John “Jack” J. Waldie, 80, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1943, in Lawrence, MA, one of seven children born to the late John and Rita (Levi) Waldie. Jack proudly served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather and loved spending time with his family. Jack was an amazing storyteller, often telling animated tales of his adventures during his youth. He was a generous soul and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Jack was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and bow hunting.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Elizabeth “Ray” (Scott) Waldie of Derry; his children, Mark Harbinson and wife Suzan of Goffstown, Lisa Scarelli of Northfield, Tara Schultz of Methuen, MA, Glenn Waldie of Texas, John Waldie of Somersworth, NH and Timothy Waldie and wife Kimberly of N. Andover, MA. His grandchildren, Matthew Harbinson, Sean Smeltzer, Jake Scarelli, Jason Schultz, Iain Thistle, Emily Seymour and husband Horace, Erica Therrien, Timothy Buck-Waldie and husband Jon, Candace Waldie and wife Jamie, Shelby Downie, Crystal Thurston, Justin Waldie and Nicholas Waldie. His great grandchildren, Ryder Therrien, Kaiden Therrien, Alice Buck-Waldie, Austin Waldie, Liam Waldie, Emma Waldie, Corey Waldie, Aiden Waldie and one brother, Robert Waldie and wife Susan of Myrtle Beach, SC, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 9 – 11 AM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am in the funeral home. The burial with Military Honors will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry Road, Derry. (located behind First Parish Congregational Church). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Manchester and Southern NH, 1070 Holt Ave, Suite 1400, Manchester NH 03109