Joseph R. Wood, 75 of Londonderry, NH, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown following a lengthy illness.

Born in Corning, NY on July 13, 1936, he was a son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Bardwell) Wood. Mr. Wood attended Hobert College and later graduated from UNH with a degree in Engineering. Joseph proudly served his country in the US Army, having been stationed in Taiwan. Mr. Wood spent his career working as an Engineer for Raytheon, working at several locations and traveled extensively for them. He was a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and loved fishing, camping and going on cruises with his wife.

Surviving include his wife, Maria (Doerr) Wood of Londonderry, one son, Stewart Wood, two daughters, Kathleen Howe and Amy Jo Cooper, two step-son, Jeffrey Morin and Douglas J. Morin, one step-daughter, Jennifer Sarcione, 24 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother, James Wood and one sister Judith Smith. He was predeceased by one step-daughter Deirdre Dube in 2008, two brothers Theodore and Richard Wood.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2011 from 4-6:00 pm at Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. A Funeral service will follow calling hours at the funeral home at 6:00pm. Burial with military honors will be held at 9:00 am at Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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James Carroll Finch, 82, of Londonderry, NH died May 24, 2012 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born April 11, 1930 in New London, Ct, the son of James Garfield and Mary Vine Finch. Jim attended New London public schools and graduated from Bulkeley School for Boys in 1948.He attended Simpson College in Iowa before joining the US Air Force and serving four years in Germany. He then enrolled in Columbia University from which he graduated in 1958 with a BS Degree in Business. He worked in the field of Human Resources for several major US companies including Monsanto, Milton Bradley, Northeast Petroleum Corp. and New Hampshire Ball Bearing. He stayed active after retirement and worked part time at Fidelity Investments, Hilton Hotels, and the Bedford Village Inn.
Jim moved to Londonderry In 1978 and served on the Budget Committee, the School Space Study Committee, was Trustee of the Trust Fund and promoted the expansion of the high school. He often dressed up as Uncle Sam on election days, standing outside the polls encouraging people to vote.
He, along with his friend, Bill Cullen, started the Londonderry Coalition for AES and helped bring tax dollars to Londonderry from the gas fired generating plant that was built near the Manchester Airport.
Jim was an avid outdoor enthusiast. He skied for 72 years, climbed the Grand Teton in Wyoming and went spelunking throughout New England with his family. He was also in many local theater productions including “Annie” at the Adams Memorial and “Music Man” at the Palace. Jim was an active communicant at St. Jude Parish in Londonderry where he served on the Strategic Planning Committee, the Parish Council and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
His greatest joy in life was time spent with his family. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Doris “Dorrie” (More) Finch of Londonderry, two daughters, Janet Marie Madison, Nancy Jeanne Turner and her husband, James of Manchester, three sons, James Carroll Finch, Jr. and his wife Denise of Amherst, Steven Christopher Finch and his wife, Donna, of North Conway, and Thomas More Finch and his wife, Debra of Candia, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves two sisters, Jeanne Strode and her husband, Roger of PA and Alice Flanders and her husband, William of VA.
Friends and family may call on Monday, May 28th from 4 – 7pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at St Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry at 10:00am followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053.

View Full Information → James Carroll Finch 5/24/2012 Londonderry, NH / Longmeadow, MA

Walter R. “Ron” Visnor, 74 of Londonderry, NH died Monday May 28, 2012 in the Ridgewood Center, Bedford, NH. Ron was born in Boston, MA on September 7, 1937 a son of the late Walter and Elba (Bersacola) Visnor. Ron was a graduate of Central High School in Manchester, NH Class of 1955 and studied acting at the Institute of Arts in Manchester. He had worked at various jobs throughout his lifetime, including medical attendant at the NH State Hospital and as an orderly at Moore General Hospital, while attending a semester at UNH and St. Anselm’s College. He worked as a telephone operator and clerk at Manchester’s Carpenter Hotel, and was employed as the printer at Hermsdorf Manufacturing Company. Ron had resided in Londonderry since 1993. As an amateur climber he was lured to the mountains of NH. He was an avid reader and appreciated classical music. From his vast collection of his writings, a book “Sonnets of Ron Visnor” was published in 2006.
As a young man, Ron was an active member of Manchester’s Young Democrats, and later joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Treffrey) Visnor of Londonderry, his half-brother, David Samara and half-sister, Kim Samara both of North Hampton, NH. He was predeceased in December 2011 by his half-brother, William Samara of Auburn, NH
At the request of the family, there will be no services. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association NH Chapter, 1 Bedford Farms Dr., Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110.

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Mr. Edward George Corsetti, a lifelong resident of Medford and beloved husband of Marie P. (Martin) Corsetti, died at his home in Medford on Monday, May 28, 2012. He was 87 years old.

Born in Glens Falls, New York, Ed was the beloved son of the late Leopold and Laura (Orsini) Corsetti. Mr. Corsetti attended Boston University and was a reporter and editor for the Hearst Papers in Boston. He was a WWII Navy veteran entering the military at Medford on May 12, 1943 and receiving his honorable discharge from Boston on December 16, 1945. While in the Navy, Mr. Corsetti worked as a signalman and was stationed aboard the USS Baxter in the South Pacific. In his spare time, Mr. Corsetti enjoyed playing poker and gardening and an avid Boston sports fan. He was also a lifelong parishoner of St. Francis Church in Medford.

Ed is survived by his loving daughters; Elaine M. and her husband William Buckley of Dracut and Anne M. and her husband James P. Brogan of Medford, cherished grandchildren; Mark and Ryan Buckley, Lisa Corsetti and Jesse and Laura Brogan, great-grandchildren; Jack Buckley, Christian Brogan and Jacob Buckley, as well as several nieces and nephews especially Don Bersacola of Ohio. He was also the devoted brother of the late Angelo, John, and Leo Corsetti and Lela Bersacola. He was pre-deceased by his sons Paul and Smokei Corsetti.

During his award winning career as an investigative reporter and city editor for the Daily Record and Sunday Herald American in Boston, the byline “Ed Corsetti”, appeared attached to many high-profile stories. Among these were the Brinks Robbery, Plymouth Mail Robbery, Boston Strangler, Sam Sheppard Murder trial and appeal as well the Joan Risch disappearance. He was considered an historical authority on these cases and was interviewed extensively for multiple documentaries.

Eddie also reported extensively on the John F. Kennedy presidential campaign and election as well as the drowning death of Mary Jo Kopechne on Chappaquiddick.

After retiring from newspaper reporting, he highly enjoyed working for the IRS as a tax examiner.

His memorial mass will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Fellsway West, Medford, at a time to be announced. Interment will be private. Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital, Pulmonary Department, Attn: Shawn Fitzgibbons, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements have ben entrusted to the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, of Medford.

View Full Information → Mr. Edward George Corsetti 5/28/2012 Medford, MA / Londonderry, NH / Dracut, MA

Lois Burns, a resident of Brooksby Village for the past 12 years, formerly of Medford and beloved daughter of the late Lewis S. and Mary E. (Harris) Burns died at Brooksby Village in Peabody on Saturday, May 19, 2012. She was 92 years old.
Lois was born in Boston on December 12, 1919. Miss Burns was a graduate of Wheelock College and earned her Masters from Boston University. She was a school teacher for the Medford Public School system for more than 30 years and loved the Hillside School where she taught Kindergarten through second grade.
In her spare time she greatly enjoyed the company of her family and friends, and especially her summers on Merchant’s Island in Gloucester.
She is survived by her loving sister Barbara of Peabody and many loving cousins.
Her memorial service will be held in the chapel at Brooksby Village, Peabody, on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home of Medford. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers a donation in Lois’ memory to the library of your local elementary school is suggested.

View Full Information → Lois Burns 5/19/2012 Medford, MA / Peabody, MA / Londonderry, NH

Dennis N. Royal, 72 of Londonderry, died Wednesday June 13, 2012 at his daughter’s residence in Pelham, surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1940 in Brentwood, NH and was a son of the late Norman and Dorna (Locke) Royal. Dennis was raised and educated in the Hampton Falls area, and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1964. He had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 35 years.

Mr. Royal was employed as a math and science teacher, first in Locke Mills, ME, for two years, before moving to Londonderry High School where he taught for 36 years prior to retirement in 2002. Among his various duties in Londonderry, he was a Driver Education Instructor for many years. Dennis was also employed as a part time police officer with the Town of Hampton, and most notably, Hampton Beach for many years. He loved watching sports, reading and boating, and enjoyed following the stock market.

Members of the family include his wife of 51 years, Barbara (DiCicco) Royal of Londonderry, three daughters and their husbands, Gaye and Rick Holt of Loudon, Kimberly and Tom L’Heureux of Litchfield, and Candice and Richie Repici of Pelham, 6 grandchildren, Kaila, Ashley and Kaetlin Koons, Victoria Holt, and Emma and Andrew Repici, three great grandchildren, with one on the way, He was also survived by three brothers and one sister, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be held Monday June 18 from 4 to 8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road Londonderry, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday June 19, at 10:30 am the St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 1 South Rd. Londonderry, NH. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

View Full Information → Dennis N. Royal 6/13/2012 Hampton Falls, NH / Londonderry, NH

Beverly Jean Bailey, 76, of Londonderry, NH died Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Elliot Hospital of Manchester, NH after a period of declining health. She was born November 15, 1935 in Rutland, VT, and was a daughter of the late Emmett and Iris Wheeler. She was raised and educated in Rutland, and was a graduate of Rutland High School. Mrs. Bailey had been a resident of Manchester from 1975 to 1986, when she and her family relocated to Londonderry and resided for the past 26 years.
Mrs. Bailey was employed for the past 9 years as a retail clerk with Cracker Barrel of Londonderry, NH. She loved to sew and was a cloth crafter who loved quilting, made photo pillows and table runners.
Members of the family include her husband of 51 years, Lawrence G. Bailey of Londonderry, a son, Steven Bailey of Pembroke, a daughter, Nancy J. Bailey of Londonderry, three grandchildren Samantha, Madison and Cameron Bailey, a very close nephew Larry Cole of CT. and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, private services are being planned by the family. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry, NH is assisting the family with arrangements.

View Full Information → Beverly J. Bailey 6/24/2012 Rutland, VT / Londonderry, NH

Amanda B. Awad, 30, of Londonderry, NH died Friday June 29, 2012 at her mother’s home in Londonderry surrounded by her loving family. Amanda was born in Waltham, MA on December 4, 1981, daughter of Maureen (Otowchits) Christilles and Glenn S. Lever. She was a graduate of Londonderry High School, Class of 2000, where she was very active in the Londonderry Lancer Marching Band, having performed in the first trip to the Rose Bowl. She received her Associates Degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix and was employed at Londonderry Nurse Practitioners Whole Health Consultants where she shared her love of holistic healing with the patients she greeted. Amanda enjoyed cooking and was very interested in organic and gluten free living. She especially loved raising and caring for her children.

She is survived by her husband, Peter R. Awad of Londonderry, her three children, Garrett Franks, Aliviyah Awad and Daphne Awad, all of Londonderry, her mother, Maureen Christilles and her husband James of Londonderry, her father, Glenn S. Lever and his wife Laura of Epping, NH, her brother, Gregory S. Lever of Ocean Springs, MS, her maternal grandmother, Frances Otowchits of Framingham, MA and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may gather on Thursday July 5, 2012 from 9 – 11 am at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Mammoth Rd., Londonderry with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 am in the church. Burial will follow in Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Londonderry are handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family plans to establish a memorial fund to benefit Amanda’s children. More information will follow.

View Full Information → Amanda B. Awad 6/29/2012 Londonderry, NH

Hazel “Grandma” Hartman, 84, of Londonderry, NH, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday July 3, 2012 in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. She was born in Big Flat, AR on November 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Dosha (Massey) Tilley. She had been a resident of Londonderry for the past nine months, formerly living in Antioch, CA. Hazel loved Jesus, her Church, and spending time with her family including her pet toy poodle Angel. She also enjoyed music, gardening, reading, crocheting, writing, and especially writing poetry. Hazel was a member of the Manchester Christian Church, and a charter member of the Family Worship Center in Brentwood, CA.
A poem written by Hazel Hartman December 10, 1980 – “JESUS, Just as I am, He died for me. Every sorrow I have felt. So did He. So unworthy of His Grace. Used of Him; if I have faith. Surrendered His life for me, let my life count for Thee.”
She is survived by her son, Mark Billeci of Londonderry; two daughters, Judy Hartman and Joan Billeci both of Londonderry; five grandchildren, Frank Billeci, Steve Delong, Mark Billeci Jr., Jonathan Delong, and Sue-Ellen Billeci; two brothers, Truman Tilley of Antioch, CA, and Obie Tilley of Red Bluff, SC; and one sister, Dorothy Neighbors of Lake City, SC. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene Hartman in 1997, and three sisters, Cecelia, Mary and Martha.
A calling hour will be held on Monday, July 9th from 10 – 11am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am in the funeral home. The burial will be in the Pillsbury Cemetery, Hovey Rd., Londonderry. Instead of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Manchester Christian Church, 1308 Wellington Rd, Manchester, NH 03104 or Family Worship Center, 161 Sand Creek Rd Ste A, Brentwood, CA 94513-2057.

View Full Information → Hazel “Grandma” Hartman 7/3/2012 Londonderry, NH / Antioch, CA

Brandon Matthew Durst, 14, of Londonderry, NH died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 8, 2012 while camping with his family in Maine. He was born on July 28, 1997 in Nashua, NH, a son of Eric L. Durst and Kimberly (Phillips) Durst. Brandon just finished the eighth grade at Londonderry Middle School and was set to start his freshman year at Londonderry High School in the fall. He enjoyed camping, watching his sister play softball and riding his bike. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Brandon will always be remembered for his adoring smiles. He had eyes that could touch your soul and a smile that would warm your heart. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his father, Eric L. Durst of Manchester, Kimberly Durst of Londonderry, two sisters, Kayla Durst and Sarah Blatchford, maternal grandmother, Joan “Memere” Phillips, paternal grandmother, Jan Philipp , several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 4 – 8 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 12th at 10:30am in St. Mark’s Church, corner of South Road and Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Burial will follow in the Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry.

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Edwin Kevin Lamport, 57 of Londonderry, passed away at his home on Tuesday July 10th 2012 after a hard fought battle with brain cancer.

Born in Concord, MA he was a son of the late Leonard and Eleanor Lamport. He was raised in Townsend MA. Ed earned a bachelor’s degree from Lowell Technical Institute and an MBA from Rivier College. As a CPA, Ed spent his career as a controller and CFO in defense contracting.

Ed’s passions were his family and his hobbies, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life including working outside and doing home improvement projects. He volunteered as scout leader, recreational sports coach and was a member of various committees through the local schools. He could always be found on the sidelines cheering on his children at their various activities and supporting his wife in her career. Ed also had a love for wood working, the outdoors, and other physical pursuits including biking and mountain climbing. His charisma and fun loving attitude could light up a room. It has been said that anyone who met Ed felt that they had a friend for life.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife Mary Lamport of 34 years, his children Christopher Lamport and Holly (Lamport) MacAskill and her husband Ian MacAskill. He is also survived by his siblings Richard Lamport, Sally Morton, Kenneth Lamport, Kathy Donaldson and their families as well as his Mother-in-law Barbara Montville, and her children Donna Donovan, Robin and William Montville.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry NH. A Funeral service will be held at 4:00pm in the funeral home with cremation to follow. Those wishing, may make contributions in his memory to The Pappas Center for Brain Cancer Research, Attention: Heidi Bergmeyer, 165 Cambridge St. Suite 600, Boston MA, 02114.

View Full Information → Edwin Kevin Lamport 7/10/2012 Londonderry, NH

Richard Sweeney, 55, of Londonderry, formerly of Beverly, MA died peacefully Friday July 13, 2012 at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA, after a very long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
He was born February 6, 1957 in Beverly, MA, and was a son of Robert and Mary (Blake) Sweeney. He was raised and educated in Beverly and attended Salem State, and Northeastern Universities. Mr. Sweeney had been an Information Technology director, with McLane, Graf and Raulerson, of Manchester, NH, prior to his illness. He had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 28 years.
Mr. Sweeney loved spending time at Lake Winnesquam, and enjoyed golf and waterskiing when he was able to. He will forever be remembered for his love of his family and golden retriever, Brady.
In addition to his parents of Manchester, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Bonnie (Belanger) Sweeney of Londonderry, two daughters, Kelly Sweeney and her boyfriend Matthew Maher, and Caitlin McCormack and her husband Ryan, one brother, David Sweeney and his wife Pamela, and two nephews, Eric and Casey Sweeney.
After cremation, a visitation and prayer service will be celebrated Wednesday July 18, 2012, from 4pm to 8pm, at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH. Donations may be made in Richard’s memory to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Road, Haverhill, MA 01830.
To send a condolence, or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

View Full Information → Richard Sweeney 7/13/2012 Beverly, MA / Londonderry, NH

Doris Ann (“Anne”) Clinton passed peacefully away in her home on July 16th, 2012 in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with loved ones by her side. Anne was blessed to be in her own home thanks to the support from her amazing hospice team during these last six months.
Anne was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on August 14, 1925, to two loving parents, Dr. James Clinton and his wife Beulah Lorraine. From her two parents and two older sisters, Barbara and Christine, Anne received the gifts of wit, wisdom, humor, a youthful view on life, Scottish thriftiness, and, as all of the women in Anne’s family from her five daughters to her five granddaughters will attest, beautiful Scottish legs. In 1946, Anne graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in elementary education and accepted a position in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a first-year teacher.
In 1948, Anne married Dr. Thomas Haymond, also of Fairmont, West Virginia, and they raised seven children in Freeport, Illinois, where Dr. Tom began his practice as an internist. When they divorced in 1964, Anne went back to teaching full-time and raised the children on her own. She continued teaching in Freeport, Illinois, then continued her career in Miami and finished up teaching sixth grade in Fairmont, West Virginia. After thirty-years of teaching, she retired to live in Londonderry, New Hampshire, to be closer to two of her children and several grandchildren. During that time, she worked at Applewood School and was a faithful volunteer at the Elliot Hospital for many years.
Anne loved to travel, especially to her father’s homeland of Scotland. She also loved to get in the car and drive to the family camp in West Virginia, “Glenburnie,” where the family would gather every summer. On a warm sunny day, she would wake up early, pack up for the day and head to Rye Beach. Each winter, she would drive herself down to Florida to be near the ocean, another one of her favorite places, where she would walk the beach for miles collecting sea glass and listening to the waves.
Anne is survived by her seven children: Suzanne River and Don Lewis, of Lindstrom, Minnesota; Frank Haymond, Jr. of Eagle Rock, Virginia; Lorraine and Larry Lordi, of Londonderry, New Hampshire; Thomas and Joy Haymond, Jr., of Indian Harbour, Florida; Barbara Waganaar, of Satellite Beach, Florida; Marikaye and Al Garnett, of Hudson, New Hampshire; and Annie Laurie Hall, of Daniels, West Viriginia. She also leaves her most faithful caretaker and friend, Ginny Powers-Collins, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, without whom she could not have thrived the last three years of her life. She also leaves a thriving legacy of 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, who will remember “Granna” and “Gigi” for the cards and little gifts she never failed to send them on their birthdays and other special occasions.
Services will be private back in Anne’s beloved hometown of Fairmont, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to the VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire, 1070 Holt Avenue, Suite 1400, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03109. As Anne said, her caring team of doctors, nurses, aides, and social workers became her guardian angels and her best new friends during the final months of her long and blessed life. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH is handling the arrangements.

View Full Information → Doris “Anne” Clinton 7/16/2012 Londonderry, NH / Fairmont, WV

Cheryl A. O’Connor, 48, of Londonderry, NH died unexpectedly on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH. She was born on July 27, 1964 in Cambridge, MA a daughter of Judith (Sweeney) Rocha and the late William Aupperlee. Cheryl was an RN at Southern NH Internal Medicine in Derry. She loved boating, camping and going to Foxwoods. But her greatest joy was the time spent with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey W. O’Connor of Londonderry, four sons, Steven Dorriety, Sean Dorriety, Charlie Dorriety and his wife Kristin, and Patrick O’Connor, one daughter, Caitlyn O’Connor, one granddaughter Abigail; her mother Judith Rocha, two sisters, Lori Sutherland and Kimberly Aupperlee, father and mother–in-law, John and Theresa O’Connor, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She will be sadly missed by numerous friends.
Friends may call on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 4 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:00am in the funeral home with burial to follow in Londonderry.

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Anne M. Lawson, 64, of Londonderry, NH, died Monday October 8, 2012 in her home with her loving husband and children by her side, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Lewiston, ME on March 29, 1948, a daughter of the late Roland and Florence (Dube) Verville. She had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 24 years, formerly living in Hudson, NH. Anne was self employed as an investment real estate manager. She was devoted to her family, and will be greatly missed as a wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Russell C. Lawson, VMD of Londonderry; one daughter, Kristina A. Heller of San Diego, CA; two sons, Russell C. Lawson, III of Ava, MO, and Sean R. Keen of Cooper City, FL; two granddaughters, Ashley Keen and Emily Keen; one grandson, Jason G. Heller; as well as her brother, Richard Verville of Londonderry. Besides her parents, Anne was predeceased by a brother, Roland Verville Jr.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements.

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Hiller Patrick “Mac” McCartin, Jr. died peacefully at home on October 15th, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mac was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 21, 1941. He attended high school at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and graduated in 1959. While in high school, he earned his Eagle Scout badge and played both junior varsity and varsity football. Mac then attended the University of Maryland and studied Civil Engineering while being an Air Force ROTC candidate. He graduated in 1963 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Mac was a distinguished member of U.S. Air Force from 1963-1985. He attended pilot training and went on to fly the F-4C, RF-4C, and the T-37 as a flight instructor. He flew 293 combat missions in Vietnam and Thailand. During his military career, Mac was awarded the following decorations: The Defense Superior Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, 16 Air Medals, and an Army Commendation Medal. After retiring from the Air Force in 1985, Mac went to work for GTE Governments Systems and General Dynamics before retiring from defense contracting in 2003. It was then that Mac found a passion for volunteering and became a tireless advocate for those suffering from substance abuse, mental illness, and veterans in need. He served as the Chairman of the Derry Friendship Center, a facility that hosts approximately 20 recovery meetings per week, including AA and NA. Through Mac’s leadership, strength, and compassion, the Center has literally helped hundreds of men, women, and families through recovery. Mac has also been an active member of the Londonderry Presbyterian Church and the Londonderry Rotary Club, Board of Directors. In 2010, he helped to create a partnership between his church, the Londonderry Rotary, and the Derry Friendship Center to form the Avery Center of Londonderry. The Avery Center hosts AA, Al-anon, NAMI Family support groups, Recovery Coaching, and other 12-Step programs with a focus on women, youth, and families. In 2011, through Mac’s leadership, a Recovery Program for “at-risk” youth was started within the Londonderry High School. Mac has had a long-standing involvement with the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) NH as an advocate for people with mental illness. He also served as the NH representative to the NAMI Veterans and Military Council. In 2011, Mac started the Vet-to-Vet Program which is a peer driven support group where veterans can help one another. Today there are seven Vet-to-Vet groups throughout the state and the number continues to grow. Mac’s dedication, perseverance, and passion to serve New Hampshire Veterans have been a driving force behind the NH Vet-to-Vet Program. Mac also served on the NH Bureau of Behavioral Health Advisory Council and volunteered at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. In 2012, NAMI awarded Mac the Community Organizer of the Year. Over the years, Mac’s contributions to the community were nothing less than stellar and his model of “paying it forward” was something that we should all aspire towards. In every way that Mac’s own life had been touched, he tried to give back and be the bridge “from the need, to the solution.” Mac enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his wife Carroll, and he was most content on his boat on Lake Winnipesauke. Mac was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. He set a powerful example of character, integrity, and the importance of helping others in need. Mac is predeceased by his parents Hiller P. McCartin, Sr. and Dorothy Standiford McCartin, both of Baltimore. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carroll McCartin of Londonderry, NH; his son John P. McCartin and his wife Rochelle of Atlanta, GA; his daughter Kathleen A. McMahon of Londonderry, NH; his granddaughter Hadley McCartin and his two grandsons David and Joseph McMahon. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center in Nashua for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Derry Friendship Center, 45 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038. Services: Calling hours will be held on Sunday October 21st from 1-5 pm at the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. A memorial service will be held October 22nd at 10am at the Londonderry Presbyterian Church, 126 Pillsbury Rd., Londonderry, NH. Burial will conclude services at 2pm at the NH Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway Rte. 3, Boscawen, NH 03303.

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Rita (Pellerin) Gosselin of Londonderry, NH, passed away on Wednesday October 17, 2012 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 20 month battle against inflammatory breast cancer. She had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 28 years, formerly living in Derry, NH and Lawrence, MA. She and her husband have run RG Upolstery in Londonderry for many years. Rita was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Derry. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Gosselin of Londonderry; three children, Debra Thompson and her husband Jack of Londonderry, Richard Gosselin and his wife Kathy of Sabattus, ME, and Brenda Gillespie and her husband Michael of Londonderry; four grandchildren; one great granddaughter; her sister, Lucille Bergeron of Ashburn, VA; and her brother, Edward Pellerin of Lawrence. She was predeceased by four of her brothers. There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 20th at 11:00am in the Trinity Assembly of God Church, 53 North Main St., Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Assembly of God Church, 53 North Main St., Derry, NH 03038. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are handling the arrangements.

View Full Notice → Rita M. Gosselin 10/17/2012 Londonderry, NH / Derry, NH

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Donna R. (Cate) Murphy, 67, of Londonderry, NH died Monday October 22, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1945 in Laconia, NH a daughter of the late Arba and Frances (Churchill) Cate. Donna was a graduate of UNH with a bachelors degree in nursing. She worked as a Nursing Supervisor at Catholic Medical Center, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. She loved to travel around the world and spending time at her camp on Silver Lake. She also enjoyed playing yahtzee. She will be missed by her beloved cats, Victoria and Monte Carlos. She is survived by her husband, Gregory M. Murphy , three daughters, Cathryn Faulring and her husband Peter, Amy O’Brien and her husband Thomas, Suzanne O’Gara and her husband Shawn, one son, Michael G. Murphy, one daughter-in-law, Paula Murphy, numerous grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Freeda Berry, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her brother David R. Cate. Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 5-7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Private graveside services will be held at Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572 Laconia, NH 03247.

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Doris B. Stevens, 74, of Londonderry, NH died on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 8, 1937 in Melrose, MA, a daughter of the late Angus M. and Doris (Johnson) Gidney. She was a board member of Wagon Wheel Tenants Co-Op, Inc. Doris was a devoted wife, loving mother and caring grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Bradford P. Stevens of Londonderry; two sons, Bradford P. Stevens, Jr and John D. Stevens; one daughter, Patricia J. McFadyen; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister and brother- in- law, Carol and Robert Taylor; and sister-in-law Judith Stevens. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Friday, October 26th at 4:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Friends and family are invited to gather at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 3:30pm.

View Full Notice → Doris B. Stevens 10/21/2012 Londonderry, NH / Melrose, MA