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Bertha Trask Obituary
Rochester, N.H.-Bertha M. Trask, 83, died Saturday, March 27 at home after a long period of failing health, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born June 25, 1937 in Wolfboro N.H., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Evelyn (Thibeault) Glidden.
Bertha has lived in Rochester for the past eight years after moving from Milton where she lived for 32 years. She was employed at G.E. for 26 years. Bertha was happiest when spending time with her family and doing for others. She enjoyed baking everyone's favorite treats, and especially loved decorating cakes for their special day.
She was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church where you would find her in the kitchen preparing food, serving, and cleaning up. She also loved the church card ministry where she would make sure cards were sent for all life's occasions.
Members of her family include daughters; Donna Field and her husband Bill and Susan Paradis of Rochester N.H., her grandchildren; Kristopher Libby and his wife Stacy of Barrington N.H., Tyler Libby and his wife Amanda of Georgetown M.A., Billy Field and his wife Kristin of Westford M.A., Lindsey Boisvert and her husband Adam of Lee N.H., Samantha Paradise, Tabbitha Farmer and her husband Danny, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and her brother; Fred Glidden.
Bertha was predeceased by her husband of 51 years; Ronald Trask, daughter; Paula Paradis, son; Paul Paradise, brother; Allen Glidden; and her four-legged companion, Gracie.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pope Memorial Humane Society, 221 County Farm Road, Dover, N.H., 03820.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 1st from 1pm-3pm with funeral services to start at 3pm in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester NH 03867. Internment will be held at a later date.
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John Panteledes
April 13, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Field family for your lose. My see RIP
Donna Smith
April 4, 2021
Donna & Susan and Families...I'm sadden to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a precious, sweet, and loving friend to everyone. I'm forever using the recipe that says "Bertha's Recipe" for fudge..peanut butter and it never fails...just like her love...She will be missed by many. Love Harry & Donna Smith
Tom Nierzwicki
April 3, 2021
Donna & Sue and family, So sorry for your lost of your mom. She was such a sweet woman, and will be missed by all.
Elaine Shepard
April 3, 2021
Sue & Donna,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. We worked together at G.E. for many years & she was the nicest most kind loving person I had ever met. May the memories you have of her sustain you during this difficult time. She will be sorely missed. God Bless you and your family.
Linda (Murphy) Randall
April 2, 2021
Donna & Susan,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. May the happy memories you have of her bring you comfort and help see you through this very sad time.
Pam Telfer
April 1, 2021
Lindsey - my deepest condolences on the loss of your grandmother. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Lupe Emmond
April 1, 2021
Dear Sue, Donna and Family,
Our utmost condolences to all of you in the loss of your dearest mother. Such a sweet and beautiful person, always attentive and smiles whenever we run into each other. She will be missed by all who love her and her spirit will always be amongst us. Now joining her husband Ron & other loved ones who have parted. Stay strong and be peaceful for she would be that person who's a person of prayers and love and no longer suffering.
Our Heartfelt, Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you...Steve & Lupe Emmond
Donna Nason (maiden name Watson)
April 1, 2021
Dear Sue and family, So very sorry to hear of the sad passing of your mom. She was a very sweet lady and although I had not seen her in many years I never forgot how nice she was when I went over your house when we had our birthday parties, just one day apart and I still remember the nice cakes she made for you.
Sending you hugs and deepest condolences to you at this very sad time. I hope you feel peace knowing she is now happy to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven. Sincerely , your "old friend" Donna
CAROL TRASK
April 1, 2021
So sorry to hear the passing of Bertha. My condolences to the family.
Claire Lefebvre
March 31, 2021
Donna and Sue so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Bertha was a joy to be with, such a generous person. I'll always remember her smile. Rest in pease Bertha.
Robert J. Mackay
March 30, 2021
Donna and Susan,
So sorry to hear about your Mother. My deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Your mother always brightened my day when I came over to your house. She was so kind to me and treated me like one of her family. I will forever remember her kindness and compassion.
Lester sirois
March 30, 2021
Sue and Donna,sorry to hear about your mom.
I met her years ago at Ida's house on Heaton Street
My sympathies to you both and your families.
Lester
Margaret Gallagher
March 30, 2021
What fun we had at Christmas 2018... Grammie Trask enjoying the revelry of family and friends at Donna and Bill's house! We were all blessed by her presence.
I will hold you all in my heart and prayers as you adjust to life without her physical presence.
God bless you all.
Doris Provençal Lambert
March 30, 2021
Donna and Sue I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person
Tracey Daigle
March 30, 2021
Sue, My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Lisa(Grenier) Bedard
March 29, 2021
First of all I would like to send Bertha’s family my prayers and deepest and sincerest sympathies for their loss. Bertha was my church buddy with whom I had many conversations about the good old days. She loved to share the story of when she was younger and how they didn’t have much money but her mom managed to save to buy her a beautiful dress at Bebe’s Dress Shop in Rochester that was owned and ran by my 2 Great Aunts and my Grandmother for 30 years. We had a lot of remember when conversations. I would always ask her every Sunday at church( Grace Baptist) “Are you staying out of trouble or causing it”? Well now I know she is for sure because Heaven just has one of the sweetest Angels there is. Until we meet again buddyGod Bless you all Love Lisa
Susan Paradis
March 29, 2021
Miss you already
Susan Paradis
March 29, 2021
Love you mom
Laurie Graham-saad
March 29, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. RIP aunt Bertha give my dad a hug from me
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