Laurinda L. Hill

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Laurinda Hill Obituary

Laurinda L. Hill

WOLFEBORO - Laurinda L. Hill, 67, of Wolfeboro and Portsmouth, died Sunday December 7, 2014, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, peacefully with her family by her side.

Born in New Haven, Conn., on May 4, 1947, she was the daughter of Joseph K. Hill, Sr. and Jean Lichty Hill. She attended Day Prospect Hill School in New Haven and then Briarcliffe College in N.Y., where she majored in art history.

Laurinda, aka Rinda, to all who knew and loved her, owned and operated Worldly Goods in Market Square, Portsmouth with her dear friend and business partner of many years Holly Lantinen. Before that, she owned Patience Corner Quilt Shop located on The Hill in Portsmouth.

She is survived by her husband, David Holden of Wolfeboro and Portsmouth; her daughter Mary Roetger and her grandson Robbie Rohrbaugh as well as her brother Joseph K. Hill, Jr., his children Avery and Jonathan and his wife Sara Treacy.

Rinda used her artistic talents to redesign and beautifully decorate several homes; she enjoyed reading, genealogy, gardening, and most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She well-tolerated motor boat rides with David and their dogs.

Services: The family invites friends to call at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home- Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth, N.H. on Thursday, December 11, 2014, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A casual gathering for Remembrance of Rinda will directly follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute c/o Sarcoma Dept., 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, Mass. 02215. Visit: www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.

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Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Laurinda Hill

12 Entries

Joe Hill

December 3, 2020

Rinda’s wisdom, support and love lives on within me. Cherished memories of childhood, adolescence endure. Her creative and robust lifestyle always an inspiration. Her love of family at the heart of everything.

Terri Holden

December 2, 2020

I am toasting you today with a Starbucks coffee! Make it every day since you introduced it to me....you are missed much! Your house plant is still thriving.

Terri and Bill Holden

December 2, 2019

Remembering the fun we had visiting you and David in Portsmouth and my shopping sprees to Worldly Goods...I enjoy all those wonderful treasures from your store... remembrances to your special talent for recognizing talent in others.

March 27, 2015

Rest in peace my dear friend friend,Rinda.
I will always remember your radiance and the laughter you brought to our youth.

Faith Urban Berry, Rockport MA

Tom Sturgess

February 3, 2015

I'm at a loss for words. You were the love of my life in high school. I'll always cherish how much fun we had together.

Joe Hill

December 22, 2014

Thanks for the memories sis. I will look after them. Love you dearly, always and forever!

S. Alie

December 11, 2014

Laurinda was a beautiful person.

I'm very sorry for your loss, David.

Donna Cerny

December 11, 2014

Patience Corner was my "home away from home" for many years and time spent there with Rinda and Sue, truly a dynamic duo, was always a delight. Talent, energy, gentleness, humor and a true love for what she did made it a special place for all and Rinda will be lovingly remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her.

Christina Nancarrow

December 10, 2014

Although I haven't seen Rinda in a few years, I'll always consider her a very dear friend.
I met her when she owned Patience Corner. She is the one who really nurtured my love of quilting. I enjoyed our time and visits together.
She'll be greatly missed as she was, and always will be, a very special friend and person in the lives of those she touched.
Many prayers and blessings to her family.

Terri and Bill Holden

December 10, 2014

The light will not go out in our hearts....

Ruthanne Loveys/Stoltzfus

December 10, 2014

All I ever heard from my sister was "how much she enjoyed being with Rinda." Her love of people, all things beautiful and her family were so evident in her life. Her kindness was exemplary. May the angels surround her and may her dear family and friends find the comfort that they so badly need both now and in the future. "A life well-lived, dear Rinda, …..continue making the heavens a more beautiful place."

December 9, 2014

Rinda was gentle, kind, and loving. She deeply loved her family - it was clear how much they meant to her and how happy she was to be surrounded by loved ones. She had such talent and made everything beautiful. I will remember her always. My heart is with Mary, David, Joe, Robbie and the rest of the family. With my love and deepest condolences, Becca

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