Barbara Jean Benedict, 57, of Derry, NH, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2019. Barbara was born July 25, 1962 in Lowell, MA and was a daughter of the late Clyde and Doris (Hildebrant) Benedict. Barbara lived in Pinellas Park, FL for 10 years, prior to returning to Derry, where she lived most of her life.
Barbara spent most of her working life in the retail grocery business, having worked for Market Basket and Hannaford Bros., locally and with Publix, in Florida. Among many activities, Barbara loved fishing, but will forever be remembered for the cherished time she got to spend with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Members of the family include her children, Jessica Anne Benedict, Eric Forgang and Chauncey Noelle McGovern. Five grandchildren, Taylor, Adriana, Michael, Avery and Breydon and four great-grandchildren, Kash, Kaiden, Kennady and Keegan. Her sister, Patricia Moore, brothers, Scott, Chuck, Don and David Benedict, a beloved niece, Shannon, as wells as many other nieces, nephews.
Calling hours were held Thursday August 29, 2019 from 5 to 7pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A Celebration of Life was held Friday August 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Crossing Life Church, 122 N. Lowell Road, Windham, NH.