Claremont, N.H. —
She worked at Claremont General Hospital as an LPN for 17 years and retired in September 1993 from the Sullivan County Nursing Home where she worked as an LPN for 23 years. She is a member of Grace River: A Life Giving Church, Woodman Chapter #26 Order of Eastern Star, Laureate Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, the Charlestown Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars post #8497, the Ladies Union Aid Society and the Good Beginning Volunteer program, both of Valley Regional Hospital. She was also a former member of Mantowa #40 N.A.F.C.A and the Circle 8 Square Dance Club.
Family includes her husband, love of her life, Lloyd Merrill Wilson of Claremont whom she married on Oct. 7, 1950.
She was the loving Mother of her son, Terry Scott Wilson, her daughter, Donna Lee (Wilson) Neider, son-in-law, Rodney Neider, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer (Bodwell) Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, loving son, Timothy Merrill Wilson, May 29, 2006, her loving daughter, Debra Lynn Corcoran, March 20, 2017, son-in-law, Stephen Jon Corcoran Feb. 15, 1993 and daughter-in-law, Dona Lynn (Hershel) Wilson, April 24, 2017, her younger sister, Rena (Larcom) Patenaude, Aug. 4, 2004 and her brother-in-law, James Patenaude, Jan. 21, 2008.
She was also survived by her sisters-in-law, Nancy (Wilson) Robitille and Stella (Ferland) Wilson; grandchildren, Jeremy and Andrea Wilson, Fawna Wilson, Tonia and Robert Maccioli, Misty and Michael Boutin, Heather and Matt Gfroerer, Brandon and Meghan Wilson, Valerie Corcoran, Michael and Christine Corcoran and Molly and Stephen McManus. Vera was also blessed with 15 great-grandchildren.
Vera was known as a loving and supportive wife, dedicated mother and kind-hearted friend. Her compassion knew no boundaries. Vera enjoyed ballroom dancing, camping, playing card games, gatherings, and fellowship. She enjoyed traveling (summers in Florida, visiting friends in Maine, or adventures like an Alaskan cruise). Each and every moment shared with those she loved, she cherished. Her sweet smile and infectious laughter brought happiness to all of those around her. Vera’s unwavering faith and a positive outlook inspired many. Though the sadness and loss here on earth are deep and profound, we rejoice in knowing she has eternal life.
Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont, N.H.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. at the Grace River: A Life Giving Church, 56 Main Street Claremont with Pastor Scott Kearns Officiating. Burial will follow at the West Claremont Burying Ground. A reception will be held at the Grace River Church Reception Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Vera Wilson to one of the following two places, checks payable to: Grace River addressed to 56 Main Street Claremont, NH 03743 or checks payable to Ladies Union Aid Society, Valley Regional Hospital, addressed to 243 Elm Street Claremont, NH 03743.