Dorcas A. Kijek, 86, of Manchester, N.H., died Monday, July 29, 2019, after a period of declining health.

Born in Portland on Aug. 30, 1932, she was the daughter of Byron and D. Lucille (Kneeland) Kimball.  She resided in the Queen City most of her life.

She graduated from Manchester High School Central, Class of 1950.

Dorcas was a loving and dedicated homemaker. Her family was the center of life. She led them with strength, humor and grace. Dorcas will be deeply missed.

She was member of the American Legion Henry J. Sweeney Post #2 Ladies Auxiliary.

She was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, 1st. Lieutenant Walter Kijek. He died on Oct. 5, 1988. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Jill Crombie.

Family members include a son, Kevin Kijek; a grandson; a half-brother, J. George Kimball of Bridgton; and several nieces and nephews.

A committal service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at 11 a.m. in the Shaw Chapel of Saint Joseph Cemetery in Bedford, N.H.

Memorial donations may be made to VNA of Manchester & Southern N.H., 1070 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03103.

The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Century, 537 Union Street, Manchester, is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com