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Caroline Newkirk Obituary
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 3, 1937 the daughter of the late Joseph and Sidonie Christensen. After graduating from James Madison High School, Caroline worked on Wall Street for a few years until she married David D. Newkirk in 1959 and had a family. Caroline devoted herself full time to raising her family. She would tell you Dave was more work to take care of than her kids. In 1972, the family moved to Hollis, New Hampshire, where Caroline established new friendships that she would maintain for the rest of her life. After Dave retired in 1993, he and Caroline became snowbirds, spending winters at their home at the Spruce Creek Fly-In Community in Port Orange, Florida, again establishing
new friendships that she would maintain for the rest of her life. She was a resident of Hollis for 31 years
before moving to Merrimack in 2004.
Caroline was a member of St. Luke's Anglican Church in Amherst, NH.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a brother Thomas Christensen.
Members of her family include her husband of 63 years, David D. Newkirk of Merrimack, NH; a son David D. Newkirk Jr. of Brunswick, ME; daughter and son in-law, Pam and Steven Patterson of Merrimack, NH; two grandchildren, Anastasia Newkirk of Natick, MA and Zachary Newkirk of Holliston, MA; daughter in-law, Olga-Maria Newkirk of Holliston, MA; sister and brother in-law Dorothy and Bobby DePasca of Brooklyn, NY and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH Sunday June 26, 2022 from 4-7 pm. The funeral service will be held Monday June 27 at 1:30 PM at the Rivet Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East Cemetery in Hollis, NH.
Those who wish memorial contributions may be made to Brookhaven Hospice, 2 Bedford Farms Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
For more information or to leave an online condolence go to rivetfuneralhome.com
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Anne Gettings
June 26, 2022
Deepest sympathy
Patricia Burant
June 25, 2022
Our Sincere condolences to the Newkirk Family. Fondly remember many good times as neighbors. Whether it was cross country skiing, playing golf or flying to Saturday morning breakfast always fun! She will be missed! May she rest in peace. Pat and Fred
Laura Nowman
June 25, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My condolences to all the family .
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Lucien mailhiot
June 25, 2022
Pam my deepest sympathy goes out to you on the passing of your mom,sincerely Lucien "Lucky" Mailhiot
Debbie Wagner
June 24, 2022
My dear sweet Caroline. You are no longer hurting and visiting my dear sweet momma Mary Lake whose friend you so treasured on this earth. Please provide protection for us here on earth and keep us from harm. You are an angel.
Thomas Christensen
June 24, 2022
Dear Uncle Dave, David, Pamela and family.
I am so sorry to hear, that my loving Aunt, your mom has passed away, she always had a smile and a kind word. I remember the holidays at our Grandmothers house on East 15th St in Brooklyn, all of us sitting together at the table my Dad tell stories, your mom laughing.
And now they are together again, I pray for strength and healing as you grieve the loss of such a wonderful caring, Mother. And so I pray for her and My Dad and Mom and my little sister Mary, they are together
May eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Stuart/Denise Harnden
June 24, 2022
Dear Dave,
We are sad to learn of Caroline's passing--our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was always so gracious and pleasant the times we did meet, once in Spruce Creek, another time at the Mt. Sunnapee Craft Fair a few years ago. Both fun times we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you both forever.
Janet (Jameson) Richardson
June 23, 2022
Dear Dave, I am saddened to learn of the passing of your wonderful wife, Caroline. She and I had numerous conversation during our “Delta” years. She had a kind word for everyone, but I will mostly remember her
for her great sense of humor. She could bring a laugh to most any conversation.
You have both been blessed to have shared so many great years together.
May she Rest In Peace.
I am sorry for your loss Dave
Nick Abraham
June 23, 2022
May She Rest In Peace in the Arms of JESUS HRIST
George Kyrazis
June 23, 2022
Dave,
So sorry to hear about Caroline. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
So glad you guys were part the Delta community here at Spruce Creek!
Take Care,
George & Jan
Nelson Disco
June 23, 2022
Dave, We Underwood folks will miss her and wish the best for you in the days ahead.
Charles McCaffery
June 23, 2022
David, I am so sorry to hear of Caroline's passing. I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Wilda Green
June 23, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Caroline's passing - the memories of the times we all shared will always be with me. Thoughts and prayers to you.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
June 23, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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