Ava Marie Capra, 79, of Londonderry, NH, died Monday November 23, 2020, in her home with her family members by her side. She was born in Lewiston, ME on October 20, 1941, a daughter of Kenneth and Charlotte (Ellis) Dunham. Ava enjoyed various types of crafting, including scrapbooking and card making. When she was not busy crafting, she was busy shopping or taking vacations to her favorite destinations, Hawaii and Aruba. Ava spent her working career as a secretary for the US Department of Transportation but would also volunteer as a Home Companion in Derry, NH. She was very family oriented especially when it came to babies, she was affectionately known as the "baby hogger.".
She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Capra of Londonderry; four daughters, Celeste Sturm and husband Ross of Winter Garden, FL, Diane Capra of Londonderry, Michelle Brandano and husband Roy of Boxborough, MA and Lisa Kinnon and husband Neil of Malden, MA; seven grandchildren Christina and Victoria Brandano, Charlotte Capra, Patrick, Erin, Christian and Ryan Kinnon; brother, Kenneth Dunham; two sisters, Sally Cormier and Elaine Calden as well as several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation there will be a private service held by the family. The Peabody funeral Homes & Crematorium is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Dr, Merrimack, NH 03054.