David Bull of Londonderry

May 15, 2012

David A. Bull, 73, of Londonderry, NH died Monday May 14, 2012 at the Southern NH Medical Center of Nashua. He was born on February 28, 1939 in North Grafton, MA, a son of the late Robert W. and Ruth M. (Charamella) Bull. Mr. Bull was raised and educated in Grafton, MA, graduating in 1956 from Grafton High School, he later attended Northeastern University. He is a US Air Force veteran, having served with the 2nd Armament and Electronic Squadron, The Gunnery Systems Unit, the 2nd Bomb Wing and the 38th Air Division and was stationed at SAC- Hunter AFB, Savannah, GA. David was a resident of Londonderry since 1975 and had been employed for over 23 years for Honeywell, retiring as a Principle Manufacturing Engineer. In his retirement, he enjoyed building computers for Future Microsystems and friends. He also enjoyed camping, kayaking, and was a dedicated NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Susan A. (Clark) Bull of Londonderry, three sons, David Kevin Bull and his wife Priscilla Jean of Londonderry, Dana Robert Bull and his wife Stacy of Bow, NH, and Andrew Francis Bull and his wife Sherrin of Derry, NH, four grandchildren, Adam David, Jacob Alden, Elisabeth Ann, and Charlotte Lynn, one great granddaughter, Ava Marie, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Ronald D. Bull.

Friends and family may call on Thursday May 17, 2012 from 4 – 7:30pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at 7:30pm at the close of visiting hours with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Breathe New Hampshire, 145 Hollis St., Unit C, Manchester, NH, 03101.

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Marilyn Garland of Londonderry

May 13, 2012

Marilyn R. Garland, 76, of Londonderry, NH died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Parkland Medical Center, Derry following a period of declining health. She was born on February 20, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN, the only child of Henry W. and Mollie (Summerfeld) Longfellow. She was a resident of Derry since 1972, formerly living in Minnesota. Marilyn was a free spirited artist with an incredible amount of talent. She was a great cook and a fabulous seamstress with flair and style above and beyond the average. Once Mrs. Garland moved to the East Coast, she fell in love with New England, the beach and the ocean, but especially enjoyed her yearly trip with John to Maine. She was a very proud, independent woman who was very much loved by her family.

She is survived by two children, Mona L. Hamel and her husband Nick of Shoreview, MN, Mike Schelmeske and his wife Myra of Grand Marais, MN, three grandchildren, Nick and Luke Hamel, and Aurora Theimer-Schelmeske. She was predeceased by her husband John A. Garland in 1998 and one son Mark Schelmeske.

There are no calling hours. Following cremation, memorial services will be held at a later date by the family in Minnesota. Memorial Contributions may be made in Marilyn’s memory to Pet Tails Rescue,35 Youngs Crossing, Northwood, NH 03261, In memory of Marilyn Garland.

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Wim Hereijgers of Londonderry

May 12, 2012

Wilhelmus (Wim) Hereijgers of Londonderry NH, formerly of Salem and Peabody, MA, died suddenly on Thursday May 10, 2012 at the age of 57. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Nancy (LaChapelle), and two sons, Adriaan and Kristiaan. Born in Roosendaal, Holland, Wim served two years in the Dutch Royal Navy, after which he worked at Koninklijke Phillips Electronic in the Netherlands. It was during a business trip to Norelco during the Blizzard of ’78, that he met his future wife at the Hawthorne Hotel. By years’ end, he had emigrated to the U.S.

In 1979, he went to work at Sylvania in Danvers, MA as a mechanical engineer. During his 33 year career at Sylvania, he designed and built state of the art machines that produce a full range of incandescent, fluorescent and halogen lamps. In 1989, Sylvania transferred him to Lexington Kentucky and then transferred him back to Massachusetts in 1993. Over the course of his career, he patented several products and was honored with a design award.

In his leisure time, Wim was a skilled builder and fine furniture maker. He was a beloved husband and father as well as a good friend and neighbor. As a younger man, he was an avid soccer player, playing semi-professionally both in Holland and Massachusetts. After his playing years, he was a coach for Peabody and Salem youth soccer

In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his mother, Adriaana Hereijgers, his brother in law Jan van et Ende, two nieces, Sharon and Stefanie van et Ende, all of Roosendaal, Netherlands. In the US, he is survived by two sisters in law and their husbands: Lynn and Gerard Lavoie and Laurie LaChapelle and David Leach of Salem, MA, and many nieces and nephews: James LaChapelle of Freemont, NH, Stacey (LaChapelle) Abbatessa of Danvers, MA, Julie (LaChapelle) Macsata of Beverly, MA, Brian Lavoie of Rowley, MA, Brett Lavoie of Arlington, VA and Victoria and Nathaniel Leach of Salem, MA. He was predeceased by his father Adriaan Hereijgers and his sister Rian van et Ende, and parents- in- law, Albert and Marilyn LaChapelle as well as a brother- in- law, Marc LaChapelle.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St. [Rt. 114 / 1-A] Salem, MA at 9:45 A.M. to be followed by his funeral mass in Ste. Anne Church, 290 Jefferson Ave., Salem at 11:00 A.M. Visiting hours: are on Monday 4 to 8 P.M. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Londonderry High School, c/o Jason Parent, Principal, for the Soccer Team, or the Swim Team, or the Marching Band, 295 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053. For guestbook and additional information, visit the Levesque Funeral Home Website.

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Chad Joki of Londonderry

April 30, 2012

Chad H. Joki, 46, of Londonderry died unexpectedly at his residence Saturday April 28, 2012. He was born October 29, 1965 in Nashua, NH, and was a son of Dorothy M. (Austin) and the late Herbert Joki. He was raised and educated in Litchfield, and was a 1983 graduate of Alvirne High School. He had been a lifelong resident of the Litchfield/Londonderry area.Mr. Joki was employed for many years as a Master Plumber with Austin Plumbing, and also worked as a self-employed HVAC contractor. He enjoyed carpentry, and built a horse barn on his property. As a hard core conservative he often engaged in political debate, and will forever be remembered for his love of all animals.

Members of the family include his mother of Litchfield, his partner of over 25 years, Leah Doyle of Londonderry, a brother and his wife David F. & Paulette Joki of Litchfield, a sister and her husband, Jill & William Duca of Alton, NH, 2 nephews, Kyle & Eric Duca, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

After cremation, calling hours will be Saturday May 5, from 1 to 3pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road Londonderry, and a funeral service will follow at 3pm in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry St. Nashua, NH 03064.

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Jeremiah Fraher of Londonderry

April 22, 2012
Jeremiah Fraher, 78, of Londonderry, NH died Friday April 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28, 1933 in the Bronx, NY a son of Irish parents, the late James and Margaret (O’Brien) Fraher. At the age of 2, his family returned to Ireland. He was raised in the village of Abbeyside, County Waterford, and left Ireland in 1954 to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the class of 1958.He was a resident of Londonderry for more than a year, formerly living in Wickford, RI. Commander Fraher served in the US Navy, retiring after 23 years of dedicated service. He served across the country and around the world including California, Guantanamo Bay, Virginia, London, England, and Newport, RI. He was Chief Engineer on the USS Hyman in Newport, RI, and then the Supply Officer on the USS Morton in San Diego, California. He retired as Comptroller at the Naval Education and Training Center in Newport, RI. Following his retirement from the US Navy, he worked as a financial analyst in Newport, RI. 

While living in Rhode Island, he belonged to the North Kingstown Senior Center, and volunteered for many years at the Rhode Island Food Bank and local food pantry. Mr. Fraher belonged to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). He enjoyed gardening, reading, golfing, travelling, and taking walks. His favorite vacation spot was a family beach c ottage in Maine.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Cole) Fraher of Londonderry, one son James Fraher of Warwick, RI, one daughter, Tara Hathaway and her husband Doug of Holliston, MA, three grandsons, Raeburn Hathaway, Jacob Hathaway and James Hathaway, two sisters, Peggy Motherway and her husband John of Cloyne, Ireland and Maureen Scott and her husband Keith of Spain, his sister in law Pat Fraher, of Towson, Maryland, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers James Fraher of Towson, Maryland, and Laurence Fraher of Abbeyside, Ireland.

There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday April 27, 2012 at 11:00am in St. Mark’s Church, One South Road, Londonderry. Burial will follow later in the afternoon in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Victor Bernetich of Londonderry

April 21, 2012

L. Victor Bernetich, 71, of Londonderry, NH, died Thursday April 19, 2012 in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. He was born in Trieste, Italy on December 30, 1941, a son of the late Guerrino and Pierina (Vegliack) Bernetich, and had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 30 years, formerly living in Tewksbury, MA. Victor was self employed as a general contractor in the Southern NH area. He was a member of the American Legion Post #27 in Londonderry.

He is survived by his son, Michael Bernetich and his wife Joanne of Derry; his daughter, Michele Ninteau and her husband David of Litchfield, NH; five grandchildren, Emily and Zachary Bernetich, Billy, Lauren and Craig Ninteau. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Rachelle J. (Baron) Bernetich in 2010.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 23rd from 6 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00am in St. Jude Parish, 435 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. The burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Road, Londonderry.

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