Louise Athaleen (Parker) Berry, 93, passed away quietly at the Lafayette Center in Franconia Sunday, September 26th, 2010, in the early evening.
Louise was born in Littleton, NH, on July 1, 1917, to Albert and Carrie Parker. She was predeceased by two siblings, Roger Parker and Marjorie Parker-Reid. She was a graduate of Littleton High School. She led an active life, and was involved in numerous community and social activities and groups in the Littleton area. She was a member of the Order of the Easter Star, and in the past served as Grand Ruth. She was also active in the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Littleton Garden Club. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church , and a member of the Methodist Women and Ecumenical Group. She enjoyed square dancing, and took pride in being a charter member of the Littleton Squares.
Louise enjoyed a long and loving marriage of 66 years to Edson J. Berry until his passing on November 18th, 2004. She took great pride in her family, and was known for the attention and affection with which she cared for her loved ones. During their years together, Louise and Edson enjoyed several activities, including travelling, hiking, and numerous other outdoor activities. They were rarely apart.
She is survived by her Daughter Pamela Berry Mooney and her husband Merle of Westbrook, Maine, and her son Thomas Berry and his wife Paula of Littleton, NH; and three grandchildren, Dawn Mooney Powers and husband Danny Powers of Windham, ME., June Mooney Butterfield and husband Mickey Butterfield of South Berwick, ME, and Jason Berry of Manchester, NH. She has three Great Grandchildren, Ashlee Butterfield, Nikolle Conrad, and Tad Butterfield and his wife Katelyn. She was recently blessed with two great, great grandchildren, Jeremy and Sophia Butterfield.
SERVICES - Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 from 6pm-8pm at Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes. Funeral will be held at 11am Thursday, September 30th at Littleton United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Schneider officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. There will be a reception held at the fellowship hall of the church following the committal service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to Littleton United Methodist Church.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.kellerandpillsburyfh.com.