J. Anita Pelletier, 81, of Manchester died on Thursday (January 14, 2016) at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Ft. Kent, ME the daughter of Reginald and Christine (Martin) Pelletier and had lived in Manchester for many years. Anita was formerly employed as a Graphic Artist at the UTC Research Center. She is survived by her nieces and nephews John Pelletier and his wife Ashley of Norlina, North Carolina, Dr. Deneen Pelletier and her husband Dr. Nicholas Mascoli of Bedford Massachusetts, Christopher Pelletier of Rocky Hill, and Elise (Pelletier) Smith and her husband, Daniel Smith also of Bedford Massachusetts. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Irene Pelletier and her special friends Marilyn Aramini, Eileen Pelletier and Claudette Begin. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brothers Ronald and Conrad Pelletier and her friend Nancy Aramina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00 at the Church of the Assumption 28 Adams St. South Manchester with burial in St. James Cemetery, Manchester. There are no calling hours. The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.