Shari L. Avery

Shari L. (Creamer) Avery, 53, of Hooksett, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a brief illness.

In her 53 years, Shari's life was one of joy and friendships. Born in Malden, MA, on March 11, 1959, Shari grew up in Saugus, MA, and Candia, NH; graduating from Manchester Central High School.

Shari was a long-time bartender at Chantilly's in Hooksett, where she befriended people of all walks of life. She fit in there, as she was a lifelong Boston sports fan, especially fond of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

She also enjoyed the outdoors and her dog (Max) and cat (Lily). However, the most important part of her life was her family. She was married to her husband. Michael "Murphy" Avery, of Hooksett, for 21 years and was the proud mother of Sam Avery, also of Hooksett. One of her proudest moments was to see her son graduate high school and turn 18 this year.

Her family also includes her mother, Clementine (Rendinelli) (Creamer) Gariepy of Goffstown; three sisters, Paula Whipple and her husband, Larry, of Manchester, Linda Tardif and her husband, Paul, of Bedford, and Donna Laliberte, and her husband, Raymond, of Candia. She also had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father, Paul Creamer.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. The burial is private and will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054.