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Nathan Berry Obituary
Nathan graduated from Hopkinton High School in 1993 and received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from New Hampshire Technical Institute in 1996. He served as a part-time police officer for the Hopkinton and Henniker Police Departments. After graduating from the NH Police Academy, he served in the Belmont Police Department and as Senior Patrolman and Motorcycle Officer for the Amherst Police Department for thirteen years. Nathan supported and served on the staff of the NH Chiefs of Police Cadet Academy for youth interested in a future career in law enforcement.
He cared deeply about the environment, the ethical treatment of animals, rescuing greyhounds and was involved with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society focusing on saving marine wildlife and their environment. He enjoyed Bikram Yoga, hiking and backpacking with his greyhounds. Nathan will be remembered for his kind heartedness, outgoing personality, and sense of humor.
Family members include his wife, Dr. Amanda Hegnauer of Hopkinton; his parents, Gregory and Dawn (Carbonneau) Berry of Hopkinton; his grandmothers Madeline Berry of Gorham and Shirley Carbonneau of Concord. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Chester Berry and Roland Carbonneau.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, 1548 Hopkinton Rd., Hopkinton, N.H. A spring burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial Donations may be made to Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption, 14 West Swanzey Rd, Swanzey, N.H. 03446 or to the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, 1548 Hopkinton Rd, Hopkinton, N.H. 03229 for local outreach.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord.
Messages of condolence may be offered at bennettfuneral.com.
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Bobbie & Dudley Terrill
March 22, 2017
Dear Dawn: News of Nathan's passing reached us here in North Carolina. We were saddened to read of your loss. I remember him fondly at our young children's meetings....Diane McDearmid, you and I.
Blessings on all of the family. Bobbie and Dudley Terrill
March 21, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
Bob Williams
March 20, 2017
Dear Greg,
I'm so sorry that Nathan has died.
I remembered working on springs and a water pump on his IROC special Camaro several years back.
Bob Williams
Betty Desmarais
March 20, 2017
Dear Amanda, Dawn, and Greg,
I am so sorry to hear about Nate's passing. He was such a sweet and caring person.
I will always remember him as one of the boys who would come over to the house to skate board on the half pipe.
Nate, we miss you. RIP
Betty Desmarais
March 20, 2017
Dear Pastor Dawn
I was stunned and very saddened to read this in the NH Conference news this morning. My prayers are, and always will be, with you and your family.
Sue Manchester
Dona Hoar
March 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to loose a child. Treasure the memories. With prayers and sympathy. Dona Hoar
March 19, 2017
Dear Dawn and Greg, We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We are in a similar place having lost our 48 year old daughter at Christmas time 2013. Please call anytime. Marilyn and Bill Rogers 603-856-8588. We met at new members dinner.
March 19, 2017
I am saddened by the news of Nate's passing. I knew him from my time in Henniker - as a fine police officer, and a good co-worker at Danny's. He was a great guy, always smiling and cracking wise. We used to do pizza and beer night, and I am glad I got the time to get to know him. He was a gentleman, in every sense of the word. I'll miss you, Nate.
Jeri Mills
March 19, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to you Dawn and Greg. So sorry that you have lost your only son. I remember the day that Shawn tried to shovel his head and I had to take him to the hospital for stitches. Seem just like yesterday that Shawn and Nathan were playing in our woods. God Bless!! May the peace of our Lord be always with you. In Christian Love, Jeri and Ray Mills
March 18, 2017
Dear Greg & Dawn: There are no words. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda Reid Higgins
Russ and Beth Anderson
March 18, 2017
Dawn and Greg, we are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength.
March 18, 2017
Most sincere condolences to Dawn, Greg, Amanda, Madeline, Shirley, and family/friends. Linda Darnell LaPete and Heather Reid are at the GPL reading all these loving words from so many. Linda's looking forward to spending time with Mannie upon her return. You all were offered up in prayer at this morning's Women's Spirituality gathering. Please know that we of The Gorham Congregational Church, UCC, will hold Mannie in warm embrace in the days, weeks, and months to come as we continue to offer prayers for all of you.
Karen Dufault
March 18, 2017
Hi Amanda,
Dave and I are so saddened and sorry to hear of Nathan's death. I remember when Peter would have Nathan over to play many years ago. They both enjoyed being outdoors and discovering all of wonders of nature around them. We are so sorry you have lost your soul mate. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Karen Dufault
Cogan
March 17, 2017
Amanda, we are so terribly sorry for your loss. I have no fancy words. We just ache for you and your family.
Much love, Jim and Carolyn Cogan
March 17, 2017
Dear Greg and Dawn,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Nathan's death. Our prayers are with you and his wife.
Larry and Anne Gilbert
Jean Weld
March 17, 2017
Dawn & Greg: I didn't know your son, but it was so evident from his obituary & from the hundreds of friends & family who came to honor him & support you today that he was incredibly well loved & respected. There are no words that I can use to say how deeply sad I am for you both. You are such a light to our Church, and I can tell that Nathan was a light to your lives & that of his wife. May you comfort each other & share in the golden memories of his amazing life. And lean on the comfort of your loving community at First Church.
Kristie Smugereski
March 17, 2017
Amanda, deepest condolences to you and your family.
Regina Paradis
March 17, 2017
Amanda,
I was so saddened to hear of Nathan's death. My heart goes out to you and your families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roland & Louise Landry
March 17, 2017
Dear Amanda, Dawn & Greg...
We knew Nate when he was a student at Hopkinton High. He was a good friend of our daughter, Emily. Nate was always a welcome guest in our home. It was evident even then that he was good and caring person.
Andrew Hoeveler
March 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Amanda, Dawn & Gregory for your loss. My oldest memories of childhood in Hopkinton all involve Nathan. He was my closest childhood friend - we lived two houses away and spent countless hours in the forests and streams near our homes. He taught me which leaves were "checkerberry" leaves that could be chewed like a mint leaf, and other plants called "quicksilver" that look like silver when submerged in the rushing water of the stream. His love of nature continued into his adulthood and I'm happy to learn about his passion for conservation and greyhounds. We didn't keep in touch over the years, but I'm happy to hear that he became a police officer. We often used to pretend we were junior officer cadets, and report broken windows to Hopkinton's finest. Those same men in blue were probably delighted to have Nathan on the force so many years later. You will be deeply missed, my old friend.
Michelle Pickering
March 17, 2017
Rest Easy Nate, I remember you from years ago when you were a rookie on Hopkinton PD, stopping into Mr Mikes. My prayers are with your friends and family.
March 17, 2017
We were so sorry to learn of Nathans' death. We are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. Everett & Linda Sims
Karen Tuthill
March 16, 2017
Thank you Nate for serving us in Amherst. You were always kind; a good listener. We miss you. Rest peacefully.
Scott, Karen and Geoffrey Tuthill
Amherst, NH
Kim/ and TD Bank
March 16, 2017
I am deeply saddened by officer Nate's passing. He was a familiar face at our bank. He always would park out back when coming to visit and was so kind and friendly.. It saddens all of us deeply at our location to learn of his passing... Our sympathies to all the Amherst PD and Nate's friends and family
Jonathan & Margaret Briggs
March 16, 2017
Amanda,
Our deepest sympathy on Nate's passing. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Sending much love and peace your way.
Jon & Meg
March 16, 2017
Amanda, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Emeran Langmaid
March 16, 2017
Officer Barry was known as Tea Cop in our cafe in Amherst, as he always ordered tea. We are so sorry for your loss.
Rabbi Eric Cohen
March 16, 2017
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I am keeping Nathan's family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
March 16, 2017
Amanda, Greg & Dawn, Sending you lots of Love, Prayers & Strength.
Jim & Kathi Schoch
Arlene & Gary Folsom
March 16, 2017
Our hearts go out to you, we are so very sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
March 16, 2017
I am so sorry for your great loss and suffering. Deepest heartfelt sympathy to family and friends.
Kathy Bell
March 16, 2017
Dear Amanda,
Please know we are praying for you and your family.
Gittens-Jones family
March 16, 2017
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within"
Maya Angelou
Thank you for blessing my friend Amanda with your light and presence. We did not get to meet you after the wedding, but you and Amanda glowed golden on that special day atop Mont Sunapee. I will always remember the butterflies, the view and your handsome face. Thank you for shining your light in our life time. You chose to leave now but we were blessed and we were honored to meet you. Rest In Peace.
Beverly Robie
March 16, 2017
Dawn and Greg,
You are in my thoughts and payers during this difficult time.
chris kimball
March 16, 2017
Gregg Dawn and Amanda
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not been I contact with Nate for years but he was a good friend for many years growing up. He could always make you laugh and he will be missed.
David Foster
March 16, 2017
He was such a cheerful and funny person to be around. My condolences to His entire Family. You are all in my prayers.
Audrey Watjen
March 15, 2017
Dawn, please accept my condolences to you and your family for your deep loss. If I can offer comfort in any way, please just ask.
"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?" -- Khalil Ghibran.
Kathy Houghton
March 15, 2017
I am in shock, I just saw this, Oh my God, I am so sorry....I knew Nate when I was on Hopk Fire....such a great guy!
Scott Hilliard
March 15, 2017
To Nate's family. I am sorry for your loss I enjoyed a friendship with Nate he was so helpful when I got elected. We shared many laughs and good times I will pray for Nate and all of your family. God has earned another great Angel. Sheriff Scott Hilliard Merrimack County
Larry Smith
March 15, 2017
Dawn and family,
I was so sad to learn about Nathan's death.
Sounds like he was a terrific guy. My wife and I join with so many others to let you know that we are pulling for you and keeping you in our prayers. God bless.
Kathy Smith
March 15, 2017
Dear Dawn & Greg,
So very sad not to be able to be with you at Nathan's service as I will be away. My heart goes out to you and will hold you in my thoughts and prayers. What a huge loss for you all. I remember him as a very special young man. Sending love-
Thomas Yestramski Jr
March 15, 2017
Namaste. I am so sorry for your loss, Nate was a great man. I can remember going to the police cadet academy with him. We were roommates. He was well known by the instructors. I have never seen a person do as many push ups as he did. It is one of my best memories. He will be missed.
Michelle (Lewis) Ried
March 15, 2017
Dear Amanda, Dawn, and Greg, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Nate was too good for this world. My heart aches for you all. In my prayers always...
Linda Towers
March 15, 2017
We were so sad and shocked to hear of Nathan's passing. Although we haven't been in touch for many years we have fond memories of those babies and toddlers getting together. We send our love and sympathy to you Dawn and Greg and to his wife. Love, Linda, Craig, Kristen and Kate Towers
Karen formerly from Dr. Sam's
March 15, 2017
I was saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Nate. He will be remembered as a kind person with an easy smile. I am very sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers.
Laurinda Kwan
March 15, 2017
Amanda, there are no words to describe how heartbroken I am for you & your family. I am sorry I never had a chance to meet Nathan, but can only imagine if you chose to share your life with him how incredible he was. I can tell how happy he made you & I loved seeing that ear-to-ear smile of yours. We send our love & prayers to you during this difficult time. You are a strong & powerful woman - remember that.
Much love,
Laurinda, Mike, Kanyon & Raidyn
Faith Flint
March 15, 2017
Dawn and family, sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
March 15, 2017
Dawn and Greg,
Our hearts go out to you in this very difficult time, he was a gentleman through and through. He will truly be missed.
Sandy and Jessi Weld
March 15, 2017
Our condolences to Amanda and family. Very sad to lose such a wonderful man.
Cameron and Nancy Hoyt
March 15, 2017
Nate, We are so sad but thank you for the many years of protecting the Town Of Amherst. You will missed by all.Rest in peace.
Tom & Marie Grella
J
March 15, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katie
March 15, 2017
Amanda, my Thoughts and Prayers are with you and Nathan's family. I know he made you very happy and this is such a huge loss. I pray everyday forward will give you healing and comfort during your time of grief.
Chief (Ret) Ira Migdal
March 15, 2017
Rest in Peace Nate. To Amanda and Nate's parents please accept my condolences. It was an absolute pleasure hiring and training Nathan as a Hopkinton Officer and I was certain Nate would be a shining star, worthy of the badge and Oath of Office from the first day we met. Nate was compassionate, caring, honest and brave, traits necessary to be a good Officer and Nate's service will now be sorely missed. My heart, as is many is broken, but you left us with so many fond memories Nate that those memories will carry us through.
Wendy Savoie
March 15, 2017
Our deepest condolences to his friends and family. We both worked with Nate, and he was a wonderful young man. Godspeed, buddy.....
Craig Price
March 14, 2017
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Nate's passing. He was always a good kid and I have nothing but good memories of him as we grew up in town together. Thoughts and prayers to his Mom and Dad.
Chief (Ret.) Ira Migdal
March 14, 2017
My condolences to Nate's family. I gave Nate his start in Police work and from day one I knew he was someone special. Nate had the traits only true Police Officers display; he was compassionate, caring, honest, level headed and brave. I am in absolute shock and crushed by this news but I remember the fond, and many times funny memories of Nate to ease the pain. Rest in Peace Nathan, as you travel on your way to Heaven. We here left behind will survive remembering with fondness and love your kind soul.
Walter Colby
March 14, 2017
Our thought and prayers go out to the Berry family. Always a man with a warm smile, and a generous soul, the community of Amherst has lost a compassionate civil servant.
Cecily McNair
March 14, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to the Berry Family in your time of loss. Rest easy Nate you will be missed.
Jerry and Mel Smith
March 14, 2017
Rest in peace, Nate . . . our sincere sympathy to your family and friends during this difficult time.
Leigh Polish
March 14, 2017
I am so sorry for your unthinkable loss. There truly are no words that can do justice to your heartache and pain at this time. I can only believe that God needed Nathan in heaven and called upon him to help as only he could. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for you and I pray that God will carry you gently and hold you in the palm of his hand. Deepest love.
Apryl Mahoney Carr
March 14, 2017
My prayers to the families. So many memories with you Nathan. I pray you are at peace now my friend. I hope you know how truely loved you were by all that you knew you. You will be missed.
Jen Witaszek-Resio
March 14, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Pamela Carruthers
March 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Nate's family. My late husband, Robert Carruthers, worked with Nate at the HPD. Nate, may God bless you and keep you in His love and light and grant you peace.
Jane Sherwin
March 14, 2017
I am so very sorry for this most difficult and unexpected loss...I am sending you my hearflelt love and prayers. Nathan will now be the special angel watching over you. God bless you.
March 14, 2017
RIP, Officer Berry. You will be missed in Amherst. Wendy Hunt
March 14, 2017
Amanda, my Deepest and most Sincere Sympathies to you, and to the rest of Nathan's family! I'm at a loss for words but I'll say my thoughts will be continuously with you, and I pray that God comforts you in your grief. Love, Ross Merchant
March 14, 2017
Amanda, my Deepest and most Sincere Sympathies to you, and to the rest of Nathan's family! I'm at a loss for words but I'll say my thoughts will be continuously with you, and I pray that God comforts you in your grief.
Tracey Donnelly Poole
March 14, 2017
Thoughts and Prayers... Another life taken too soon. I've known Nate since High School. He was a great person with so much more to give. R.I.P Nate... you will never be forgotten.
Bruce & Kim Diamond
March 14, 2017
Nate, we will miss your warm smile and dear friendship. You were a great man, civil servant and true friend. God bless your soul and may those close to you find peace.
Matthew Hoeveler
March 14, 2017
My brother and I used to play with Nathan when we lived down the street from him in Hopkinton, but I lost touch after we moved away. It makes me happy that he ended up becoming a Police Officer, he was always the "guard" when we played pretend. It seemed to be something that he felt drawn toward. It seems that he grew into a remarkable man.
Fay Davison
March 14, 2017
Such sad news, may God be with you and give strength to your family
Debi Rapson
March 14, 2017
Saying our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time may seem hollow, but I know that God will carry you until you can all walk on your own again. Hold on to the better times, the happy times, and know that we are all with you in love and in spirit.
Hugs and much love,
Jeff, Debi & TJ Rapson
Noelle Pelillo
March 14, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Nate's passing. He was one of the most kind, caring, sensitive, funny, people I've ever known. Even as a kid, he was so kind. He is loved and has left a huge hole in this world. Heaven just received a wonderful angel. My sympathies to his family.
March 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Nathan's passing. He was such a carefree and special guy esp when I knew him from HHS. I haven't seen him in years but I followed his posts on facebook. Rest in peace Nate, Luv you......Linda Gallaher
Terry April
March 14, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Officer Berry's passing. I got to know him through his visits through Clark School in Amherst. Nate would always stop in the office to chat and I so enjoyed seeing him pull up on his motorcycle! He just wasn't the same in a cruiser! Nate would walk through the halls of the school and interact with all of the students and staff. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
R McNeill
March 14, 2017
Sending sincere Condolences on behalf of Blue Reapers Motorcycle Club, NH South Chapter. Thank you for your Service, and Godspeed.
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