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Sophie Wilson Obituary
Born in Manchester, on Sept. 4, 1921, Sophie was the daughter of Walter and Antonina Byk. She attended Manchester Central High School and the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 1942. Following graduation, she moved to Groveton, where she taught high school social studies. There she met Francis (Frank), her future husband. The couple married in Key West, Fla., in 1945. While Frank served in the U.S. Navy, Sophie worked for the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., and joined the Army Signal Corps.
After returning to New Hampshire, Sophie spent the next 20 years raising her children. When she returned to teaching, she taught French at Epping High School for more than 20 years, retiring in 1983. Sophie will forever be remembered as "Madame Wilson" to her students. After retirement, she volunteered her time at the Senior Center in Exeter, Exeter Hospital, and tutored those in need of Polish language instruction. She was a parishioner of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Exeter.
Sophie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy.
She was predeceased by her daughter Nancy Cushman, grandson Christopher Wilson, and brother Joseph Byk.
Sophie is survived and deeply missed by her husband, Frank of Exeter; two sons Frank Jr. and wife Debbie of North Sandwich and Jack and wife, Rae of Las Cruces, N.M.; "Gram" to five grandchildren, Cristine Topping, Brittany Sobey, Andrew Wilson, Karoline Wilson and Amy Wilson, along with four great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Max, Maddox, and Adrian; sisters Evelyn Heleniak and Annette Currie of Manchester, and brother Walter Radcliffe of Nashua, and many nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: A graveside service will be privately held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NHSPCA, P.O. Box 196, Stratham, 03885.
Brewitt Funeral Home, Exeter, s handling the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.brewittfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sophie Wilson
Kay Bilodeau
April 7, 2013
I will always remember "Madame" as one of the best teachers I ever had at Epping High. Sometimes in French class it would get a little "noisy" with our discussions and all of a sudden we would notice "Madame" standing there with her arms crossed and a foot tapping on the floor. Needless to say, we would quiet right down. She will be missed.
Victoria Dollard
April 6, 2013
Madame was a wonderful teacher to so many children. I was very fortunate to have her as my french teacher for several years. I will always remember her warm smile as we entered her classroom everyday. She was a very special person and she will always live in our hearts.
Jill Martino
March 30, 2013
To Cristine and family; I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and loss. I met "Gram" the first time at Cristine's wedding in NH. I remember her making her famous "Cinnamon Chick Muffins" for me and we joked with her about her love of moose. She was a very loving and caring lady and I can only imagine the sense of loss this brings to your family. She will be greatly missed but always remembered. Love,
Jill
Kim Wadleigh Myers
March 30, 2013
Au Revoir Madame Wilson
Nancy Cushman
March 30, 2013
I will love you forever Mom, Love Nancy.
Robert Low
March 28, 2013
I will always remember Madame's passionate and caring teaching. She didn't let you get away with anything and always made sure she had your attention. "No franglais Robert"!
A great teacher and a great lady.
Au Revoir Madame, Dieu vous benisse.
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