Patricia A. Kimplen, 61, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully Friday June 3, 2022 in her sister's home in Fremont, NH surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Methuen, MA on May 27, 1961, a daughter of Shirley (Hall) Hepworth and the late James Hepworth. A lifelong resident of Derry, Patricia was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class 1980. She received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Hesser College. She had been employed as a document control specialist for LSNE in Bedford, NH. Patricia volunteered with the Upper Room in Derry for over 20 years. She loved spending time at the beach and visiting lighthouses.
In addition to her mother of Derry; she is survived by her daughter, Sara Kimplen of Fremont; her granddaughter, Lyric Cinelli; two brothers, James R. Hepworth of Bedford, and John L. Hepworth of Melbourne, FL; two sisters, Christine M. Reed of Mesa, AZ, and Carol J. Drapeau of Fremont, NH; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Friday, June 10th from 9:00am – 11:00am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. The burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022, or online at https://www.als.org/donate .