Rebecca E. "Becky" Hildreth

1941 - 2017

CANTERBURY – Rebecca E. "Becky" Hildreth, 75, formerly of Canterbury, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at the Peabody Home in Franklin after a period of declining health.

"Becky," as she was known by, was born in Concord on Oct. 29, 1941, a daughter of Lucian and Ellen (Nelson) Hildreth. She graduated from Concord High School Class of 1959 and earned her bachelors' degree from Principia College in Illinois in 1963.

She worked as a nurse for the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Chestnut Hill, Mass., for many years. She came back to Canterbury where she was a nurse for the local visiting nurses association for several years before retiring.

Becky was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord where she served as Second Reader.

Becky loved to travel, whether it was going to Florida with her parents or on trips with her brother, Joel. She enjoyed traveling to Europe and Japan. She was especially fond of her little dog, Minka.

Becky was predeceased by her parents and her brother David.

She is survived by her brother, Joel, who were best friends; a nephew, Jeff, and his children, Eve and Elijah, all of Wisconsin; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Canterbury. A time of fellowship will follow at the Parish House in Canterbury Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 33 School St., Concord, NH 03301 or the Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Bennett Funeral Home of Concord.

Online condolences can be expressed at bennettfuneral.com.