Martha M. Estabrook

Martha M. (McKean) Estabrook – Allenstown, NH Age 57 of Allenstown, died Monday August 22, 2005 at her home. She was born October 21, 1947 in Derry, NH the daughter of Walter R. and Lorette M. (Beaulieu) McKean. She was raised and educated in Manchester, and attended Memorial High School in Manchester. She had been a Manchester resident for 56 years, until moving to Allenstown toward the end of last year. She had worked for Carol Cable of Manchester for 15 years. She had worked for Velcro Corporation of Manchester for the past 7 years, until her retirement in 2004. She enjoyed collecting all sorts of Native American artifacts. She was very proud of her sobriety, and had run local A.A. meetings in the Manchester Area for the past 2 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family members, and was always there for them in their time of need. She especially loved her Scottish Terriers, whom she named “Frankie”. She could always be found watching her favorite soap operas every afternoon. She enjoyed the outdoors, and watching the birds that would come to feed in the feeders she had in her back yard. She is survived by her very close partner of 13 years, Denis Hamel of Allenstown. Her son, Philip A. Estabrook Jr. and his wife Leeca of Goffstown. Her daughter, Michele M. Estabrook of Goffstown. Brother Roger McKean of Montgomery, AL. Sister Colleen R. Harressey and her husband Wayne J. of Bedford. Several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins also survive her. She was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Michael J. and Philip R. McKean. Calling Hours are Wednesday August 24, 2005 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Phaneuf Funeral Home & Crematorium 243 Hanover Street Manchester. Funeral Services will be Thursday August 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM, in the Hanover Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Bedford. Please visit www.phaneuf.net for directions, or to sign the on-line register book.