ROCHESTER, N.H. - Althea Virginia Dunbar Chisholm, 90, of Franklin Street passed away Wednesday Nov. 25, 2020 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 29, 1930 in Newton, Mass. the daughter of the late Emdon and Edith (Richards) Dunbar.

Many considered Althea the original Martha Stewart. She had a talent for making beautiful creations from everyday items and her skills as a seamstress were cherished. She spent hours tending her gardens and brought smiles to all who passed by her home.

Althea spent her life caring for her family as wife, mother, caretaker and grandmother. She was the family historian. Her recollections of our family history was remarkable and valued.

The widow of Fred Harry Chisholm who passed in 2016, she is survived by daughters, Cindy (Robert) Corriveau, Wendy (Richard) Clough; grandchildren, Tracy Taif (Abe), Kristen Clough (Eddie Goodman), Kevin Clough (Laura); great grandchildren, Nicholas McKinnon, Aden Taif and many beloved nieces, nephews and special friend, Marion Taylor.

Due to Covid-19, a private graveside service will be held and a celebration of life for family and friends will take place at a safer future date.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 902 Portland Street, Rochester, NH 03868.

Cindy and Wendy would like to thank Wentworth Homecare and Hospice for their wonderful care and support for the past two years. You are all greatly appreciated.

Arrangements are under to care of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.edgerlyfh.com.

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Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Althea Chisholm

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22 Entries

Diane Grassett

December 8, 2020

Cindy and Wendy, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you both as well as your families.

Jim & Joanne Gray

December 7, 2020

Dear Cindy and Wendy,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your families. Your Mom was one of a kind!! She was so sweet and quiet — but could rule with an iron fist!! She must have been so proud of you. The love, time and care that you gave her is an example to everyone who knows you!! May all of your memories be happy ones. You are in our prayers.

Kathy Flanagan

December 1, 2020

Wendy & Cindy, my brothers & I are deeply sorry for your loss. Your Mom is definitely @ peace & w/your Dad. Mum always called her Dunny. Your Mom&Dad were great neighbors as were you & Cindy. You all will hold a very special place in my heart!! Your Mom may now Rest In Peace
Love & God Bless ❤

Doreen Sceggell

December 1, 2020

Dear Cindy and Wendy, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a lovely lady. We were so blessed when Dottie and the Chisholm family became part of our lives. Thinking of you, Doreen, Darlene and Diane

Donnie Joy

December 1, 2020

Cindy, Wendy and families,
Wanted to let you know we're thinking of you at this time. Your Mom, and your Dad, always treated us so nice when we were kids and feeling a little out of place at times. She was always so sweet and I only wish I had more opportunity to see just how talented she was. She was always "Dunny" to me thanks to your aunt "Dotty". So thankful I had the opportunity to know her.

Donnie & Gayle Joy

Dave Lemay

November 30, 2020

Wendy and Cindy,
I think your mom is one of the 2 or 3 people I have known that always greeted me with a smile and a kind word. I know the sacrifices you guys have made the past few years to care for her and I am sure you never thought of them as sacrifices. That is what makes you both special people.
Dave

The Melanson family

November 30, 2020

Dear Cindy, Wendy and families, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, we will miss her working in her gardens so early in the morning, and her friendly "hello's", there were so many of them over the last 60 years. May she rest in peace.

Marlene Brooks

November 30, 2020

Many prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Wendy. So very sorry for the loss of your mom.

Annette & Chris Hope-Ross

November 30, 2020

Thinking of you all - sending love and hugs!

Katrin Fulginiti

November 30, 2020

Dear Wendy and Cindy, husbands, and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of your mom Althea. She was loved and cared for deeply by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Terri and Mike O'Brien

November 30, 2020

Wendy and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve & Cherie Gagne

November 30, 2020

Deepest sympathies to you Cindy,Bob and family god bless.

Rev. Robert Lefebvre, Jr.

November 30, 2020

Cindy and family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She is in a far better place now and rest in the arms of God. Take care and God bless you during this time of loss.

Lindsey and Randy Nadeau

November 29, 2020

Condolences to you Cindy, Bob and the rest of your family. We are very blessed to have such great neighbors like you.

Marion, Ron Taylor

November 29, 2020

Cindy and Wendy your mother was my dearest friend Tracy and Nicky always thought of her as their adopted grandmother. She was so lovable, kind and always there for us. I will miss our visits and talks. We loved her with all our hearts, and she will be remember with fondest memories.
Marion, Ron and family

Elizabeth Willard

November 28, 2020

Dear Cindy, Wendy and families, we want to send along our prayers and sympathy to all of you. We will always remember Althea with great affection. She was a lovely neighbor when we all grew up in East Rochester. Jackie also sends along her condolences. We will remember your Mom in our house every year when we hang our Christmas wreath that she made for the Bethany Methodist sale a few years ago. May you all find peace this holiday season.

Stephen Foster

November 28, 2020

My sincere condolences to the entire Chisholm family. My prayers are with you all.

Margie & Ron Turner

November 28, 2020

Condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Mikey

November 28, 2020

Aunt dunny. I am going to miss you and will never forget all my cherished memories, you were like a second mom. say hi to uncle harry and sir cedric ..

Jenn Jackson

November 28, 2020

My condolences to Cindy, Wendy and the whole family. I feel blessed to have been a part of this sweet lady’s life. ❤❤❤

John and Julie Tompson

November 28, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with your family

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