Charmaine C. Carrigan, 78, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016, in the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Williamsport, PA on January 12, 1938. Charmaine previously lived in Owego, NY, moved to Cocoa, FL after the death of her husband and relocated to Derry, NH where she resided for the past 4 years.
Charmaine was a dedicated supporter of the Military Veterans in many capacities including volunteering at the VFW. She loved her Game Show Network, reading, gardening, and of course, Elvis. After moving to Derry four years ago Charmaine was converted to an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and would faithfully watch every game.
She is survived by her children, Kyle Lippert and his wife Michelle, Kacey Carrigan and Julie Carrigan-Rambus; daughter-in-law, June Lippert; eight grandchildren, Renee, Jessica, Andrew, Justin, Zach, Taylor, Lane and Leila; two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Drew; a sister, Donna Beck and her husband Ron; a brother, John James and his wife Donna, and her beloved dogs, Brady and Zoey. Charmaine was predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Carrigan and her son Keith Lippert.
Calling hours were held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 6pm to 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.