Dorothy (Stepasuik) Fitzgerald, 87, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully, after a long illness on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Derry, with her family members by her side. She was born Jan, 1924 in Boston, Mass, daughter of the late Walter and Anne Stepasuik. She worked at Hampstead Central School as a custodian, before retiring in 1986. She enjoyed Country Music, collecting and restoring antiques and most importantly spending time with her family. She deeply loved of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her dedicated and loving husband of 64 years, Benjamin M. Fitzgerald of Hampstead and daughters, Nancy Brustin and husband Edward of Bow, Virginia Black and husband Frederick of Sandown, Kathleen Turner and husband Ronald of Hampstead, Patricia Fitzgerald and partner David Tebo of St. Albans, Maine and son Benjamin Fitzgerald, Jr. and wife Laura of Hampton; Grandchildren Christopher Black, Mathew Turner, Kimberly Brady, Samantha Brustin, Olivia and Tyler Fitzgerald; Great grandchildren, Christopher Black, Elise and Lochlann Brady and Ryan Turner. She was pre-deceased by grandson Sean Francis.
The family held a private viewing and service. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry assisted the family with arrangements.