Sherrie A. Koski

A kind-hearted, hard-working woman, with a smile that could light up the world, Sherrie A. Koski 73, a longtime resident of Swanzey, NH, quietly passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Keene Center Genesis Eldercare, Court Street, Keene, NH.

Her parents, Vernita R. (Woodward) and Richard I. Blair, Sr. proudly welcomed their daughter into the world on August 21, 1944 in Keene, NH.

As well as raising her three sons, Sherrie worked many jobs throughout her career. However, her greatest love was working firsthand with the public, from her days with the former Joe Jones Ski Shop, Norm’s Ski Shop, and later Agway, all in Keene. Her greatest memories of late, and the creation of many friendships, stemmed from her 12 years as a waitress and member of the Banquet and Catering staff at the Pub Restaurant in Keene.

She took great pride in caring for her home inside and out, doing yard work, as well as tending to her many flower gardens. She enjoyed watching and feeding the numerous birds and other wildlife that chose to inhabit her yard. She also had a special love, and countless memories, that she shared with her cats, Tigger and Bella. Many of her favorite days centered on her time and conversation with her sisters, traveling to Hockey games with her children and grandchildren, and all of the special memories and adventures that she shared with her family and friends.

Sherrie will be greatly missed by friends, her many patrons and co-workers of the Pub Restaurant, and especially by her children, Keith A. Rudolf of Swanzey, Darrin R. Koski and his wife, Julie, of Fredericksburg, VA, Ronald W. Koski, Jr. of Swanzey; five grandchildren, Ryan Rudolf, Joshua Rudolf, Hannah Koski, Jazmine White, Taro White; a great-grandson, Chase Rudolf; her sister, Jackie and her husband, Hugh McLellan, of Delray Beach, FL; two brothers, Fran Blair and his wife, Gladys, of Keene, Scott Blair and his wife, Pam, of Walpole, NH; a sister-in-law, Beverly Blair of Keene; two brothers-in-law, Robert “Hoppy” Austin of Swanzey, Cliff Bosworth of Keene; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Ronald W. Koski, Sr. in 1996; a brother, Dick Blair; three sisters, Margie Costello, Nancy “Nan” Austin, Carol Bosworth; and a brother-in-law, Terry J. Koski.

A celebration of Sherrie’s life will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM at the Stone Arch Village, 835 Court Street, Keene, NH. All are welcome to come and share special memories and stories of Sherrie.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donation may be made in Mrs. Koski’s memory to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.