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Gail (Gilbert, Allosso) Hamblett, age 67 died on July 20, 2012 after a brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Thanks to the wonderful care she received at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston she was able to live 13 months beyond her diagnosis. Born in Arlington, she and her former husband, Joseph Allosso of Falmouth, ME, raised their children in Reading, and she finally settled into retirement in Londonderry, NH. Family meant everything to her. She leaves her husband and soul mate of 16 years, Charles (Chuck) Hamblett, 3 daughters and their families: Kristin Allosso and Jeff Smith of Burlington, VT and their children, Avery, Cooper, and Cora; Karin DiNapoli of Reading, MA and Troy DiNapoli also of Reading, MA, and their three children, Nicholas, Taylor, and Adam; and Keri and Dr. David DiMarco, of Fairfax, VT and their son Joseph. She also leaves a step-daughter, Elise Hamblett of Winchendon, MA and her family, partner Larry Nutt, and their children, Killian, Shannan, Tarryn, and Sladyn; a step-son, Erik Hamblett, of Maynard, MA; a brother, M. Curtis Gilbert and his wife, Connie of Dunedin, FL, and special lifelong friends Donna Doyle, Jane Hatch, and Francine Marmenout.
A graduate of Bridgewater State College, MA, Gail worked for Houghton Mifflin publishers until the birth of her first daughter. Then she enjoyed staying home for 12 years to raise her family. During this time she was also involved in the Creative Arts for Kids after school program in Reading, MA. She was then employed as the office/contracts manager for the Health Effects Institute in Boston for 16 years. She was blessed with an early retirement and had several joyous years before her diagnosis. During this time she enjoyed drawing, painting, dancing, and volunteering with Chuck for Meals on Wheels in Waltham, MA. Gail and Chuck were also flea market dealers every Sunday for 6 months each year in Hollis, NH. They enjoyed several trips around the country during their 11 years of marriage and then finally settled in at the Nevins, an active adult community in Londonderry, NH, where they met many wonderful friends, who were extremely supportive during the time of her illness.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 23rd from 5 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00am in the funeral home. The burial will follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry. lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund, Attn: Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02146.

View Full Information → Gail V. Hamblett 7/20/2012 Londonderry, NH / Waltham, MA / Reading, MA

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Marie Helecta Lindquist, 91, of Londonderry, NH, died Thursday July 19, 2012, in the Christian Science Benevolent Association in Chestnut Hill, MA. She was born in Atlanta, GA on September 10, 1920, the daughter of Joseph Reed and Cora Benjamin. She had been a resident of Londonderry since 1984, formerly living in Bedford, NH.

She is survived by a son, Al (Nickie) Lindquist, Jr, of Londonderry, a daughter Evelyn (Jim) Van Horn of Grain Valley, Missouri, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren as well as longtime companion Diane Dyer. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred E. Lindquist, Sr. in 1983.

Marie was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist in Manchester, NH, where she served as first and second reader, served in the reading room and was chairperson for the music department. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling and was proud to have taken a trip cross country when she was in her late 70’s.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2012 from 12:30 to 2:00pm at Peabody funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH followed by a Memorial service at 2:00pm in the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the NHSPCA 104 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham, NH 03885.

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Rose Marie (Tanner) DeCenzo, 83, longtime resident of Hudson, passed away peacefully in her home on July 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Rose Marie is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Peter U. DeCenzo and was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Clancy) and Ralph B. Tanner Sr. of Marlborough, MA. She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida and grew up on French Hill in Marlborough with her 5 siblings and extended family. Her siblings, Ralph Jr., Dorothy Murray, Charles, Marjorie Coleman and John have all predeceased her.
Rose Marie was a loving and faithful mother to 12 adoring children: David P. of Pueblo, Colorado, James M. (deceased 1994), John B. of Londonderry, N.H., Kathleen M. of Hudson, Patricia A. and her husband Scott Szymkiewicz of West Boylston, Rosemary Ramsey of West Boylston, Kevin T. of Marlborough, Jeanne M. and her wife Bridget Gilleney-DeCenzo of Worcester, Anne M. and her husband Robert Connoni Jr. of Holliston, Karen E. of Hopkinton, Maureen T. and her husband John Fulghum of Nahant and Nancy J. and her husband Rocky Zina of Hudson. She was also a loving grandmother to Vincent & Theodore DeCenzo, Rebecca DeCenzo, James, Jesse & Sara (Yost) Kaminski, Shannon & Chelsea Szymkiewicz, Kaitlyn & Morgan Ramsey, Jessica, Jennifer, Julie Anne, Chelsea & James DeCenzo, Olivia & Mariel Fulghum, and Robert & Liam Zina. Rose Marie also had the joy of welcoming great grandchildren into this world: James, Mackenzie & Brady Kaminski, Emma, Grace & Madelyn Kaminski, Guilamina (Lily) Yost, and Jacob & Jesse Roy (DeCenzo). Rose Marie also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews as well as many close friends.
Rose Marie was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and St. Anne’s Academy in Marlborough. She was a member of the first graduating class of Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA, earning a B.A. in Biology in 1950. She opted to stay home and raise her family until the youngest was off to school and then worked in social services for almost 20 years at the Office For Children and Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. During this time, Rose Marie managed to earn a B.A. in Psychology from Framingham State College in 1982 and an M.B.A from Anna Maria College in 1986.
In addition to raising her large family, Rose Marie was a lifelong advocate and pioneer for providing quality education and community services for the handicapped and mentally disabled community. In the 1960’s, after the birth of her daughter Karen, she realized there weren’t many, if any, community-based services for special needs children and it became her goal to make sure these children had a place in the local community and in society as a whole. In 1967, Rose Marie wrote to Rose Kennedy asking her for help regarding this mission and received a response in support of bettering the lives of these children.
Rose Marie was a founding member of the Marlborough-Westboro Chapter of the Mental Health Assoc., Greater Marlborough Programs, Inc. and Citizens for Better Schools in Hudson. Throughout the 1960’s and 70’s, she served on the board of directors of many human service organizations, including: South Middlesex Assoc. of Retarded Citizens, Marlborough Human Services Council, Metro West Health Planning Council, South Middlesex Health Care Coalition, Juvenile Justice Committee, Greater Marlborough Area Parent Committee, Marlborough Special Needs Advisory Council, Shriver Center Advisory Board on Dental Care for Developmental Disabilities, Campership Coalition for Greater Marlborough Area and the Statewide Advocates Advisory Board. Rose Marie also aided in developing the first Head Start program in Marlborough and was active in the Chapter 766 Program.
As a member of the 3rd Order of Secular Franciscans, she served as Minister, Formation Director, and Chairman of the Peace & Justice Commission for the Region. She served as president and was an active member of Marian Community in Medway, as well as a member of the Magnificat prayer group. Rose Marie’s strong catholic faith guided her existence and led her on spiritual journeys all over the world as she pursued her love of travel and adventure. She was also a strong advocate for the pro-life movement.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday July 25 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Church, Manning Street., Hudson, MA. Burial will follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Hudson. Calling hours will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 24, 2012, at Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

View Full Information → Rose Marie (Tanner) DeCenzoo 7/21/2012 Hudson, MA / Londonderry, NH / West Boylston, MA / Marlborough, MA / Nahant, MA

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Althea Hicks, 42, of Londonderry, NH, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. Private Funeral services and burial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a college fund which is being established for the children.

**A complete obituary will follow as soon as available**

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Mrs. Amy R. (Robinson) Walkup, a resident of Salem New Hampshire and beloved wife of the late Edwin R. Walkup, died at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston on Sunday, August 5, 2012. She was 77 years old.
Born in Lawrence on February 4, 1935, she was the daughter of the late David D. and Amy (Ramsey) Robinson. Mrs. Walkup was a member of the Christ Church in Andover.
Amy enjoyed camping with her family. She also enjoyed spending as much time as possible, laughing and having a great time, with her family, friends and grandchildren. Amy was always very accepting of all people as they were.
She will be very sorely missed by her loving children; Sharon A. Zsovak of Concord, New Hampshire, Donna McGuinness of Londonderry, New Hampshire, Edwin R. Walkup, Jr. and his partner Bonnie L. McEwen of Danville, New Hampshire, Lee A. Walkup of Salem New Hampshire and Cynthia H. and her husband Philip Wright of Salem, New Hampshire, grandchildren; Kevin and Amy Zsovak, Nathan, Jacob and Christopher Walkup, Zackary and Kerri Wright and Kyle, Evan and Eric Walkup, sister; Joan Bauser of Anaheim, California, brothers; twin John Robinson of Andover and David R. Robinson of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012, in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, from 4 to 8 PM. Her funeral service and burial will be private. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.

View Full Information → Amy R. (Robinson) Walkup 8/5/2012 Andover, MA / Salem, NH / Londonderry, NH / Danville, NH / Concord, NH

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Rosanne J. Dunham, 54, of Londonderry, NH died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 10, 1958 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the only child of John Cornelius and the late Rosemary (Morgan) Cornelius. Ms. Dunham was employed as a Medical Technologist at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. She was a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Rosanne enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. She also was very fond of her cats.
She is survived by her two beloved children, Jessica Dunham and Jonathan Dunham, both of Medford, MA, her father John Cornelius of Connecticut and her fiancé Paul LeVinus of Londonderry.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 4 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A funeral service to celebrate Rosanne’s life will be held on Friday August 24th at 10:00am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03105 or to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer, P.O. Box 80201, Fort Wayne, IN 46898-0201.

View Full Information → Rosanne J. Dunham 8/21/2012 Londonderry, NH / Tewksbury, MA / Andover, MA

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Nancy Lee (Faria) Lis, 63, of Londonderry, NH, died Tuesday August 21, 2012 in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lowell, MA on January 3, 1949, a daughter of Evelyn (Houston) Dixon and the late Manuel Faria. Nancy had been a resident of Londonderry for the past three years, formerly living in Litchfield, NH and Lowell, MA. She was educated in the Lowell School System.
Nancy is the beloved wife of Edward L. Lis of Londonderry; the devoted mother of Edward M. Lis and his wife Lillian of Manchester, NH, and Kimberlee L’Heureux and her husband John of Litchfield, NH. She is also survived by her wonderful grandchildren whom she adored very much, Devin L’Heureux and Jeffrey L’Heureux both of Litchfield, Elizabeth A. Lis and her twin granddaughters Alexia Lis and Allyson Lis all of Manchester; her mother Evelyn (Faria) Dixon and stepfather Bertrand Dixon of Lowell; as well as two sisters, Patricia Crawford and her husband Kenneth of Lowell, and Debra Andreoli and her husband Thomas of Lowell.
Calling hours will be held on Friday August 24, 2012 from 5 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 25th at 10:00am St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. The burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Hudson, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Parish Building Campaign Fund, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053 or to St. Joseph Home & Hospice Care, 24 North River Rd., Milford, NH 03055.

View Full Information → Nancy L Lis 8/21/2012 Londonderry, NH

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Londonderry – Michael R. (Mike) Urban, 96, died Aug. 27, at home with family. He was born and grew up in Yonkers, NY, the son of Harry and Tessie Urban. During WWII he was employed by the Navy Dept. as a civilian Ordnance Engineer, and later graduated from New York University, College of Engineering with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
He was employed by Barnes Engineering Co. as Regional Manager with offices in Dayton, Ohio, where he worked before retiring to Ocala, FL. During retirement he was an active golfer until age 85, volunteered in the Lion’s Club, traveled the country, took many cruises and visited Holland and South Africa.
Mike was predeceased by his wife Anne(Bodnar) of 67 years in 2007, and a sister, Mary Sabol. He is survived by sons Richard and his wife Marlene of Londonderry, and Kenneth and his wife Hilary of Rochester Hills, MI., sisters Anne Halbert of Ocala, FL and Dorothy Zelinger of Concord, NC., granddaughters Nikki Friedman and Paula Urban, and two great-grandchildren.
After moving from Ocala, FL to Londonderry in 2010, he enjoyed family outings in warm weather, visiting the NH mountains, and card games any time. Mike was the perfect gentleman, kind to all he met, made friends easily, and consistently thought of other people’s needs. He will be greatly missed by family and all his many friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sep. 8, 2012 at 10:00am at Rockingham Christian Church, 5 Industrial Way, Unit #2, Salem, NH, where he attended with his son Richard and daughter-in-law Marlene. His ashes will be sent to Ocala, FL to be buried alongside his wife’s. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber/NH Oncology-Hematology, 40 Buttrick Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053.

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Elinor M. McCarthy, 95, of Derry, NH, died Friday August 31, 2012 in Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry. She was born in Jamaica Plain, MA on February 28, 1917, a daughter of the late Arthur and Maude (Tabor) Raymo. A resident of Derry since 1998, she formerly lived in Londonderry, NH for 45 years. Mrs. McCarthy had been employed as a machine operator for Western Electric in North Andover, MA for 20 years. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Derry, and was an avid Bingo player.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hansis of Derry; three granddaughters, Laura Marchand of Allenstown, NH, Jessica Hart of Manchester, NH, and Shannon Hart of Henniker, NH; five great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick W. McCarthy in 1982.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 6th at 11:00am in the Holbrook Cemetery, High St., Candia, NH. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements.

View Full Information → Elinor M. McCarthy 8/31/2012 Derry, NH / Londonderry, NH

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Millicent M. “Millie” Saunderson, 95, of Derry, NH died peacefully on Monday September 3, 2012 at her home. She was born on August 16, 1917 in Irene, SD, a daughter of the late Chris and Nina (Sorensen) Jensen. Mrs. Saunderson was a Music Teacher at St. Joseph’s Regional School in Salem, NH for 17 years. She was a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization. Millie was active in the Londonderry Senior Center and the Londonderry United Methodist Church. She was also an avid pianist who passed on her love of music to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, giving many of them piano lessons.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine Haswell and her husband William of Derry, Cynthia Morelli of London, England, one son, George Saunderson and his wife Ann of Loudon, NH, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jason L. Saunderson in 2009.
Following cremation, a memorial service to celebrate Millie’s life will be held on Saturday September 8, 2012 at 4:00pm in the Londonderry United Methodist Church, Corner of Pillsbury and Mammoth Road, Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Philanthropic Educational Organization, PEO Chapter J, c/o Margie Cooper, 39 Sawgrass Circle, Londonderry, NH 03053.

View Full Information → Millicent J. “Millie” Saunderson 9/3/2012 Derry, NH / Londonderry, NH / Windham, NH

Mafalda “Muffie” Cardello, 92, of Londonderry, NH died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH. She was born on July 5, 1919 in Revere, MA a daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena (Anzevino) Williams. She was a resident of Londonderry for over 33 years, formerly living in Revere, MA. She and her husband James owned and operated Cardell’s Store on Broadway in Revere for many years. Mrs. Cardello later worked as a meat packer for Ceritani’s Market. Muffie was an avid bingo player and loved the bingo games at her senior center in New Hampshire
She is survived by one son, James P. Cardello and his wife Soya of Londonderry, one daughter June Dell’Orfano and her husband Mike of Sacramento, CA, five grandchildren, James J. Cardello and his wife Cheryl of Litchfield, NH, Kira Ohlendorf and her husband Bill of Atlanta, GA, Michelle Matson and her husband John, Michael Dell’Orfano and Patrick Dell’Orfano all of Sacramento, CA, also three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband James J. Cardello in 1983.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday January 3, 2012 from 4 – 8 pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. The family requests flowers are omitted.

View Full Information → Mafalda “Muffie” Cardello 12/31/2011 Londonderry, NH / Revere, MA

Marian J. (Hall) Pratt, 77, of Londonderry, NH, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born in Londonderry, NH on August 12, 1934, the daughter of the late Marie B. (Lessard) and Raymond Hall Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Londonderry. Family was very important to Marian and she enjoyed being the matriarch and caregiver of her family. Her creative side was evident by the beautiful heirloom tableclothes and rugs that she created. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband and working as a food demonstrator for many years at Sam’s Club.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Forrest H. Pratt, two daughters, Brenda Cunnien of Manchester, Belinda Horning and her husband Richard of Hooksett, one son, David Pratt of Hillsborough, five grandchildren, Taffey Cunnien, Jessica and James Pratt, and Benjamin and Bradley Horning, one brother, Raymond Hall of Sandown, four sisters, Pauline Butterfield of Loudon, Paulina Backman of Londonderry, Barbara Therriault of Seabrook, and the late Bertha Bourque. She is also survived by several neices and nephews.

Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10am-12pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry with a service to follow at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10006 or online at www.lymphoma.org.

For more information or to send a condolence: www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

View Full Information → Marian J. (Hall) Pratt 1/20/2012 Londonderry, NH

Elaine F. (Crudden) Parker, 60, of Londonderry, NH died Friday, January 27, 2012 after a short illness at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. She was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary R. (McDonough) Crudden. A resident of Londonderry for the past 21 years, she was born in Woburn, MA and graduated from Woburn High School. Elaine was a former employee of Blue Seal Feeds and had a great love for animals and the proper care of them. A life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, she was active in helping out at the V.F.W. Post #1617 in Derry. She enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas for the Nascar races and was a big fan of number “88”.
Elaine is survived by her immediate family, her husband, Lawrence J. Parker of Londonderry; her sister, Mary R. Marsi, wife of Ronald Marsi of Woburn, MA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 31st from 5pm to 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:00am. The burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry. Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110.

View Full Information → Elaine F. Parker 1/27/2012 Londonderry, NH / Woburn, MA

Joseph W. Coniglio, 73, of Londonderry, NH died Monday February 7, 2012 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH. Mr. Coniglio was born in Swoyerville, PA on April 12, 1938, a son of the late Phillip and Mary (Mirabile) Coniglio. He had resided in Londonderry for the past 11 years, formerly living in Kansas and Coventry, RI. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer for many years. He enjoyed making, playing and selling banjos and dulcimers. Mr. Coniglio also enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sally Hetrick of Londonderry, his daughter, Michelle Holt and her husband Timothy of Taunton, MA, his son, David Coniglio of California, three stepchildren, Pam Handley and her husband Lee Winick of California, David Handley of Harrisburg, PA and Christopher Handley and his wife Lynn of Downingtown, PA, also 10 grandchildren, two nieces and five grandnieces.

Following cremation, a calling hour will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2012 from 6 to 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A memorial service will follow at 7:00pm in the funeral home. The family requests donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

View Full Information → Joseph William Coniglio 2/7/2012 Swoyerville, PA / Coventry, RI / Londonderry, NH

Barbara A. Barka, 82, of formerly of Londonderry, NH died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Greenbriar Terrace, Nashua following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 10, 1929 in Manchester, NH, a daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Proctor) Boles. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the Derry and Londonderry area and was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Derry. She enjoyed painting and doing stenciling. She also enjoyed gardening and camping. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as traveling.
She is survived by one daughter, Jane Kirkpatrick and her husband William, of Nashua, one son, Greg Barka and his wife Ellie of Virginia, five grandchildren, Cory Barka of Nashua, Jonathan Kirkpatrick of Burlington, VT, Nathan Barka of Londonderry, Stacey Morrow of Nashua, Derek Barka and his wife Becky of Litchfield, NH, seven great grandchildren, Sara, Avery, Kyle, Lauren, Tucker, Riley, and Logan, five sisters, Gail Gorham and her husband Robert of Derry, NH, Linda Dupere and her husband Lenny of Campton, NH, Carol Shantlier and her husband Dave of Londonderry, Judy Starns of Sonoma, CA, Brenda Middlemiss and her husband Mark of New York, one brother, Douglas Boles and his wife Coreen of Winterhaven, FL, one sister-in-law, Julie Boles of Concord, NH, also many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Robert Barka, two sisters, Phyllis Tewksbury and Debra Clark, and one brother, William Boles.
Following cremation, Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday February 22nd at 11:00am at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Family and friends are invited to gather from 10 – 11 at the funeral home prior to the service.

View Full Information → Barbara A Barka 2/18/2012 Derry, NH / Londonderry, NH

Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Blundon) Branson of Nashua, NH, formally of Medford, MA, and beloved wife of the late William E. Branson, died at the Huntington Nursing Center in Nashua, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was 82 years old.

Born in Catalina, Newfoundland, Canada on February 1, 1930, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of the late Moses and Moretta (Hart) Blundon. Mrs. Branson worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Math Department at Tufts for more than 25 years. In addition to her everyday duties at the University, she helped transcribe a Math textbook. While working at Tufts, she made sure to open her heart and help the University community by inviting any students, professors, and others to her home on Thanksgiving. In her spare time, Mrs. Branson enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles, as well as cooking, baking breads, and cookies for her family. Elizabeth enjoyed knitting and helped to start a knitting club for the residents at the Huntington. She had been a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Medford for many years and more recently a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Above all, Elizabeth was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be very sorely missed by her loving sons and family; Randolph H. Branson of Londonderry and David A. Branson of Melrose, Randolph’s wife; Donna H. Branson, grandson; Matthew H. Branson of Londonderry, her sisters; Belle Steeves, Joyce Topham, Ruth Hiscock and Donna Young, all of Canada, as well as her many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be celebrated in St. Peter Episcopal Church, 3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, New Hampshire, on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Interment will be private. Flowers for the Funeral Service may be sent to Beals-Geake Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA 02155. Donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.

View Full Information → Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Blundon) Branson 2/24/2012 Medford, MA / Somerville, MA / Melrose, MA / Londonderry, NH / Malden, MA

Gertrude E. DaSilveira, 90, of Bedford, NH died Friday March 2, 2012 at the Arbors in Bedford. She was born on July 29, 1921 in Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Radeka) Biernatzki. Gertrude was a resident of Bedford for six years, formerly living in Londonderry, NH.
She is survived by her two daughters, Rita Sullivan of Londonderry, and Janie Farrell and her husband Dennis of Merrimack, NH; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was the widow of Bill Flanagan who died in 1958.
At the request of the family, all services will be private. The burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Londonderry. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry is handling the arrangements.

View Full Information → Gertrude E. DaSilveira 3/2/2012 Bedford, NH / Londonderry, NH

Guy R. DiZazzo age 66 of Pelham, NH, died Wednesday in Methuen, MA.

He was born in Lawrence, MA, grew up and was educated in California. He was a resident of Pelham for the past 30 years.

Guy was an Electrician and was a long time employee of the Lawrence Hydro Electric Plant. He spent the last few years enjoying retirement,

Guy loved working around his house and was known as “Mr. Fix It”, and would help everyone. Most of all Guy devoted his life to his family and spending time with them was most important.

He is survived by his wife Donna (Todd) DiZazzo of Pelham, NH

Children: Jennifer & her husband Fred Coleman of Methuen, MA
Deborah & her husband Mark Padykula of Londonderry, NH
Matthew & his wife Lynn DiZazzo of Hudson, NH
Tracy Utterbach of Mission Viejo, CA

Brothers: Raymond & Dean DiZazzo of California

Grandchildren: Frederick, Benjamin, Kiele, Lexi, & Kira

Uncle: William Simone of Methuen, MA

Aunts: Rita DeLuca of Londonderry, NH
Dorothy Barker of No. Andover, MA

Several Nieces, Nephews, & Cousins

Calling hours will be Monday, March 12th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 13th at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, Pelham, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Guy’s mother Emily DiZazzo, to the ALS Foundation, 1275 K St, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005.

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Harry E. Wilson, 95, of Londonderry, NH died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Elliot Hospital Manchester, NH following a brief illness. He was born on June 11, 1916 in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Harry Durfee Sr. and Selma (Siegel) Wilson. Harry proudly served his country with in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. After he retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, he worked at the Chelsea Naval Shipyard as a civilian, as well as later being employed by Anheuser Busch and Market basket. Harry was a member of the Londonderry Lion’s Club, Londonderry Senior Citizens Center, and the Senior Saints. He enjoyed writing, word search puzzles, and watching professional sports including the Boston Teams and the Manchester Monarchs. He also enjoyed golf, camping and Naval reunions. Harry delighted in having his coffee at Dunkin Donuts and was an avid conversationalist. Of all the things he had in his life, the most important was always his family especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by three daughters, Jane M. Martin and her husband Dennis, of Londonderry, Cheryl A. Shannon and her husband Robert of Mount Joy, PA, and Pamela J. Griffith and her husband Terry of Wadesboro, NC, six grandchildren, Jacqueline Griffith, Krystal Katsouleris, Ryan Shannon, Tyler Shannon, Joshua Griffith and Jared Griffith, twin step-granddaughters, Kara Kelly-Martin and Rachel Kelly-Martin, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Lida A. (Plummer) Wilson in 1998, one son, James Wilson and his identical twin brother Charles P. Wilson.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday March 13, 2012 from 6- 8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 14th at 10:00am at Calvary Bible Church, 145 Hampstead Road, Derry, NH. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Memorial contributions may be made in Harry’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association – www.alz.org (click on Donate tab) or to the Londonderry Lion’s Club, P. O. Box 642, Londonderry, NH, 03053.

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Charlotte Lucille Smith passed away March 1, 2012 after several years of declining health. She was born in Manchester, NH November 12, 1919 to the late Charles and Vivian (Eaton) Sives. She lived most of her life in Londonderry and Derry with the exception of a year spent in San Diego where her husband was based at the end of World War II.
Charlotte graduated as Valedictorian from Pinkerton Academy in 1936 and from the University of NH in 1940. She had a thirty year career teaching primarily French to students at Coe-Brown Academy of Northwood, Stevens High School of Claremont, and Alvirne High School in Hudson. She was a dedicated and caring teacher who also served as a librarian at Alvirne for ten years prior to her retirement in 1982. Her impact on her student’s lives is reflected in the calls and letters she continued to receive, some from students only a few years younger than her 92.

Charlotte was always very generous with her time and talents. After her retirement she became a volunteer and then a staff member for over 20 years at the Taylor Library in East Derry. She was kind, patient, and pleased to help a patron find information they sought and was delighted by the children who came for story hour or checked out their books with her. In addition, Charlotte served as a member of the trustees of the Adams Female Academy trust fund. For numerous years she was also a volunteer at the Sunshine Soup Kitchen in Derry.

The church also played an important role throughout Charlotte’s life, and she shared her faith through services to her church community. She was a member of the Londonderry United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was secretary of the Administrative Board for 20 years, served for a time as superintendent of Sunday School and was a Sunday School teacher for over 25 years. When for a short time the Londonderry Methodist and Presbyterian churches joined together to form the Federated church, Charlotte served as church treasurer and president of the women’s group. Also important to Charlotte were her family and friends. Her kind hearted, caring smile enabled her to make lasting friends wherever she went whether fellow travelers on a once in a lifetime trip to England, a new library patron, church member or next door neighbor. She also maintained sixty five plus years of friendship with individuals from her college years and earliest days of teaching. She loved her family and enjoyed trips to the lake, walking on the beach, gardening, reading, and rocking on her porch. Family holidays were special, but simple “Sunday Dinners” filled with love, laughter and sharing were made precious by Charlotte.

Her heart was always open to listen to one’s sorrows and to share in one’s joys. She was a selfless daughter, devoted wife and wonderful mother, always making sacrifices to put the needs of her family before her own. She will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know her. She leaves behind a huge hole in the hearts of her daughter Sandra and son-in law Dennis Salmi of Derry, son-in-law Neil Shapiro of Dover, sister-in-law Rae Sives of Florida, Dot Smith of California and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Smith in 1960 and her daughter Susan in 2009.

At the request of the decedent, there are no calling hours. A Funeral service to celebrate Charlotte’s life will be held on Saturday March 17, 2012 at 2 pm in the Londonderry United Methodist Church, Corner of Mammoth and Pillsbury Roads, Londonderry, with a reception following in the church hall. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Londonderry for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any one of the charities doing research on cancer or macular degeneration or to a charity of one’s choice.

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