Herbert C. Stearns Jr.

Herbert C. Stearns Jr. obituary, Wilton, NH

Herbert C. Stearns Jr.

Herbert C. Stearns Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 11, 2024.
Herbert Crossett Stearns Jr., 98, fell asleep in Christ at Vernon Advent Christian Homes in Vernon, VT where he and his wife, Derrie Nichols Stearns, spent their final years. They were married for 69 years at the time of Derrie's passing in 2023 and spent most of their years in Nashua, Amherst and WIlton, NH.

Herbert is survived by his children, Herbert C. Stearns III (Lori), James W. Stearns (Susan), Regina B. Stearns, Laura M. Johnson (Mark), Pamela J. Crafts (James), Gregory H. Stearns (Alycia), 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren as well as his beloved youngest sister, Naomi R. Stearns.

Herbert will have military honors, and a private interment will be held for both Herbert and Derrie at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH with a private celebration of life to follow for family and friends.

The Cremation Society of New Hampshire has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.

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