Geraldine M. (Eichorn) Welch age 82 of Epping, NH, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Deerfield, NH.
Gerry was born in Lawrence, MA, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She was a resident of Epping for the past 21 years.
Mrs. Welch was a retired self employed LPN, working in elderly home care on Cape Cod, MA. She was a member of the No. Hampton, NH United Methodist Church and the Hampton, NH Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Welch was an avid reader, and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching TV game shows, but her life, and love revolved around her kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John J. Welch
She is survived by her daughter:
Carlene & her husband Randall Wells of Epping, NH
Sons: John “Jack” & his wife Deborah Welch of Windham, NH
Shaun & his wife Donna Welch of Salem, NH
Patrick & his wife Janice Welch of Londonderry, NH
11 Grandchildren: Michael & Cailee Welch, Nathaniel & his wife Dy Welch, Caitlin & David Welch, Kelcie & Jake John Patrick Welch, Tammi, Rebekah, & Maggie-Leigh Wells, & Shane & his wife Kelly Wells
5 Great Grandchildren: Issac, Avery, Sophia, Aedan, & Aymery
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 22nd at 11 AM at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Zion Hill Road, Salem, NH. Cremation will follow.
Calling hours will be Friday, Jan. 21st from 3-7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or to NH Special Olympics, 650 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101.