Elaine Joyce Belanger

Elaine J. (Harwood) (Hill) Belanger, 86, wife of the late Maurice G. Belanger, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at her home. She was born in Portsmouth, NH on June 30, 1940 to the late Robert and Ida (Osgood) Harwood.

Elaine lived most of her life in Manchester and graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1958. Prior to her retirement in 2009, she worked for many years as a Contract Assistant for BAE Systems, formerly Sanders Associates. She acted as the Facilitator of the Bereavement Support Group for Manchester and Southern New Hampshire Visiting Nurse Association.

Elaine enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles, working out at the Elliot Senior Health Gym and shopping with her longtime friend, Claire Thompson. She was a longtime active member of the First Congregational Church in Manchester.

Elaine is survived by her daughter: Sandi (Hill) Cristofano of Southbury, CT; six step-children: Maurice (Sandy) Belanger of Manchester, Kevin Bell of Swanzey Center, Daniel Belanger of Manchester, Lisa (David) Vattes of Missouri, Larry (Cathy) Belanger of Hudson and Annette (Greg) Smith of Florida; two grandsons: Garrett and Evan House; thirteen step-grandchildren; two great grandchildren: Nolan and Kenna House and one step-great grandson. Her loving late feline companions, Ellie and Bela, brightened each day of her journey.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she is predeceased by her step-daughter: Patricia Bell.

SERVICES: A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Pinegrove Cemetery, 765 Brown Ave, in Manchester, NH at 11am. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.