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Benjamin Gurley Obituary
He was born on Dec. 11, 1928, in Derry, a son of the late Richard and Ethel (Chase) Gurley.
He was a resident of Stark since 1999, formerly living in Derry. Ben was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry and attended the University of New Hampshire.
He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 1617 in Derry, the American Legion Lester Chase Post No. 9 in Derry, the D.A.V. Post No. 1 in Manchester and BPOE.
He is survived by five sons, John Gurley of Goffstown, Bruce Gurley and Darryl Gurley, both of Derry, Kevin Gurley of Manchester, and Benjamin Gurley of California; three daughters, Lynne Gurley of Manchester, Rebecca Bettez of Candia and Kathy Ball of Derry; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Alan Gurley, in 2010.
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services: Calling hours will be held Sunday, Jan. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with burial to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit peabodyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Gurley
Kevin Gurley
December 31, 2022
Dad, it's been 10 years. Not a day that went by a thought of you more times then I can count. You have allowed Penny and Aiden to be a person to transfer messages to me quite a few times (mostly when I was stressing out over long-term financial matters). We have orbs flying around in the hallway & pictures all the time( knowing your watching over us & seeing how the boys are doing.
I would give anything in the world to talk to you for just a few moments.
I hope your enjoying your afterlife with all the family & friends that passed away before you. I miss you everyday DAD. xoxoxo ....Kevin
Your favorite daughter
December 31, 2022
10 years ago I lost one of my best friends. 10 years you missed out on so much. Watching your 4 grandsons grow up. They miss you so much. 10 years of birthdays, 10 years of memories. I have needed you so many times even if it was just to hear your voice. Hearing you saying love you kid. Hugs. My heart is as broken as it was q0 years ago when I found out I was gonna be parentless. Was losing both patents. Don't think I ever fully grieved your lost Dad. I love and miss you so much!! rest easy
Douglass Knight
January 7, 2013
1. VERY sorry to hear the sad news of your loss....
2. I had the pleasure of knowing Ben in the 1990s thru The American Legion, and thru the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; and, I went to high school with his daughter, Kathy. May he Rest in Peace....
Kim Inzerillo
January 3, 2013
My prayer go out to the Gurley Family .....He is a angel watching over you all now ......RIP BEN
everyone is gonna miss that beautiful personality and smile!!
January 3, 2013
January 3, 2013
I KNOW U ONLY FOR A SHOER TIME BUT BEING WITH KEVIN AND EVERYTHING U HAVE DONE FOR US WE WILL MISS U A WHOLE LOT AND YES IN THE TIME I KNEW U I FELT U WERE LIKE A DAD TO ME ALSO SEEING I LOST MINE ALSO ITS HARD BUT GOD CALLED U HOME I HOPE YOUR A REST U WILL BE MISSED LOVE YOU ALWAYS
LEEANN MCINTOSH
January 3, 2013
BEN, U HAVE TO PROMISE TO MAKE YOUR PRESENCE KNOWN TO YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER LYNNE AT ALL TIMES,YOU ARE HER TRUE HERO SHE IS JUST A MESS, SHOW HER HOW TO BE AS STRONG AS U ARE,FOR THE BOYS,,, AND PUT THE LOVE OF EACH OTHER IN HER HEART EVEN MORE THAN YOU'VE HAD BEFORE ........YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MR. BEN....THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORLDLY SERVICES WHILE ON THIS PLANET,YOU ARE APPRECIATED FOR THIS, AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, U R LOVED ....GO NOW , YOUR WORK IS DONE HERE, THE LORD GOD HAS PLANS FOR YOU NOW XOX
lynne Gurley
January 3, 2013
Dad, there is no words ever that will describe what I feel right now. My heart will forever break as I look at my boys because I will see you!! I am forever grateful for all the memories we had together... I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
lynne gurley
January 3, 2013
You were my best friend. My hero. My partner in crime. No one will miss you like me. Every time I look at my boys I will cry seeing you. Grateful for all the wonderful memories. You were the best dad. Friend. Papa out there. Love you always.
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