Sidney E. Bailey, 74
Sidney E. Bailey, 74, of Londonderry, N.H. died January 18, 2008 in D'Youville Senior Care, Lowell.
Mr. Bailey was born in Portland, Maine, on Sept. 24, 1933, the son of the late Earl C. and Mary T. (Lynch) Bailey. He had resided in Londonderry since 1970, formerly living in North Andover and Danvers.
Mr. Bailey was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served during the Korean War. He retired in 1998 from Lucent Technologies in North Andover where he was employed for 38 years.
He was a former communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Gilford, N.H. He snowmobiled until the last few years and liked to garden in his earlier years. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anna J. (Miller) Bailey of Londonderry, one son, Kevin Bailey and his wife Gercimar of Lowell, one daughter, Cheryl Ravesi and her husband Michael of Marlborough, five grandchildren, one sister, Marjorie Mallette of Middleton, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Paul Bailey and Charles Bailey.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours were held on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Graveside services with military honors were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the N.H. State Veteran's Cemetery, Route 3, Boscawen, N.H. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Margaret H. Cohane, 96
Margaret H. Cohane, 96, of Derry, N.H., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 of natural causes in the Haven Health Center, Derry.
Mrs. Cohane was born in Woburn on Aug. 19, 1911, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Riordan) Hill.
She was a resident of Chester for many years, and was a retired homemaker and school teacher.
Mrs. Cohane was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, East Derry where she was a Eucharistic minister. She also was a member of the Greater Derry Care Givers, and a member of Fortnightly Club of Chester.
She is survived by two sons, Timothy M. Cohane of Newport, R.I., and Peter M. Cohane of Jupiter, Fla.; five daughters, Miss Margaret Mary Cohane of Andover, Mrs. Betsy Smith of Golden, Colo., Dr. Rosemary Cohane Erpf of Atlanta, Mrs. Ellen C. DePalma of Chester, N.H., and Miss Mary T. Cohane of Portchester, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Miss R. Lorraine Hill of Branford, Conn.; and also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Timothy H. Cohane in 1989, who was Professor Emeritus of Journalism at Boston University and a sports writer for many years. She was also predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours were held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 in Holy Cross Church, 187 Hampstead Road, East Derry. The burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Londonderry, N.H. in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorials 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.
Cornelia Durning, 81
Cornelia "Toots" Durning, 81, of Las Vegas, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 in the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas.
Mrs. Durning was born in Malden on Dec. 6, 1926, the youngest of seven children of the late Gerrit and Teuntje (Marizon) deGroot.
While still young she and her family moved to Derry, N.H. and took up farming. She had a passion for growing things that lasted from then until her last day.
In 1956 she married Chester P. "Chet" Durning Sr.
After retiring they traveled most of the east coast from Florida in the winter to Maine in the summer. They moved to Virginia in 2000. After Chet passed away in 2002, Toots stayed in Virginia until 2006 when she moved to Las Vegas after having a stroke to be closer to her son. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting things for her friends and family.
She is survived by a son, Edward P. Durning; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Fournier; granddaughter, Anastasia; her brother, Jacob deGroot; and sister, Wilhelmina. In addition to many nieces and nephews living in and around Derry, she is also survived by grandsons, Chester P. Durning III and Andrew Durning.
ARRANGEMENTS: A calling hour will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008 from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the 1 p.m. funeral service in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. The burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Derry. To send a condolence or for more information please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
hyllis H. Gillette, 83
Phyllis H. Gillette, 83, of Londonderry, N.H., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry.
Mrs. Gillette was born in Derry on April 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles D. and Eva P. (Chase) Harriman, and was a lifelong resident of Londonderry.
She married William A. Gillette on Nov. 22, 1951. Mrs. Gillette was a member of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge 15 in Derry.
She is survived by her husband, William A. Gillette of Londonderry; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter Patty in 1967 and her son Charles in 2005.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends called on Friday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, with a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Londonderry in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Helen A. Rogers, 85
Helen A. (Garvey) Rogers, 85, of Somerville, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at Haven Health Care, Derry, N.H. after a long illness.
Born on April 2, 1922 in Somerville, she was a resident there most of her life.
She was the beloved wife of the late Francis D. Rogers; loving mother of David P. Rogers, Joan E. Rogers and Karen Chisholm, all of Derry, N.H.; sister of Robert Garvey of Cohasset, Richard Garvey of Billerica, Mary Elliot, Irene Kocher, both of Hyde Park, Ann Sutton of Tewksbury and the late John Garvey Jr.; dear grandmother of Diana, David, Kara Chisholm, Jeffrey, Christopher and Laura Rogers; great-grandmother of Ian Paul.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends were invited to attend calling hours at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a funeral home service at 7 p.m. Interment private. For more information, visit dohertyfuneralservice.com.
Barbara A. Steenson, 74
Barbara A. Steenson, 74, of Londonderry, N.H. died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at her home.
Mrs. Steenson was born in Union City, N.J. on Oct. 9, 1933, the daughter of the late Marshall and Alice (Bubli) Stepanian. She had resided in Londonderry for the past 34 years, formerly living in N. Brunswick, N.J. Mrs. Steenson was a graduate of Jersey City State Teachers College and had been employed as a teacher in the Cresskill School District for many years. While living in Londonderry she taught preschool at the Londonderry Presbyterian Church and was president of Friends of Music at the Londonderry High School. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert S. Steenson of Londonderry; one daughter, Susan B. Steenson of Londonderry; two sons, Robert J. Steenson and his wife Linda of Canterbury, N.H., Jeffrey E. Steenson and his wife Nancy of Danville, N.H.; two granddaughters, Anna Quinn Steenson and Joy Alexandra Steenson; her sister, Arveda Stepanian of Londonderry; also many nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gynecological Cancer Foundation, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528, Chicago, IL 60606, or to the Children's Hospital Trust, C/O Michelle Wall, 1 Autumn St., #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
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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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She was born in Concord, NH on December 21, 1956, and had been a resident of Derry for the past four years, formerly living in Lynn, MA. Shannon loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and loved the color pink. - Thursday, January 5, 2012
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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
