Suzanne E. Quirke, 57, of Derry, NH, died after a long, courageous battle with cancer, Friday August 26, 2011 in the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was born in North Andover, MA on January 25, 1954, daughter of Irene (Oates) Meikle and the late James Meikle. She had been a resident of Derry for the past 28 years.
In addition to her mother of North Andover, MA, she is survived by her husband John Quirke of Derry; her son, William Quirke of Derry; her daughter, Kimberly Quirke of Derry; brother, James Meikle of Georgia; sister Kimberly Russell of Florida and brother, Robert Meikle of Mass.
Many remember Suzanne as fun loving, selfless and a devoted wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining and cooking for family and friends. She was a dedicated realtor for Prudential Verani.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 31st from 6 - 8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry Road, East Derry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her memory to Dana Farber Cancer Fund.