Miriam Jeanne Parker, 71, of Derry, NH, passed away Tuesday February 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on February 14, 1953 in Pittsfield, MA, a daughter of the late Norman and Thelma (Beverage) Parker. She had been a resident of Derry for the past 27 years, formerly living in Londonderry, and prior to that in Massachusetts. Miriam worked as a Clerk at the IRS after retirement from being a therapist at Community Council in Nashua for many years, and having served in the Peace Corps in Cameroon in the 1980’s.
She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Douglas and her husband Austin Pond of Manchester, NH and Rebecca Douglas of Derry, and her brother, Norman Parker, Jr. of North Adams, MA, and by her niece, Marissa Parker.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 1:30 – 3:30pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International.