Dennis Ward Surdam

Dennis was a great man and loved by many, he would go without in order to help others, and he was selfless and thoughtful. He loved spending time with his family at cookouts, especially the 4th of July cookout he had every year, and he had a great passion for fishing. He was a hardworking man and worked until he was forced to retire at 78.

Dennis is survived by his wife Marlene, his children, Mark Schofield and wife Donna, Randy Schofield and wife Renee, Dale Schofield and wife Marie, Dennis Surdam, Carleen Gerlach, Raelene Hartfield, Michael Surdam, Jill Tesoro and husband Daniel, his sister Patricia Jacobs and husband Stanley, his brothers, Clifford Rich and wife Joan, Richard Rich and wife Marsha, as well as 22 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by, his daughters, Kaelene Peare and Cheryl Gager and his siblings, George and Kenneth Blaisdell, Sheila Surdam, Steven Surdam, Ronald Surdam, Joanne Jalbert, Shirley Shank, Pauline Lerch, Linda Soucy, Arlene Ouellette, Robert Rich, and Carolyn Rich.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 3pm-7pm at the Zis-Sweeney & St. Laurent Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St. Nashua. A graveside will take place on Wednesday, May 24th at 10AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 101 Kinsley St. Nashua.