Merrimack, New Hampshire
1933 - 2009
MERRIMACK -- Arlen Anthony Jarry, 75, died July 13, 2009, at home after a long illness.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 13, 1933, to Edward and Avis Olive (Anthony) Jarry.
Mr. Jarry was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, and a charter and life member of Merrimack VFW Post 8641 and a member of American Legion Post 98, Merrimack.
He was also a member and past president of the Last Rest Cemetery Assoc.
Mr. Jarry was a longtime resident of Merrimack. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Merrimack and a life member of the Masonic lodge in Nashua.
He was employed by the Merrimack Village District from 1964 until retiring in 1999 as superintendant and was a member of the New Hampshire Water Works Association and New England Water Works Association.
Following retirement, he worked part-time for construction firms as a supervisor.
IN HIS LIFE: In addition to his parents, Mr. Jarry was predeceased by a son, Robert Jarry, in 2002, and by a brother, John Jarry.
Members of his family include his wife of 55 years, Marjory (McDonald) Jarry of Merrimack, four sons and daughters in-law, David and Sandra Jarry, of Dunstable, Mass., Steven and Wendy Jarry of Merrimack, Daniel and Maddy Jarry of Amherst and Kenneth and Mary Jarry of Merrimack; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Barbara and Gus Costas of Enfield, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: There are no calling hours.
A graveside service in Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack, is Thursday at 10 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 22 Prospect St., Nashua 03060.
The George R. Rivet Funeral Home in Merrimack is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, go to rivetfuneralhome.com.
Rest in Peace, Arlen!
We'll miss you and are sorry we couldn't be there for you when you most needed us.
Rise & Nick Scheurich
August 02, 2009 | Pikesville, MD
Kenny- Dean and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughs are with you.
Dean and Tricia Uhlman
July 20, 2009
To Arlens Family,
My heart goes out to all of you.My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.Arlen was a good man,great father and a true friend. I so enjoyed our conversation a short time ago in Goffstown.When ever I think of "the good old days in Merrimack" Arlen always comes to mind.He will truly be missed.
Paul K Zyla
Paul Zyla
July 17, 2009 | Meredith, NH
July 16, 2009
To Arlen's family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a remarkable man. I met Arlen two years ago, and my life has been enriched by knowing him. His passing has left a hole in the world. I will miss him.
Sandra Pike, President
Hill Top Cooperative, Inc.
Sandra Pike
July 16, 2009 | Raymond, NH
Dear Dan and family
We are sorry for the loss of your Dad/husband. Having lost my Dad I know it is difficult. You will always miss him. Please remember more than anything else he loved all of you and felt your love too. That is what's most important. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Sandy, Don, Michael, and Nick Shepard
July 16, 2009
I'm very sorry to hear of your dad passing away! And will never forget the fun times our family had at your house playing basketball! And it was always nice to chat with him!
Steve Poulin
July 15, 2009 | Chelmsford, MA
I am so sorry for the loss you are all experiencing right now. I know how much it hurts to lose someone you love very much. I remember all the fun times we had at your home and in your pool. My love and prayers to all of you.
Margie Rowe
July 15, 2009 | Hollis, NH
Although it has been several years since I have lived in Merrimack, I continue to carry many warm memories of the Jarry family from high school. I always felt welcome in your home. I pray that Bob and Arlin are together now, strong and happy...waiting for us to join them. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies.
Lori Decato Roth
July 15, 2009 | Gorham, ME
Dave,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's death. we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Dennis& Eileen Bowes, Nashua NH
July 15, 2009
