Anne M. Gaidmore Worked at Kollsman for many years

Thursday, January 21, 2010

WILTON – Anne M. Gaidmore, 61, died Jan. 12, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Randolph, Vt., on Sept. 3, 1948, a daughter of the late Howard and Simone (Beaudoin) Bell. She was raised and educated in Milford, graduating from Milford High School, class of 1966.

A resident of Milford for most of her life, Mrs. Gaidmore had lived in Wilton for the past several years and had also resided in Florida for 10 years.

She had been employed at Kollsman Instruments, Merrimack, for many years.

Mrs. Gaidmore enjoyed the fall foliage, her trips to Lake Winnipesaukee and annual cruise on the Mount Washington. A loving mother and devoted grandmother, she cherished time spent time with family and was very much a people person who will be remembered for the care and compassion she had for others throughout her life.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis A. Gaidmore, who died in 2000, three sisters and three brothers.

Family members include her daughter and son-in-law, Lori A. and Mark Pepler, of Wilton; her son, Christopher G. Gaidmore, of Hollis; five grandchildren, Anna, Alyssa, Taylor, Christopher and Brandon; three sisters, Anita Paperella, of Tomball, Texas, Patricia Desrosiers, of Alpharetta, Ga., and Mary Contardo, of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, Mark Bell, of Wayland, Mass.; many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visiting hours were Friday evening, Jan. 15, from 6-8 p.m. in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm St., Milford. A memorial service was held Saturday at noon in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Lahey Clinic Cancer Services, c/o Philanthropy Department, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805 or the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.

Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford, is handling arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.