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Madeleine Tillery Obituary
She was born Feb. 2, 1928 in Rochester, N.H., the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Laura (Larochelle) Bisson. Madeleine was a lifelong resident of Rochester and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. She loved cooking, baking and being a homemaker but most of all her family.
Members of her family include her husband of 71+ years, John Tillery; son, John W. Tillery and wife Dee; daughter, Karen Tufts and husband David; daughter of heart, Susan Copp Silva; grandchildren, Jessica Cole and husband Nicholas, Jeffrey Tufts, Kaitlin Tufts, Joshua Tufts and fiancée Katie Gramigna; sister, Florence Stevens and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at a later date (Due to Covid-19) in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Rochester, N.H.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Cornerstone VNA and Hospice, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867.
Arrangements are under 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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Michelle (Stevens) Chown
April 14, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sandra Stone Barry
April 9, 2020
Sincere condolences to the entire Tillery Family. Growing up on Dewey St. was special and Mrs. Tillery was certainly a large part of our years. As we aged, she always remember me and we had lovely conversations. Stay strong...
Donna Leclair
April 8, 2020
our deepest sympathy goes out to John and family
Madeline was a sweet and wonderful woman ,will always remember the summer picnics at Moody beach
with many family members,she will always be in our hearts.GEORGETTE BOUCHARD ,DONNA LECLAIR
Linda Sherman
April 6, 2020
She was such a,wonderful lady and neighbor and great friend to my Mom! She will be missed! Love and condolences to her wonderful family. Love Lin and Jim Sherman
Judy Bober
April 6, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. I feel sad for her wonderful husband John and her family. Prayers sent and hugs.
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