Cecilia J. Hand, 75, of Manchester, NH, died Tuesday March 18, 2025 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on August 14, 1949 in Queens, NY, a daughter of the late Clifford and Helen (Ryan) Hand. She had been a resident of Manchester for the past 2 years, formerly living in Londonderry and Derry for 42 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine A. Ronzello of Londonderry and Denise Metcalf of Manchester, NH, she is Nana to six grandchildren; Anakin, Elizabeth, Anthony, Joseph, Noah and Kainen. Cecilia was predeceased by her grandsons Kainen and Noah.Cecilia also leaves behind her siblings, Patricia Rainey of NJ, Geraldine Hawes of Windham and Robert Hand of NY as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition, Cecilia leaves behind her Son in Laws, Reggie Ronzello and Mike Metcalf, whom she adored. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Kevin Hand, Mary Kehoe and Valarie Akner.
Cecilia will be missed for her sassy personality and quick one liners, she was always good for a laugh. Cecilia loved being surrounded by friends and family, especially around the holidays, which she always made magical. Most of all her amazing hugs and back scratches will be missed immensely.
The family would like to thank and send appreciation to the staff at Derry Medical Center (Londonderry), Amedysis home care, palliative care and hospice and Village MD.
There will be no viewing hours. A graveside service for her immediate family only will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 12:00pm in the St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery, 2015 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, for Cancer Research, as Cecilia was a 2 time cancer survivor.