Gerald T. Kierstead, 73, of Derry, NH died June 26, 2006 at Haven Health Care in Derry, NH. He lived in Derry for 1 ½ years and was previously a longtime resident of Salem, NH and Somerville, MA.
Gerald was born and educated in Nashua, NH graduating from Nashua High School. He served his country in the US Air Force. He was a Chef and worked for many area restaurants as well as Rockingham Race Track.
He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, playing Blue Grass music and flea markets.
Survived by:
Sons: Michael “Mickey” Kierstead & his wife Liz of Texas
Arthur Kierstead & his wife Sue of Londonderry, NH
Brett Kierstead & his companion Jan Higgins of Sandown, NH
Gary Kierstead & his wife Diane of Raymond, NH
Gerry Kierstead & his wife Norma Kierstead of Derry, NH
Daughters: Robin Kierstead of Maine
Caitlyn Kierstead of Somerville, MA
Former Spouses: Muriel Nichols of Maine & Carol Kierstead of Somerville, MA
12 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren
Family & friends may gather for Memorial Visitation on Thursday June 29th from 11AM – 12 Noon, followed by a Memorial Service at Noon at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.