James H. Monroe

James H. Monroe obituary, Londonderry, NH

James H. Monroe

James Monroe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry on Dec. 20, 2025.
James H. Monroe, 83, of Londonderry, NH, died Friday December 19, 2025 in the Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 17, 1942 in Jamestown, NY, and had been a resident of Londonderry since 1994, formerly living in Jacksonville, NC. Jim was a US Navy veteran retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of the VFW Post 5791 in Hudson, NH. Jim was an avid reader and had enjoyed golfing in the past.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Monroe of Londonderry. Jim was the proud father of Michael Monroe of Londonderry, and the cherished grandpa to Emory Monroe and Callahan Monroe.

Following cremation, a private graveside service will be held at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements.

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Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry

15 Birch Street, Derry, NH 03038

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