Shirley A. McKechnie, 81 of Derry, NH died Saturday February 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on June 15, 1943 in Nashua, NH, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Fredette) Kenna. She had resided in Derry for 47 years, formerly living in Nashua.
Shirley enjoyed shopping and camping, but especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons, Robert J. McKechnie and his wife Sharon, Ronald D. McKechnie, Jr. and his wife Kim, and David A. McKechnie and his wife Monique, two daughters, Michelle D. Vaillancourt and Katherine L. Newcomb, 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald D. McKechnie in 2008, and by her daughter, Carolyn M. Labrie in 2016.
Following cremation, a celebration life will be held at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements.