Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Sep 27, 1952 - Mar 22, 2025
I did not know your mom, I was stationed with your dad in Germany, but I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family, your dad was a good friend and a gentleman so I'm sure your mom was just as wonderful. May God the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time of loss.
Marcia Mandurraga
May 21, 2025 | Tolleson, AZ | Military
Debby and I were Thunderbolt elementary classmates. So sorry for your loss.
Faye Crumpton Corson
April 12, 2025 | St. Joseph, LA | Classmate
Melissa & Maegan,
We were so saddened to hear the loss of your mom. We have great memories from back in the day. You are both in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Deb & Tim White
Deb White
April 11, 2025 | Merrimack, NH
Dear Maegan,
Jim & I are so sorry to hear about you mother's passing. We know how close you both were and the great care you, Tim and Melissa gave her during her time of need. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend Debby's funeral services as we are still in Florida but we want you to know that we will keep you in our prayers and our sympathy and love are with you and your family.
Aunt Sue & Uncle Jim
Susan Gleason
April 09, 2025 | WEST SIMSBURY, CT
I am so sad at the loss of your lovely mum. She was very funny and had me doubled over with laughter, especially when trying to type messages ...it was like she had invented a new language. I will remember her fondly. Sleep peacefully sweet Debby.
Janet Taylor
April 09, 2025 | Tywyn | Friend
Melissa & Maegan,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom! May all your heartfelt memories help you through the hard times and all the fond memories provide you with warmth and comfort.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Deb, Ted, Jen & Kim
Deb Lemire
April 07, 2025 | Merrimack, NH | Friend
Very sorry for your loss Melissa & Maegan. Your mom was always full of smiles and happiness back in the day. May she rest in peace now. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Scott Bilodeau
March 30, 2025 | Milford, NH | Friend
Sending our condolences in the loss of your mom. Always the Buteau girls biggest cheerleader and fan! Thinking of you during this time of loss.
Laurie Rothhaus
March 28, 2025 | Merrimack, NH | Friend
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Buteau family for their loss. I will always remember the good times we spent together at the girls softball games.
Robert Bradbury
March 27, 2025 | Wittmann, AZ | Friend
Debby (Blankenship) Buteau, of Merrimack, NH, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, after a period of declining health. She was 72 years old.
Debby was born on September 27, 1952, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Sammy and Skeeter (Fountain) Blankenship. Raised in Thunderbolt, GA, she attended Jenkins High School and graduated from Johnson High School, Class of 1970.
Debby is predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael, who passed away in 2020 after 39 years of marriage
She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Francoeur Anderson and her husband, Marc Anderson, and Maegan Buteau Burke and her husband, Tim Burke and her former son in law Jason Francoeur.
Debby’s proudest joy was her grandson, Preston Francoeur
Debby is also survived by her brothers, Sammy Blankenship and his wife Teresa, and James Blankenship, Sr. and his wife Susan, all of Savannah, GA. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Suzanne Gray and her husband, Dave, of Manchester, NH; brother-in-law, Joseph Buteau and his wife, Kelly, of Goffstown, NH; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
In addition to her immediate family, Debby was deeply loved by her "second" family: Benjamin W. Simmons and his wife, Bobbie, of Ocala, FL, their children (sadly predeceased by Benjamin and Christopher), as well as Karen Rowland of Westampton, NJ, and her former husband, Ric Rowland of San Antonio, TX , and all of their children.
A devoted mother, Debby took great joy in watching her daughters, Melissa and Maegan, play sports throughout their childhood, never missing a game. She loved spending time with her family, She had an avid love for researching her family’s heritage and genealogy, as well as gardening and birdwatching.
She loved her family and will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 11th, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Rivet Funeral Home located at 425 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack NH 03054. A funeral service will be held the following day, Saturday April 12th at 10:00 AM at the funeral home chapel with a burial to follow at the Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack, NH.
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