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Anne Prendergast Obituary
Bow, NH - Anne Margaret (Skeffington) Prendergast, 90, of Bow, NH died June 24th, 2024 after a sudden illness.
Born in Manchester, NH. Anne was the daughter of the late Michael and Gladys (Cheney) Skeffington.
After graduating from Manchester Central High School in 1951. Anne went on to earn her certification in nursing in 1954 from the Nashua Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she was the recipient of the Florence Nightingale medal of honor.
When she wasn't caring for patients at the Concord Hospital, the NH Hospital, or the NH Odd Fellows Home, Anne and her husband John Patrick Prendergast (married in 1954) raised (6) children in Concord, NH. Eileen McGuirk (Douglas) of Danvers, MA, Noreen Lavorgna (Stephen) of Rollinsford NH, Timothy Prendergast of Newark NJ, Joseph Prendergast (Claudia) of Allenstown NH, John Prendergast and his partner Carol Woodman of Eliot ME, and Maureen Prendergast and her husband Paul Deguise of Amherst NH.
Anne was also a grandmother to Erin, Brian, Peter, Carly, Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Dillon. She also enjoyed a generation of great-grandchildren: Gianna, Kinley, Rowen, and Braelyn. She looked forward to the arrival of great granddaughter Valentina, expected Oct. 2024.
Anne grew up the 5th eldest of (9) siblings: Mary Trumble, Virginia Myette, William Skeffington, John Skeffington, Helen Grady, Norma Charest, Jean O'Neil Skeffington, and Maureen Cassidy.
Anne also enjoyed a great number of nieces and nephews, of whom she was very proud, a special few who also called her godmother. She also had a number of dear brothers and sisters-in-law.
Anne was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband John, their daughter Eileen, Anne's brothers John and William, and sisters Jean, Helen, Mary, and Virginia.
"As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the mind, soul, heart, and body of our patients. They may forget your name but they will never forget how you made them feel."- Maya Angelou
Mom, sister, aunt, godmother, friend, thank you for taking care of us all…you will be forever missed.
A visiting hour will be held Thursday, July 18th, from 9:30am to 10:30am at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St. Concord.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am at Christ the King, St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 South Main St., Concord.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anne Prendergast
Judith Anne Skeffington Basiliere Burke
August 18, 2024
Loved you so much Aunt Anne. You were the very best among the Skeffington's. You will be missed. Your grace, your kindness and your sweet voice was always appreciated and helpful. Rest In Eternal Peace ❤ AMEN .
Judith Burke
July 11, 2024
I love you Aunt Anne. You were the very best among us. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. Love, your God child Judith Anne Skeffington Basiliere Burke.
Maxine Skeffington-Schoales
July 5, 2024
I never had the honor of meeting Anne in person, but we did exchange phone calls and letters. I heard many fond memories about her from my dad, including the many times that he would call her and wake her up in the middle of the night to chat, because he'd forgotten about the 3-hour time change. At the end of dad's life, she was the one who called and talked me through the difficult decisions and offered support, even though she was also losing a brother. There are no words to describe how much I appreciated her. Wishing her family comfort in their memories. Rest in peace Aunt Anne.
Russell Maloney
July 4, 2024
My deepest sympathy to all of Anne's family and friends. I know she will be missed by all.
J. Cheney
July 2, 2024
To the Prendergast Family. I just read the obituary of Anne. So sorry for the loss of a great caring, compassionate person. Though I have never met her nor your family, I do know she is a relative of mine from far back (Johnathan Dustin Cheney). She seemed to of lived life to its fullest and like most of my relatives, a good long life to be able to see her bigger family now. She cared for so many people during her career as well. May she continue to live in all of her family lives into the future. She is now at peace with God Almighty.
Donna Vittands
July 1, 2024
Sincere and heartfelt wishes to you and the girls on the loss of your mother,their grandmother and great-grandmother . She must have been a very special lady to have raised successive generations of such strong, caring women. Sending much love to all of you!
Marianne King Jordan
July 1, 2024
Tim, I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing. May she rest in peace. Hugs.
Tom McKoan
July 1, 2024
Mrs. Prendergast was a wonderful woman who made my first year of teaching so much easier. I had her son, John, as a student, and "flying blind" through the year, with much guidance from Mrs. Prendergast, I made it through, to teach for 28 years. She was one of the most understanding parents I ever met. My condolences go out to John and the rest of her family
Cathy Mahon
July 1, 2024
Tim and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing. I hope the happy memories will bring you peace and comfort. Hugs.
Linda McGuire
June 30, 2024
Noreen,
What a sweet woman your mom was. I am so deeply sorry for your tremendous loss. You and your family are in my prayers for peace and comfort. Much love my dear friend...
Mary Caldwell
June 30, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. MY Anne’s light and love remain with you forever.
Patty Skeffington
June 29, 2024
Aunt Anne was a very special, kind, and loving person! My entire family is saddened for her famliy’s lose. We all loved you very much, and always will. ❤
Bernard Dodd
June 29, 2024
I knew Anne quite well. She was the most forgiving person I ever met. I once asked her, "What did you think of Adolph Hitler?" She replied, "Nice painter." That's the way Anne was. Forgiving. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Always, your friend, Bernard
Brenda & Melinda Skeffington & McDevitt
June 28, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Aunt Anne, she was a compassionate, thoughtful, caring person and we will miss her. We are praying comfort for her family and friends. Psalm147:3 "He heals brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
July 1, 2024
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