Loletta P. (Thompson) Little age 78 of Salem, NH, died peacefully Monday at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada, where she grew up and attended schools. She was a resident of Salem for the past 55 years, formerly of Orono, ME.
Mrs. Little was a homemaker. She also worked at the Salem High School Cafeteria, because she loved the kids there. She did volunteer work for Salemhaven Nursing Home for many years as well as providing mercy meals at St. Joseph’s Church in Salem. She was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. She enjoyed wintering in Florida, loved flowers, and was an excellent cook and baker. She was an avid reader and loved to shop. Loletta was loved by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her son and daughter: John “Jack” Little and Susan Mary (Little) Shelzi
She is survived by her husband Gerald Little of Salem, NH
Son: Christopher Little & his significant other Nancy Morris of Salem, NH
Daughters: Cynthia & her husband Francis Burke Jr. of Hampstead, NH
Karen & her husband Jean Pierre Roulet of Windham, NH
Brother & Sisters: George Thompson, Betty Thompson, Joan Brenda Hood, & Geraldine Storey all of New Brunswick, Canada, & Evangeline Neilsen of British Columbia
8 Grandchildren: Erin, Kelly, Frankie, Christina, Maria, Joseph, Simone, & Colette
2 Great Grandchildren: Tyler & Hunter
Many Nieces & Nephews, Extended Family & Friends.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Aug. 16th from 5-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. A funeral Mass will be celebrated
Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem. Cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Greater Salem Caregivers, PO Box 2316, Salem, NH 03079 or to the Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet Way, Salem, NH 03079.