Deirdre A. (Morin) Dube, 40, of Pembroke, N.H., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in the Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston.
Mrs. Dube was born in Lawrence on Dec. 24, 1967, a daughter of Ronald J. Morin and Maria A. Doerr.
The main focus in her life was her husband and her children.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Dube of Pembroke; two children, Joshua A. and Heather M., both of Pembroke; two step-sons, Zachary D. Dube Spencer J. Dube, both of Washington, N.H.; her mother and step-father, Maria A. and Joseph R. Wood of Londonderry, N.H.; her father and step-mother, Ronald J. and Lynda Morin of Derry, N.H.; a sister, Jennifer M. Sarcione and her husband David of Hampstead, N.H.; two brothers, Jeffrey J. Morin and his wife Kim of Manchester, N.H., Douglas J. Morin and his wife Tracey of Derry; and also by several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. The burial will be in the Pillsbury Cemetery, Londonderry in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy E. Keith, 82
Dorothy E. Keith, 82, of Derry, N.H. died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Derry.
Mrs. Keith was born in Manchester, N.H. on Sept. 9, 1925, the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Anderson) Boyce. She lived most of her adult life in Derry after moving from Londonderry. She was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, Class of 1943.
Mrs. Keith was employed as a Nurse's Aide for Alexander Eastman Hospital in Derry for three years. She later worked as a school nurse at the Calvary Christian School for 12 years, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Derry where she served as Deaconess, Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher. She held memberships in the Daughters of Ruth, the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a former Brownie leader for several years. Mrs. Keith's ancestors were among the founding families of Londonderry. In addition, she was a foster parent to 21 children from 1941 to 1969.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arnold E. Keith of Derry, one son, James A. Keith of Long Eddy, N.Y., two daughters, Ellen D. Peters and her husband John of Salem, N.H., Kathleen Haigh-Troddan and her husband Liam of Phillips, Maine, seven grandchildren, Matthew J. Peters, Daniel C. Peters, Kate Haigh Decarlo, Peter F. Haigh Jr., Patricia J. Haigh, Heidi L. Haigh and Allen J. Haigh, also three great-grandchildren, Anna S. Decarlo, Peter D. Decarlo and Audrey F. Costello. She was predeceased by her brother, Ret. Major, David C. Boyce.
ARRANGEMENTS: All are welcome to attend the funeral service on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 to 10 a.m. prior to the funeral in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abiding Memorial Fund, c/o First Baptist Church, 2 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH 03038; or to the Ararat Armenian Congregational Church, 2 Cross St., Salem, NH 03079. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Ronald D. McKechnie Sr., 62
Ronald D. McKechnie Sr., 62, of Derry, N.H., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at his home.
Mr. McKechnie was born in Augusta, Maine on Nov. 10, 1945, the son of the late Earl L. and Florence M. (Choate) McKechnie.
He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping as well as spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley A. McKechnie; three sons, Robert J. McKechnie and his wife Sharon, Ronald D. McKechnie Jr., David A. McKechnie and his wife Kelly; three daughters, Carolyn M. Labrie and her husband Frank, Michelle D. Vaillancourt, Katherine L. McKechnie; 12 grandchildren, Robert McKechnie Jr., Kaitlin McKechnie, Richard and Samantha Andrews, Zachariah Letendre, James and Danielle Vaillancourt, Sabrina Andino, Daryl Gurley Jr. and Chantel Gurley, Jacob McKechnie and David McKechnie Jr.; two sisters, Polly Cram and Earlene Emmons; one brother, Lysandra McKechnie.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a service to start at 7 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Cremation will follow. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
