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Alice Gilchrist Obituary

Northwood, NH: Alice M Gilchrist, 92, died on May 29, 2023 at. Concord Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on April 26, 1931 in Somerville, MA, the daughter of Lawrence F and Concetta (Bernardinelli) Jillette Sr.

Alice grew up in Saugus, Ma, she graduated from Saugus HS class of 1948. She attended BU and graduate from Salem State College with a Bachelor's degree in education. She taught 1st Grade at Harrington School, Lynn, Ma. She got her Pilots license at Hanscom Field, MA. She was an avid reader, loved to sew and embroider. She was a member of Victory Chapter #157 OES, Salem, MA and Crescent Chapter #45 OES, Northwood, NH. Alice was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Richard S Gilchrist Jr.. She is survived by her daughters Vail A. Hauke, her husband Wolfgang, Judith C Anthony and her husband Steven, her grandchildren, Mark and Brian Gilchrist, Hannelore Hauke, Laura Frankart, 14 Great Grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Richard S Gilchrist III, sister, Jill Kahn, and Brother, Lawrence F Jillette Jr. Friends and Family may call from 5:00 -7:00pm on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Rd (Rt. 4), Barrington, NH. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 on Friday, June 2, 2023 at The Third Baptist Church, 53 Strafford Rd (Rt. 202) Strafford, NH with Pastor Harold Muzzey, officiating. Interment will be at the Veteran's Cemetery, in Boscawen, NH at a later date. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Union Leader on May 31, 2023.

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Annie P.

June 2, 2023

Judy I am so sorry for your loss. I loved seeing you and your mom when you had appointments together still miss seeing you at the office. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength. Annie Polichronopoulos

Priscilla Merrill

May 31, 2023

I knew Alice for years through Church. She and Rich were simply wonderful. I will never forget her. Prayers to her family and there is peace in sweet memories.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Purdy Memorial Chapel - Lee

2 Concord Rd Rt 4, Lee, NH 03861

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53 Strafford Rd (Rt. 202), Strafford, NH

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