Marie A. Arsenault, 88, of
Londonderry, NH passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025 at The Courville at Manchester. Marie was born in Lynn, MA on September 5, 1937, daughter of the late Antonio and Florence (Capozzi) Palermo. She had resided in Londonderry for over 50 years, formerly living in Wakefield, MA.
Marie possessed a kind and gentle nature and loved caring for her family more than anything in the world. She happily devoted her life to Roy, her beloved husband of 65 years, and her children and grandchildren were her greatest source of joy. She nurtured them with unwavering devotion, calm wisdom, and a love that asked for nothing in return. Her kindness extended beyond family, always offering a kind word or helping hand to friends and strangers alike.
Marie loved to cook, travel, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed documentaries, periodicals or anything from which she could learn something new about history, culture, and current events. Even in her later years, her grandchildren would affectionately call her as their "phone-a-friend" during trivia games, knowing she always had the answer to the most obscure questions.
Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that her legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness will continue to shape our lives. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband, and may her memory inspire us to live with the same grace.
Marie is survived by two children: Roy Arsenault, Jr. of Londonderry, and Lynne Dejadon and her husband Robert of Pelham, NH; two grandchildren: Tyler Dejadon and his wife, Nicol of Bedford, MA, and Brooke Dejadon and her fiancée Joseph McMains of North Andover, MA; one brother; Richard Palermo of Nashua, NH; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Arsenault, Sr. on April 11, 2025.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday November 30, 2025, from 1 - 3pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A Catholic prayer service will be offered at 2:45pm in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Monday December 1st at 10:00am at Pillsbury Cemetery, Hovey Rd., Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To send a condolence, please visit
www.peabodyfuneralhome.comPublished by Union Leader on Nov. 27, 2025.