"She has the soul of a gypsy, the heart of a hippie and the spirit of a fairy."
Laconia-----Rebecca Ann Chicoine, 43, peacefully passed into eternity from her home on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the comforting arms of family. Her valiant struggle with cancer was finished, she is free.
Beloved daughter "Becca-boo", faithful partner and friend "Becca, Beck, Becky", ever patient teacher "Miss Becky" and most important of all, absolutely devoted mother "Momma", she was our wonder woman.
Physically and spiritually fit, her life's adventures found her searching for hermit crabs and sand dollars on Old Orchard Beach, riding motorcycles with Artie, foraging for unusual buttons at yard sales, participating in pow-wows and experimenting with a wide variety of ethnic recipes. Whew!
"Walk in beauty" - she personified it. Becky admired cardinals, dragon flies, cats, (Teddy the psycho cat included), bumblebees, dogs, geckos, guinea pigs to name only a few. Artistry, whether her own stained glass, colorings, quilting creations or those of others, including tattoos, pottery, sculpture showcased her home, a museum of treasured memories. Becca's poetry including verses and lists was complimented by perfect handwriting.
Born in Worcester, Mass., Becky graduated from Auburn High School, Auburn Massachusetts class of 1991 and Worcester State College. She dedicated her career to teaching preschool children, the last 15 years at Lakes Region Child Services.
Rebecca leaves behind her adored daughter, Lily Ann Farrar; fiancé Arthur Henry "Artie" Stevens; father, Alfred Chicoine, Jr; mother, Joyce "Jody" Bennett; stepmother, Deborah Ford; sisters, Christine Ducharme and Amy Usher; nieces and nephews; Emily and Jason Usher and Dillon and Josie Ducharme; stepchildren; Samantha Weir, Tabitha and Alexis Stevens, Ezra, Aiden, Eliza and Olivia. How she loved being called "grammy". Some awesome friends, too numerous to completely mention but, including locally, Fawn, Mike, Tina, Trisha, Vicki, Suzie and Buzzy; colleagues and extended family.
Gratitude goes to oncology staff at Lakes Region General Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dr. Buff and Dr. Pipas, VNA & Hospice caretakers including nurses, Heidi, Jen, Patrick, Donna, nursing assistant Rosemary, social worker, Maria, Reiki Master Alysha.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Celebration of life gathering is planned in Auburn, Mass. , date to be announced.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia NH 03247.
"May flocks of angels guide you to your rest".
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.