Richard P. Apgar, 79
Richard Perry Apgar, 79, of East Derry, N.H. died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.
Richard was born on May 1, 1928 in High Bridge, N.J., the son of the late Nevious C. and Olive (Perry) Apgar. He married Gladys Elizabeth Perry on June 19, 1954 and in 1968 they moved to East Derry where they have lived since.
He retired in 1993 after 25 years with Sanders Associates where he had been employed as a laser scientist.
While his sons were scouts, he served as Cub Master of Pack 405 in East Derry for six years. A very supportive and encouraging father, he helped his sons build several Soap Box Derby racecars and his daughter with horseback riding.
Richard was a talented stage designer and singer for the Nashua Chapter of Barbershop Chorus and demonstrated great imagination and creativity. In addition, he played many instruments including the piano, bass fiddle and flute. He enjoyed performing magic for the children at the Taylor Library in East Derry where he was also a trustee.
He was a member of the First Parish Church in East Derry where he began the Cherub Choir teaching children to sing. Richard was a member of St. Mark's Masonic Lodge 44 F&AM; in Derry and served as past worshipful master and a member of Bell Chapter. He was also a member of the Israel Hunt Council 8 R&SM.;
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gladys (Perry) Apgar of E. Derry, his son Keith Russell Apgar of Dunbarton, his daughter Lenore Anne Coombs of Manchester, his son Matthew Dean Apgar of Epsom, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one cousin.
ARRANGEMENTS: There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. at the First Parish Congregational Church, 47 East Derry Road, East Derry, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Parish Church, P.O. Box 114, East Derry, NH 03041; or the Taylor Library, P.O. Box 110, East Derry, NH 03041. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, is in charge of the arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Barbara L. Bailey, 87
Barbara L. Bailey, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, born in Hillsboro, N.H. on Nov. 2, 1920 entered into eternal rest on Dec. 23, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas.
She married Elwyn A. Bailey, formerly of Derry, N.H. on Sept. 19, 1942.
Her parents Daniel and Rose Donegan and brother Herman Donegan preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elwyn A. Bailey; and four children, two daughters, Lynn (Donald) Coulombe of Boerne, Texas and Barbara (Jack) Allen of Issaquah, Wash.; and two sons, Douglas Bailey of Littleton, Colo. and Donald Bailey of Connecticut; a brother, Donald (Jan) Donegan of Montgomery, Texas; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at the gravesite on a later date in Hillsboro, N.H.
Richard W. Fisher, 58
Richard W. Fisher, 58, of Londonderry, N.H., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, N.H.
Mr. Fisher was born in Paterson, N.J. on March 17, 1949, a son of the late George and Madeline (Meyer) Fisher.
He was a resident of Londonderry since 1981, formerly living in Hollywood, Fla. as well as Paterson and Clifton, N.J.
Mr. Fisher graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, in Greeley, Colo.
As the result of a career change, Mr. Fisher was able to travel more often and spend more time with his family. His most recent travels included a trip to Budapest, Hungary and the Hawaiian islands.
Mr. Fisher was a communicant of St. Marks Church in Londonderry and also enjoyed watching sports.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane (Davis) Fisher of Londonderry; two daughters, Christine Pollock and her husband Daniel of Dunbarton, N.H., Andrea Fisher of Manchester, N.H.; two grandchildren, Diana Pollock and Brian Pollock, both of Dunbarton; a brother, George Fisher of Lambertville, N.J.; a sister, Madeline Ulrich of Union, N.J.; a nephew, Paul Ulrich Jr. of Kenilworth, N.J.; two nieces, Amy Randazzo of Flemington, N.J. and Rebecca Fisher of Philadelphia.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours were held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, corner of South Road and Mammoth Road, Londonderry. The burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Manchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Church, 3 South Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 or to the charity of one's choice. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Louis Oliveri, 89
Louis "Lou Oliver" Oliveri, 89, a resident of Windham for the past 11 years, and a former long-time resident of 8 Baldwin St., Haverhill, died Friday evening, Jan. 11, 2008 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, N.H.
Born in Haverhill, son of the late Ettore "Tony" and Faustina (Simone) Oliveri, he attended Haverhill public schools and Haverhill High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a recipient of the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, The Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Service Star, and The World War II Victory Medal.
A resident of Haverhill for most of his life, and former member of the First Baptist Church, Mr. Oliveri worked as a laster in the local shoe industry and served as a shop steward at the former Hartman Shoe Co.
A self-taught musician and member of the Haverhill Musicians Union, Local 302, he was accomplished at playing drums, bass, and violin. In his early years, he played with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Al Vega Band and was a member of the former Montana Ramblers Band.
Mr. Oliveri established Lou Oliver and His Orchestra, and played locally at weddings and other social functions and in local clubs. He took part in Leonard Bernstein's 80th Birthday Celebration Concert, and entertained former President George H. W. Bush, and also played for the Boston Policemen's Ball.
The husband of the late Doris (Smart) Oliveri, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael Balles of Windham; three grandchildren, Louis Iaci and his wife Tracey of Rhode Island, Lisa Iaci and her husband Timothy Travers of Lowell and Thomas Iaci and his wife Crystal of Derry; five great-grandchildren, Thomas Travers, Olivia Travers, Justin Iaci, Brooke Iaci and Kayla Iaci; and several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends called on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill. His funeral was held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, followed by burial with military honors in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
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Amy E. Hills, 91
Amy E. Hills, 91, died on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson.
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Homer L. Brewer,
Homer L. Brewer, Londonderry, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2012 with his family by his side.
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He was born in Manchester on February 23, 1925, the son of Homer L. and Gladys (Hadley) Brewer. He graduated from Manchester West High School. Upon graduation in 1943 Homer entered the U S Army; serving during World War II he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant before receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. -
Elaine F. Parker, 60
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.
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Jason Brown, 37
Jason Brown, 37, formally of Hampstead, N.H., passed away on January 25th at Parkland Medical Center after a brief heart ailment.
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Jason lived and worked in Derry. He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Brown. He is survived by his father Donald Brown and stepmother Jacqueline Brown of Chester, N.H., brother Jonathan Brown, stepsister, Jessica Replogle and stepbrothers Aaron and Joshua Sakash and his very best friend D.J. Minor of Hampstead, N.H. -
Edith R. Raymond, 91
DERRY, N.H. — Edith R. Raymond, 91, of Derry, NH died Monday January 23, 2012 in the Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, NH.
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Mrs. Raymond was born in Boston, MA on October 9, 1920, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Sylvia (Cushman) Pike. While living in MA, she had been employed by New England Art of Abington, and Bostonian Shoe Company of Whitman. After moving to Derry in 1977, she worked for Hadco and Treasure Masters of Derry, served as President of Londonderry Senior Citizens, and Nutfield Heights Association. Edith was also a long time member of Londonderry United Methodist Church. -
Elizabeth C. Naylor, 21
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Elizabeth C. "Lizz" Naylor, 21, of Londonderry, NH died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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Jerome Silva, 64
DERRY, N.H. — Jerome "Jerry" Silva, 64, of Derry, NH died Monday, January 23, 2012 at his home in Derry after a 5 year battle with a terminal illness.
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Salvatore A. Biondo, 86
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Salvatore A. Biondo, 86, of Londonderry, NH, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in the Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford, NH.
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Mr. Biondo was born in Boston, MA on August 3, 1925, a son of the late Andrew and Angelina (Mascheri) Biondo. He was a resident of Londonderry since 2004, formerly living in Methuen, MA and Somerville, MA. Mr. Biondo was a disabled U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He fought the Japanese in the South Pacific aboard the USS Monitor LSV5 and was in the biggest naval battle against the Japanese in Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. -
Ralph J. Van Nostrand, II, 60
DERRY, N.H. — Ralph Jeremiah Van Nostrand, II, 60, of Derry, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
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David E. Morrill, Sr., 77
DERRY, N.H. — David E. Morrill, Sr., 77, of Derry, NH died Thursday January 12, 2012 at his home.
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Stanley Levandowski, 91
DERRY, N.H. — Stanley Levandowski, 91, of Derry, NH and Barefoot Bay, FL, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and their nine children, on Wednesday January 11, 2012, in his home Barefoot Bay, FL.
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David H. Hammerstad, 54
Daniel Henry Hammerstad, 54, of Derry, NH, died Friday, December 30, 2011, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Derry.
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Nancy P. Cobban, 76
DERRY, N.H. — Nancy P. Cobban, 76, died peacefully at her home in Derry, NH on Thursday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by family, following a long illness.
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Shannon L. Pucko, 55
Shannon L. Pucko, 55, of Derry, NH, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA.
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Donald Jeep Holt, 71
Donald "Jeep" Holt, 71, of Derry, NH died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, following a lengthy illness.
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Jeep was born November 21, 1940 in Nashua son of the late Harold and Gladys (King) Holt. He was also predeceased by a brother Ralph Holt and a sister Bernice "Bunny" Boilard. Jeep was the husband of Jane (Lamprey) Holt of Derry. -
George R. Mauzy, Sr., 81
George R. Mauzy, Sr., 81, of Derry, NH died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH.
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Mr. Mauzy was born in Marine City, MI on September 12, 1930, a son of the late Henry S. and Thelma E. (Smith) Mauzy. He was a lifelong Derry resident and a 1948 graduate of Pinkerton Academy. While at Pinkerton Academy he played on All Star and Championship football and basketball teams and was voted by his classmates to be the best school athlete and most popular student. He had worked for NH Egg Producers in Derry and for Sanders Associates of Nashua. He retired in 1989 from Kolsman Corp. in Merrimack, NH. Mr. Mauzy was also a member of St. Mark's Masonic Lodge #44 F & AM of Derry. -
Jane E. Lamoly, 74
DERRY, N.H. — Jane E. Lamoly, 74, of Derry, NH died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, Derry, following a courageous battle with cancer.
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She was born on February 20, 1937 in Boston, MA and was a resident of Derry for 11 years, formerly living in Methuen, MA. Ms. Lamoly was one of 15 children, six sons and nine daughters, born to the late Jacob and Abigail (Samuel) Anderson. She was employed as a crew member at Dunkin Donuts for many years. Jane loved to cook, as well as entertain family and friends. It was her goal in life to feed everyone and make sure no person or animal went hungry. -
Juliette R. Stevenson, 96
Juliette "Jaye" R. Stevenson, 96, of Derry, NH died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry.
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Mrs. Stevenson was born in Holyoke, MA on September 26, 1915, a daughter of the late Alexander and Olivine (Bousquet) Rozell. She had resided in Derry since 1975, formerly living in Chicopee, MA. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 51 in Holyoke. She enjoyed spending time with friends and playing bingo. -
Vincent S. Indoccio, 92
DERRY, N.H. — Vincent S. Indoccio, 92, of Derry, NH, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Parkland Medical Center in Derry.
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He was born in Lawrence, MA on September 9, 1919, a son of Gaetano and Grace (Pennisi) Indoccio. He had been a resident of Derry since 1946, formerly living in Lawrence, MA. He was a WWII Army veteran. - Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Nancy P. Cobban, 76
DERRY, N.H. — Nancy P. Cobban, 76, died peacefully at her home in Derry, NH on Thursday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by family, following a long illness.
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She was born July 12, 1935 in Portland, Oregon to Marion Grace (Ellsworth) Pennington and Charles William Pennington. Nancy's lifelong love of language and learning led to her studies at Mount Holyoke College from which she graduated summa cum laude in May of 1957 with a degree in English Literature and Composition. In June of 1957 she married, Robert F. Cobban with whom she shared 51 wonderful years. Nancy, her husband, and their three children settled in Derry, NH in 1971. There, Nancy began her professional career in earnest.
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Amy E. Hills, 91
