Nichola "Nikki" (Baird) Anderson, of Merrimack, NH passed on after a 3-year battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma at the Community Hospice Home in Merrimack, N.H. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at a young age of 43, surrounded by her loving family. Nikki was born on January 1st, 1973 in Nashua, N.H. to the very proud parents of Robert Baird and Loretta (Civiello) Baird. Nikki graduated from Goffstown High School in Goffstown, N.H. and went on to River College. She married Joseph E. Anderson in 1998, had 2 wonderful children and resided in Merrimack, N.H for the past several years. Nikki was devoted to her husband and children, her children always coming first in all she did. Nikki was a stay-at-home mom, loved shopping, crafts with the kids, having exotic animals, loving her 2 dogs and 2 cats and going to the flea market on Sundays with the whole family. Nikki also loved taking care of and showing her love for other children, especially a special little girl, Kenzie. She is pre-deceased by her maternal grandfather Anthony "Tony" Civiello who died in 2011. Nikki is survived by her husband, Joseph Anderson; her daughter Maegan Anderson; her son Matthew Anderson; her parents Robert Baird and Loretta (Civiello) Baird; her brother and sister-in-law Chad and Amber Baird of VA; maternal grandmother, Pauline Civiello of Merrimack; her brother-in-law Jason and Tiffany Anderson of MA; four nephews Tristan and Jackson Baird, Michael and Brandon Anderson; two Nieces Chloe Baird, Fiona Anderson, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held in the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 from 5-8 pm Funeral service will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack on Wed at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery. Family and Friends are invited to attend a small "Celebration of Life" which will be held in the Hall at the Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Nikki’s family would like to give a very SPECIAL thank you to the staff at the Community Hospice Home in Merrimack, N.H.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Community Hospice Home at 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, N.H.

For more info or to sign an online memorial book go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com.