends. She traveled extensively around the world. When she reached the age of 100 years old she received the key to the City of Berlin. In 2010 at the age of 101 she was the recipient of the Cane of Wisdom for being the oldest resident in the City of Berlin.

She was a member of Guardian Angel Church and St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, the Ladies of St. Anne, Holiday Center, Golden Age Club and MESH.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husbands, 2 sons: infant Roland & Robert Dufresne, and a step-son Richard Lapointe, 2 brothers: Henry & Ovila Brien and 3 sisters: Irene Murphy, Regina Landry and Mary Blanchard.

She leaves a daughter: Mrs. Lena Devoid of Berlin, NH, her Godson Ronald Devoid of Berlin, NH; 3 sisters: Alice Pomerleau of Texas, Beatrice Kelly of Tampa, FL and Doris Gagnon of Bellows Falls, VT., Five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and four great- great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held 6:00-9:00 pm Wednesday, July 20 at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High Street in Berlin (Using the School Street entrance).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am Thursday, July 21 at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish in Berlin. Rev. Kyle Stanton will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Anne Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Coos County Nursing Home Activity Fund, PO BOX 416, Berlin, NH 03570.

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