Rochester, New Hampshire
1925 - 2010
Rochester: Lena Eleanor Schwengel, 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on February 19, 2010, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Lena was the daughter of Idella (Henderson) and Walter Wyman; she was born and raised in Somersworth, NH on March 16, 1925. She was educated in Somersworth, NH and graduated from Somersworth High.
She was survived by her son, Michael Hinkle of Springdale AR, daughter, Jane Gadbois and son-in-law, Richard Gadbois, Sr. of Rochester, NH, son Lester Hinkle, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Millie Hinkle of Valley Center, CA, and daughter Cheryl Hinkle of Fayetteville, AR. She was also survived by four grandchildren, Richard Gadbois, Jr., Lori West, Jon Hinkle and Stephanie Carson and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Raymond Schwengel, long time companion.
She was predeceased by her husband, Al Schwengel, brothers, Thomas Wyman, Walter Wyman, Jr. and sisters, Thel Vollkommer and Idella Bragdon.
The family will be having a celebration of Lena’s life on Friday, February 26th starting at 6pm at the home of Jane and Richard Gadbois.
Memorial donations can be made to Amy’s Treat, 144 Oxford Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801 www.amystreat.org in Lena Schwengel’s name. Arrangements are under the direction of Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover, NH to sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com
Uncle Ray,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of you, Aunt Lee, and the motorhome. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda McAbee
March 01, 2010 | El Paso, TX
Jane,Dick and family
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Paul,Carolyn Bandouveres and family
February 26, 2010
Gram,
We truly enjoyed the time we got to spend with you in NH. The kids will think of you every time they look to the moon. Please watch over them throughout their lives. We love and miss you.
Lori, Scott
Libby, Sophie and Gabe
February 24, 2010
Aunt Jane, Uncle Dick and Family,
My mom told me about your mom, I am sorry for your loss.
Aaron Weitzman
aaron weitzman
February 23, 2010 | Greensburg, PA
Dear Jane and family;
We are so sorry for you loss,Lee was a wonderful woman, I Loved her adorable nature, I will miss her, With deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Marek + Teri
teri weitzman-filip
February 23, 2010 | Rochester, NH
Lee; Mom had a good life, she lived a long time and was healthy and happy. I'm glad to say she didn't suffer a long painful illness. She was a mother, grandmother, sister and above all, a friend. She will be sorely missed.
Les and Millie Hinkle
Lester Hinkle
February 23, 2010 | Valley Center, CA
