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Barbara Ciardelli Obituary

LYNDEBOROUGH - Barbara J. (Arnold) Ciardelli, 67, longtime resident of Lyndeborough, died on Oct. 28, 2016, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Manchester on June 26, 1949, a daughter of the late Richard Arnold and Louise (Dostie) Arnold Dollard. Barbara was raised and educated in Manchester and graduated from Manchester Central High School, Class of 1967. She earned her nursing degree from the New Hampshire Technical College in Claremont.

Barbara made her home in Lyndeborough for the past 22 years. She enjoyed going to the beach, spending time outside and all of nature's beauty and animals. Her greatest love was for her family and she cherished spending time with them.

She was predeceased by her son, Christopher R. Ciardelli, and a sister, Judith Soucy.

Family members include her husband of 33 years, Stephen M. Ciardelli of Lyndeborough; a son, Matthew Ciardelli of Lyndeborough; a sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Thomas Fleming of Manchester; a niece, a nephew and several cousins.
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SERVICES: Memorial visiting hours are on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, N.H. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Oct. 30, 2016.

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Louise Carella

October 24, 2021

Dear Steve - Five years have now gone by since the passing of your beloved wife, Barbara. My prayers are for you and Matthew that you are both doing well and living and loving life once again. Love, Auntie Louise

Louise Carella

October 24, 2020

Dear Steve - Can't believe it's been four years since Barbara's passing. Please know that you and Matthew are in my prayers. Love, Auntie Louise and, in spirit, Frank.

Louise Carella

November 1, 2016

Stephen - We are so very very sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, Barbara. All we can do is send love and prayers for you and Matthew and know that if you need anything we are here for you. Love Auntie Louise and Frank

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