Leslie M. Nikin

Leslie M. Nikin, 42, of Bedford, NH, died July 17, 2003, at Mass General Hospital, Boston, Ma., after a long illness. She was born in Bethpage, New York, on August 28, 1960, the daughter of William John and Patricia (Poole) Nikin and has been a resident of Bedford for the past 10 years. Leslie received her MIS and MBA from University of New Hamphshire and was a devoted mother and daughter. She was employed with Cadec as a system analysist. Family members include her son, Ryan P. Nikin-Beers of Bedford, NH, her x-husband Bradford Beers of Mashpee, Massachusetts, her parents of Bedford, NH, two brothers; Michael W. Nikin of Acworth, Georgia and William J. Nikin of Salem, NH, several aunts, uncles, two nieces and several cousins. SERVICES: Relatives and friends are welcomed to a memorial gathering at Phaneuf Funeral Homes Arrangement Center, Bedford Village Shoppes, Rte. 101, Bedford, NH on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM. Her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Joseph Church, Manchester, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101 Suite501, Bedford, NH 03110.