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Edwin R. Somero

1937 - 2019

Edwin R. Somero obituary, 1937-2019, New Ipswich, NH

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

33 River Street

Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Edwin Somero Obituary

NEW IPSWICH - Edwin R. Somero, 81, a lifelong resident of New Ipswich, died July 22, 2019, in his home after a period of declining health.

Born on Oct. 3, 1937, in New Ipswich, he was the son of the late Eino and Femmie (Hermanson) Somero.

Raised and educated locally, Edwin graduated from Appleton Academy in 1955. He later attended the Thompson School of Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Edwin worked at various horticulture jobs, Simon Saw & Steel, and New Hampshire Employment Security.

In addition to his parents, Edwin was predeceased by his siblings, Mildred Henault, Irvin (Natalie) Somero, Bill (Elaine) Somero, Arthur Somero and Glen Somero and in-laws Miriam Somero, Rueben Seppanen and Arne Hintsala.

Family members include his siblings, Ingrid Seppanen Hintsala, Ray Somero, and Earl (Maria) Somero; his brother-in-law Ben Henault; his sister-in-law Tanya Somero; and nieces, nephews and a host of brothers and sisters in faith.

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SERVICES: Calling hours are Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church, 34 Beechwood Road, New Ipswich. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at noon. Burial will be in the Central Cemetery after the funeral service.

To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Jul. 25, 2019.

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Lou & Ann Greenberg

July 25, 2019

To our dear friend, Ed,
We will miss our monthly lunches and our shared laughs and discussions. Over the past 45 years, Ann's "care packages" have gone home with you. You will be sadly missed, and you were a real gentleman. Your Friends, Lou & Ann Greenberg

William Poole

July 25, 2019

So sorry to hear about Mr. Somero passing, he was a frequent guest in my shop, steering clear of the sweets in favor of conversation, I truly enjoyed his company, he will be missed.

Jane Kincaid

July 25, 2019

So sorry to hear of Edwin's passing.He used to come to the Post Office when I worked there & talk Finnish to me.My sincere sympathy to his loved ones.

The Cournoyer Family

July 25, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church

34 Beechwood Road, New Ipswich, NH

Jul

26

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church

34 Beechwood Road, New Ipswich, NH

Funeral services provided by:

Cournoyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center

33 River Street P.O. Box 486, Jaffrey, NH 03452-0486

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