Rindge, NH
Gertrude M. Jorgensen, 83, of Cathedral Road in Rindge died on Sunday May 22, 2005 after a period of failing health.
She was born on April 10, 1922 in Gilsum, NH, daughter of Alonzo and Romie (Bolio) Hill, and had attended schools in the Gilsum area.
Mrs. Jorgensen was very fond of the Monadnock Region and had lived in many of the towns in the area before settling in Rindge in 1982.
She enjoyed making puzzles, bird watching, reading, and knitting, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Jorgensen was previously married to William Hooper, Earl F. Hammond, Sr. who died in 1970, and John Jorgensen who died in 1980. Her sister Catherine Budzik and her brother Alonzo Hill also died earlier.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Elaine Ross of Winchester, NH and Gloria Marrotte of Rindge, NH with whom she lived; 5 sons, Romie D. Hammond of Richmond, NH, James Hooper of Ft. Myers, FL, David Hooper of Winchester, NH, Earl F. Hammond, Jr. of Richmond, NH, and Michael J. Hammond of Fitzwilliam, NH; 18 Grandchildren, 5 Step-Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren, 7 Step-Great-Grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Armstrong of Keene, NH, Pauline Mousley of Alstead, NH and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday May 27, 2005, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 33 River Street, (Route 202) Jaffrey.
Following calling hours, a Graveside Service will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery on Richmond Road (Route 119) in Winchester at 2:00 PM. Rev. Fred Laughman, Pastor of the Pioneer Baptist Church in Brattleboro, VT will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Jorgensen’s name to Hospice at HCS, PO Box 496, Peterborough, NH 03458.
To view Mrs. Jorgensen’s online memorial, send a condolence to her family, or for more information or directions, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com
