BORN

1929

DIED

2013

Virginia Stickney Obituary

BOSCAWEN - Virginia M. Stickney, 83, of Boscawen, passed away peacefully December 2nd. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Virginia was born in Norway, Maine, Dec. 4, 1929, the first of 11 children born to Roy and Alice (Bach) Millett. She attended Norway High School, Class of 1947 and graduated from NH State Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. Virginia was employed by the State of NH at the NH State Hospital until her retirement in 1991.

Virginia was a member of SEA Retired Chapter 1, a member of the NH State Hospital Alumni, she was an expert at knitting and counted cross stitch. Virginia also loved to travel and do puzzles of all kinds.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 58 years, Sherman Stickney; sons, Ronald Stickney and his wife, Mary Finlayson and Wayne Stickney and his wife, Katharine; daughter, Linda Quimby and her husband, Steven; granddaughters, Arielle and Mallory Stickney; sisters, Mildred Witter and Lucille Lombard; brothers, Charles Millett and Donald Millett; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, David Stickney in February, 2013; brothers, Raymond Millet, Ralph Millett, Lawrence Millett, William Millett and Robert Millett; and her sister, Kathleen Kennagh.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of The Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 172 King St. in Boscawen. A memorial service officiated by Rev. Henry Frost will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel.

The Cremation Society of NH, Boscawen office, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial please go to csnh.com.

Published by Concord Monitor on Dec. 4, 2013.
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MY CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF "GINNY" i WORKED WITH HER @ NHH AND FOUND HER TO BE A CARING AND PROFESSIONAL NURSE.

SANDRA DAVIS

December 8, 2013

Please know you have our love and sympathy. Rex and Jaci Bienz

December 7, 2013

Ron, I am so sorry to see that your mom has passed away. I'm thinking of you & Mary and the rest of your family.

Susan Englert

December 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy, Wayne, Mallory and Arielle. We love you and are so sorry for your loss. Remember the happy times. OX

December 5, 2013

So sorry to hear this news today. My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your family.

Heidi Tucker

December 5, 2013

Our sympathy to you and all of your family Linda. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vandna and Alok Sharma

December 5, 2013

Our condolences to Ron, Mary & your family. It's hard to loose your Mom, no matter how old you are. May your cherished memories keep her alive in your hearts & minds.

Beth, Kurt & Alex Smith

December 5, 2013

Our sympathy to you and all of your family Linda. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill and Paul Metcalf

December 4, 2013

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO VIRGINIA'S FAMILY. I WORKED WITH HER IN THE 80'S AT THE STATE HOSPITAL. SHE WAS A VERY CARING PERSON. GOD BLESS

MARY HOLMES

December 4, 2013

Deepest Sympathy to Uncle Sherm, Ronnie, Wayne and Linda..Thoughts and Prayers from Arizona...Mildred Witter (sister) and Ron & Cathy Gardner

December 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roger and Lisa Millett

December 4, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Ted and Bev barrett.

December 4, 2013

Our sympathy and condolences to you Ron and Mary and to your family and all that loved your beloved Mom. May fond memories sustain you at this time of great sorrow.

Deb, Jay and Ashie Karr Francis

December 4, 2013

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