Mary S. “Shannon” Lorenzetti, 65, of Chester, NH, passed away Monday December 23, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Roger Jerome Hoy and Mary Sue O’Connell Hoy Rockwell. Shannon was from a large Irish Catholic family. She was the fifth of seven children; six girls and one boy.
Shannon had a kind heart and a free spirit. She travelled extensively in her younger years while her father was a pilot. She was a selfless nurturer and wanted nothing more than to be a mother. So, in 1990, her and her first husband, Paul Lorenzetti, adopted a baby girl. Shannon was a stay at home mom for many years prior to reclaiming her passion in the food industry. She worked in the kitchen at Londonderry Highschool for several years before working at a family ran restaurant close to home. She prided herself on having a strong work ethic and enjoyed staying busy. Shannon enjoyed cooking and sitting outside and appreciating nature; but mostly, she loved spending time with her family. Birthdays and holiday traditions were important to her. Every summer she looked forward to spending a week with John and friends at Monhegan Island in Maine. The humble little island was one of Shannon’s favorite places. A portion of her ashes will be dispersed there this summer so that she will always remain at peace in her happy place.
She is survived by her daughter, Cara A. Lorenzetti of Derry, significant other, John Dalrymple of Chester, her beloved granddaughter, Anaya N. Scutt, and five siblings; Roger J. Hoy, Susan Hitch, Kelly Hoy, Anne Hoy Brumas, Maura Ford and Cathleen Garretson, who predeceased Shannon. She had two nephews; Will Brumas and Alex Brumas and four nieces; Jennifer Davies, Nicole Leblanc, Katie Hitch and Erica Ford.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry is assisting the family with arrangements.