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Megan Scanlon Obituary
Born July 21, 1991, in Dover, the daughter of Kevin A. and Deborah A. (Desmond) Scanlon, she resided in Farmington all her life. A graduate of Farmington High School, she served as Class President for three years. While in high school, Megan participated in many clubs and activities including volleyball and softball. She was inducted into the National Honor Society, a member of the Spanish Club and had been selected from FHS to be named NHIAA female scholar athlete. She was attending the University of New Hampshire, on the dean's list, majoring in occupational therapy.
She was employed as a waitress at Granite Steak and Grill in Rochester and she had worked at her family business "LJ & Me" Coffee Shop & Laundromat in downtown Farmington.
Megan enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her niece, Olivia. An avid shopper, she enjoyed girl's night out, snowmobiling with her family and boating with her family. Megan had a great passion for life; she had an amazing, beautiful smile and would light up the room.
She is survived by her parents: Kevin and Deborah Scanlon; her sister Lori J. Scanlon, Justin H. Seckendorf, and niece, Olivia, of Gonic; maternal grandmother Lorraine F. Synan of Somerset, Mass.; paternal grandmother Jean B. McDonald of Quincy, Mass.;, godfather Robert H. Desmond, Jr. of Stoughton, Mass.; and godmother Michelle Galuten of Randolph, Mass.; also many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her grandfathers Robert H. Desmond, Jr., and Maurice F. Scanlon.
Calling hours are Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central St., Farmington, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church on Lowell Street in Rochester, N.H., with Fr. Daniel J. Sinibaldi, pastor, as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Megan Scanlon Memorial Scholarship c/o Holy Rosary Credit Union, Attn Samantha, NH Route 11, Farmington, NH 03835.
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Memories and Condolences
for Megan Scanlon
Katherine Pixley
July 16, 2025
Still remembered and in my prayers
Tim Eade
August 3, 2012
I know it has been a year since Megan passed away but I know the loss is still formost in everyone's mind. I worked at FHS when Megan was in school and got the chance to talk to her briefly. She was always and inspiration to everyone. May you be comforted knowing others share in your loss.
Cheryl Talon
September 1, 2011
You were such a beautiful young lady. Bob and I were very honored to have met you a few years ago and get to know you, you always went out of your way to say hello to us and fill us in on what was going on in your life. We will never forget you. We will miss your beautiful smile and friendship.
Bob & Cheryl Talon
Louis Goscinski
August 24, 2011
Our family was deeply saddened when we learned about Megan. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Megan was a very special angel on earth as she surely is now in heaven.
James, Lou and Donna Goscinski
Anna & Todd Lefebvre
August 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Scanlon Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Anna & Todd Lefebvre and Family
Sharon Rabinovitz
August 18, 2011
Dear Donna, Marc, Josh, Jenny,Lorraine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope your memories of your wonderful niece, cousin, granddaughter will be a comfort for you.
Love,
Auntie Sharon, Uncle Carl, Heather, Justin
Sharon Rabinovitz
August 18, 2011
Dear Deb, Kevin, Lori, and family,
We are so, so, sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter/sister Megan. Our hearts ache for all of you.
With all our love and sympathy,
"Auntie" Sharon, Carl, Heather and Justin
C. Wentworth
August 17, 2011
I do not know you or your daughter either but in looking at her beautiful face, i can tell that she lit up the world. I recently lost a sister who died on November 11, 2009, just before her 40th birthday leaving behind an eleven your old daughter, a family that loves and misses her daily and many, many friends, as she was a mail carrier in Barrington, NH. It was a freak, tragic accident and we are all in this life just left trying to pick up the pieces & carry on. And then 13 months later my mother died, she had never gotten over the loss of her youngest child. So we are here with that loss also. I know that nothing compares to the loss of a child, and nothing ever will, but know that there are a million prayers out here for you and your family. May you find comfort.
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Occupational Therapy
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Dean's List
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Female Scholar Athlete
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Volleyball
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Softball2
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Softball
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Class President
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Pink Bear
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
NHS
Brenda Johnson
August 15, 2011
Corin Cutter
August 14, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Katie Teixeira
August 14, 2011
Thinking of you and your family
Carrie Valpey-Hartranft
August 12, 2011
Dearest Deb, Kevin and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of the passing of beautiful Megan! How I wish mere words could whisk away your sorrow. I pray you are able to find some solace with family and friends. Huge hugs to you all!!!
Heidi Reilly
August 11, 2011
Dear Deb, Kevin & Lori
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Megan. Our hearts ache for you and all who loved your daughter and sister. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Rick & Heidi Reilly
Crystal Bower
August 10, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
David Dwyer
August 10, 2011
Kevin and family - so very sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter Megan - my family and I will pray for you - our deepest sympathy
Rick Smith
August 9, 2011
Deb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you may find some comfort through your memories and the warmth of family and friends no matter how far the distance.
JB
August 9, 2011
Mrs. Scanlon,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter.
Brenda Trudnak
August 8, 2011
so sorry for your loss kevin and family, my heart goes out to your family at your time of loss. you had a beautiful daughter. someday you will see her again and there will be no more goodbyes.
R Parker
August 8, 2011
I do not know you, nor did i know your daughter, but words cannot express nor diminish the amount of pain and suffering that you are going through right now. Any advice or sympathy I give pales in comparison to your anguish. The only thought that I can give you (through experience) is that you will have to survive and live. Even though you think that you cannot bear it. This is what I think that Megan would want. (from what I have read here already.) I cannot do much. But I will pray that GOD will be with you in this time and give you peace.
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost...." Abraham Lincoln.
Mary& Jim MacDonald
August 8, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about your beautiful daughters passing you are in our thoughts and prayers love Mary & Jim MacDonald
Betty & Bob Loy
August 8, 2011
Kevin Deb & Lori,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of your beautiful daughter..
Susan Mason
August 6, 2011
Kevin, Deb & Lori,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Megan.
We cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. We wish we had words to comfort you in your grief, but we know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. Our hearts ache for you and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as go through this darkest of time.
With all our Love
Susan & Forest
Chantal Marquis Rick Mancuso
August 6, 2011
To the Scanlon Family ,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of Megan. She was truely a beautiful young women! Heaven is lucky to have such a beautiful angel. An as are you <3
I love you Megan, with all my heart. Rest Easy Beautifull. :-*
Marissa Desmond
August 5, 2011
Will Panek
August 5, 2011
Kevin and Deb --
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sadness.
Crystal and Will Panek
brian mehlman
August 5, 2011
Kevin & Deb --
I was so saddened earlier this week when I learned of the sudden, unexpected death of Megan and I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow. I wish I had words to comfort and sustain you in your grief, but I know there are none that will take away any pain you are feeling now. My heart aches for you. Megan was a beautiful girl and will live in your heart forever. You are all in my thoughts.
With all my love,
Brian Mehlman
George Trudel
August 5, 2011
Kevin and family, I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Megan. Kevin, I remember your speaking so highly and lovingly of her. My thoughts are with you all.
Joanne Lewis-McCoy
August 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karen Maloney
August 5, 2011
Kevin and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter, Megan. May the love and prayers of those around you help you get through this most difficult time.
Warmly, Karen Maloney
Susan Mehlman
August 5, 2011
Kevin and family-
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. You are in our thoughts.
Megan Taylor-Fetter
August 5, 2011
To the Scanlon Family,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I will always remember her beautiful voice singing at the school concerts. Heaven will have the sweetest angel singing there now.
Megan Taylor-Fetter and family
August 5, 2011
Kevin & family,
Cannot imagine what you are going through. I only hope that all the thoughts and prayers will help you in your grieving.
God bless.
Kind Regards,
Barry Stevens & Family
Debbie Iapicco
August 4, 2011
Dear Kevin, Deb & Lori
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful daughter Megan. Hopefully the wonderful times that you all shared will help you get through this sad time in your life.
Jeff and Debbie Iapicco
Chuck DiPrima
August 4, 2011
Kevin and Deb,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Although I did not know her well, I know she must have been a wonderful person as the result of having such amazing parents. I cannot even imagine the pain you are feeling by the loss of a child. Just remember to always keep her in good memory and stay strong for each other and your other daughter. You are GOOD people who deserve better. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God will protect her now!
Sincerely,
August 4, 2011
Dear Deb and Family,
May our Dear Lord's Love comfort you and help to ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angel and Family
Cathy Tsiros
August 4, 2011
Dear Deb, Kevin and Lori, I so admire your courage and strength. My heart is breaking for you. All of you are in my prayers. Your friend, Cathy Tsiros xo
Debbie Plourde
August 4, 2011
Deb and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendall & Karen Garland
August 4, 2011
Kevin and Family, Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time as well as the days ahead. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Brian Blake
August 4, 2011
Deb and Family, My sincere condolences on your loss. God Bless and protect you during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 4, 2011
Deb and Family, God be with you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marty and Terri Chagnon
August 4, 2011
Deb I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope some day you find peace. Suzanne Hill
Ashley
August 4, 2011
Scanlon family,
I am sorry for your loss, stay strong and remember shes always right there with you looking down on you all~ Megan you're an amazing woman your missed very much &&.. you'll never be forgotten.! Keep smiling beautiful girl <33
Arthur Main
August 4, 2011
Deb, Kevin, and Lori,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. You are all in my prayers. You are strong people, and God will guide you through the toughest of times.
Love, Santa
August 4, 2011
Deb and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love & Light, Lee & Mark Petersen.
Katie,Elvis,Jasmine Colby Teixeira
August 4, 2011
Dear Deb, Kevin & Lori
We are so sorry for your loss.. I wish I had words to heal your heart... you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kannan Subramanian
August 4, 2011
Dear Kevin and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear about your daughter Megan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Greeley
August 4, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Megan. I can not even imagine the pain of losing a child. Hold on to and talk about the good times and things to help you thru. It will help. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norm, Donna and Chris Greeley
karen
August 4, 2011
i'm sorry for your loss. i have heard nothing but wonderful things about megan. i did not know her but my daughter and friends played sports with her. she will never be forgotten.
Panek Famiy
August 4, 2011
To the Scanlon Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Megan. Words cannot express how we feel. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Panek Family
Russell Denney
August 4, 2011
Kevin, Deb, and Lori,
Please accept our sincerest sympathies for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister Megan.
August 4, 2011
Dear Deborah and Family, Chad and I are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Megan. We are thinking of you all in this time of sorrow. With prayers, Rene and Chad Bergeron
Julie Dureau
August 4, 2011
Dear Deb and Family
My heart breaks for you.
May God comfort you and strengthen you.
Love and prayers
Julie Dureau
Larry and Marybeth Plicque
August 4, 2011
Kevin, Debbie and Family, Marybeth and I are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mindy and family
August 4, 2011
Kevin and family, I was so very sorry to hear of your loss! Please know that we are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
Rachael DeAngelis
August 4, 2011
Dear Scanlon family & friends,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Megan was a rare beauty both in and out. She touched the life of so many with her sweet, kind ways. May her memories comfort you.
Jodi Dahlgard
August 4, 2011
To the Scanlon Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peg
August 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristin W
August 3, 2011
Scanlon Family,
I wish that there was something I could say to help the pain, but in this time, there isn't. I was lucky enough to work with Megan for the past three years at the restaurant. She had such an energy and radiance about her. She could always make people smile, but of course, you know that. What a beautiful girl with a heart of gold who is already and always will be missed so much. My prayers are with your family.
Ray Balogh
August 3, 2011
Dear Scanlon Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
cindy ouimette
August 3, 2011
to the scanlon family, may god hold your hand thru this unbearable time in your lives, i met megan once when she was our waitress & the first thing that cought my eye was her beauty, heaven is an even more beautiful place now with god needing to put one more star in the sky....prayers & thoughts with her family & friends we are very sorry for your loss.
CINDY & CHARLES OUIMETTE
August 3, 2011
Scanlon Family...God has made heaven an even more beautiful place adding Megan to his heavens of angels, may you all keep a strong heart and pull thru this unfathomed situation, she's beautiful and had a sweet angel hope about her, I don't know her personaly but her picture says it all, prayers & thoughts with your family & her friends R.I.P.SWEET ANGEL.
Chris Abbott
August 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Scanlon Family. I am so sorry for your loss Megan will never be forgotten her personality and smile will live on forever.
Brooke Seawards
August 3, 2011
To the Scanlon family,
I wanted to express my deepest condolances to all of you in the loss of your daughter and sister. I had met Megan a few times while at my parents house. She was such a beautiful, young woman and I know how much she meant to so many people. As a mother and a sister I can not imagine the pain you are all feeling. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and send prayers your way.
Kathy Tetreault
August 3, 2011
Our thoughts and heartfelt sorrow are with your family at this most tragic time. Please know that we will support you in anyway we can. We have shared your joy in better times and will be there for you anytime you need us. Respectfully Your Friends from Farmington High School, K. Tetreault
Scott & Tammie Burklund
August 3, 2011
Kevin, Deb and Lori,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Krikorian
August 3, 2011
Kevin-
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Alexandrea Dudley
August 3, 2011
To Megan and the Scanlon Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Megan was a beautiful person inside and out. She was the sweetest person I have ever known, and she changed my life. My prayers go out to your family; she will most definitely be missed. Rest in Peace Megan <3
Barbara Gehres
August 3, 2011
Kevin & Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that time heals all wounds and she will always be with you.
Marsha & Gil Rabinovitz
August 3, 2011
Debbie, Kevin and Lori:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest of times. Words cannot express how terrible we feel. Please accept our sincere condolences.
August 3, 2011
Dear Deb & Family,
Our hearts ache for you in the tragic loss of your bright and beautiful Megan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lolene & Dana Hull
Patty Rega
August 3, 2011
Kevin, Debbie and Lori,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Megan. Please accept my thoughts and prayers as your family tries to get through this sad time.
Love,
Patty Dalton Rega
Gerry Peterson
August 3, 2011
Kevin, Debbie, & Lori,
I am very sorry for the loss of your Megan. My own daughter knew her at FHS and was friends with her. Please know that we will miss her, and that our thoughts and prayers will be with you always. May god watch over you with Megan by his side during this trying time. You have the memories now to cherish forever more.
Chris Day
August 3, 2011
Kevin and Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Megan. Kevin has spoken so often and so proudly of her. My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. May the love you have for her and she had for you all buoy you and comfort you.
August 3, 2011
I am sorry to learn about the loss of your beloved daughter Megan. Please accept my most sincere condolences on rhis very sad occasion, and know that the Scanlon family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wesley Toledo (Durham, NH).
The Major's
August 3, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. My your hearts remember the good times and help you to pull through this very sad time.
Mike and Micha Sabovik
August 3, 2011
Kevin, Deb, and Lori. We are so very sorry to hear of Megan's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heidi (Mitchell) Barrioz
August 3, 2011
Scanlon Family,
I am so sorry to have heard about your loss. May all the great memories of her comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may her beautiful soul rest in peace.
August 3, 2011
I am so sorry for your lost. May God guide you through this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Howard Arcouette
Cindy McGahey
August 3, 2011
Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Charlie and Kathy King
August 3, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Megan give you strength at such a difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ronna Davis
August 3, 2011
Deb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. May the memories of wonderful times comfort you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ronna & Doug
Kate Laurent
August 3, 2011
Megan, you and Nathan Turner have proved that 'only the good die young'. You're such a beautiful angel, shining your light on us. My heart goes out to the Scanlon family, forever and always.
Joan Ervey
August 3, 2011
Our thoughts are with you. Sorry for the tragic loss.
Whitney w
August 3, 2011
our thoughts and prayers go out to the Scanlon family today and a special prayer goes out to there daughter Megan who died unexpectidly. GOD BLESS
August 3, 2011
Kevin and Deb,
I am sorry for your unimaginable loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. A donation will be made to the Megan Scanlon Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Tom Glencross
Shawn McNally
August 3, 2011
Kevin and Debbie
I am so sorry for the loss of Megan. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.I remember the fun out on the boat tubing,and skiing. She was a wonderful bright light. Stay strong and always remember she will always be with you.
August 3, 2011
may god help you get through this hard time.
nicole chase
August 3, 2011
To The Scanlon Family, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Megan was a beautiful girl who had everything going for her. Megan you are loved & missed by so many. Keep smiling down on us gorgeous!
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