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Laura Prendergast Obituary

Laura Prendergast

1930-2010 NORTH WALPOLE, N.H. - Laura Prendergast, 79, of Willow Street died Wednesday, July 7th at Maplewood Nursing Home.

Laura was born in Rockingham, Vt. on July 31, 1930 the daughter of Ralph and Lottie Comstock Willard. She was a graduate of Bellows Falls High School and worked for J & L Tool. She volunteered at the VA Hospital in White River Jct. and loved working at their annual Christmas Shop for Vets.

She was a member of American Legion Post 37 Auxiliary and a past member of the Catholic Daughters of America.

Mrs. Prendergast is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Prendergast, of North Walpole, N.H.; her daughters, Deborah Smith and husband, Jack, of Springfield, Vt., Linda Stewart and husband, Bill, of Charlestown, N.H., and Mary Kinson and husband, Ken, of Charlestown, N.H.; her brother, Arthur Willard, of Rockingham, Vt.; her sisters, Beryl Jackson of Springfield, Mass. and Gracie Parrott of North Walpole, N.H.; her

grandchildren Steven and Jeffrey Stewart, Melissa Stewart Grillone, Kristin and Allison Smith, and Kara Kinson Adams; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Ralph

Willard; and her sister, Irene Willard.

FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be calling hours from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 11th at FENTON & HENNESSEY FUNERAL HOME in Bellows Falls, Vt.. There will be a funeral mass 10 a.m. Monday, July 12th at St. Peter's Church in North Walpole, N.H. with the burial to follow in St Peter's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

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

Published by Brattleboro Reformer from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2010.

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July 15, 2010

John I am sorry to here of your families loss. I hope God has her place ready . Good Luck in your future. Tom Cronin Las Vegas Nv

July 11, 2010

We are very sorry to hear of Laura's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard and Althea Smith, Wilmington, VT

Kevin & Pam Willard

July 10, 2010

Sorry to hear about Aunt Laura , You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Jessica Willard Shanahan Tamara Willard Richardson

July 9, 2010

Dad, Aunt Grace and Aunt Beryl,
We're sorry and sad to hear about Aunt Laura's passing. We remember loving to go to Aunt Laura and Uncle Johns house when we were kids...it was a fun place to be. As we have done with the passing of loved ones, remember the memories that you have.

Shirley Lamphere-Rachiski

July 8, 2010

Grace & family, I am so sorry for your loss of Laura. I have many fond memories of all of your family and mine in our years living in
Gageville. You have my deepest sympathy.

rose-alice stoodley (newell)

July 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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