Linda Ann Vachon, 79, of Manchester passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on November 2, 1943, in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Carleton and Mary (Cullen) Perry.
Linda was educated through the Manchester public school system and graduated from West High School in 1961. After marrying the love of her life, Claude, she devoted herself to raising her family and earned the title of being the best mother in the world. In addition to caring for her family, Linda held various positions throughout her lifetime such as an Operator for the telephone company, leading the 4-H program for Hillsborough County, and helping women feel beautiful as a Mary Kay Director. Linda had many hobbies which included ceramics, quilting, playing golf, and spoiling her grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love of family and her kind spirit.
She is survived by her loving husband, Claude Vachon; six children, Michele Odems, Lisa Courtois, Kathy Vachon, Mary High (Barry), Derek Vachon (Veyka) and Nicole Vachon Barbee; eleven grandchildren, Nathan Odems, Tyler Odems, Nichole Adkins (David), Christy Odems, Samantha Courtois (Nicole), Frankie Rosano, Basil High, Alivia High, Patrick Vachon, Isaac Vachon, and Jazzlyn Clements (Darius).
In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her brothers Carl and Richard Perry; son-in-law Lingiam Odems, several aunts and uncles and her best friend, Carol-Carol-Carol. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests a donation be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Linda’s memory. The family would also like to acknowledge the Hillsborough County Nursing Home, especially the caring staff of A1 and C3, who treated her like family.
A visitation for Linda will be held Monday, November 13, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at McHugh Funeral Home and Cremation Service,
283 Hanover St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Saint Raphael Parish, 103 Walker Street, Manchester, NH. An inurnment will occur Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 12:00 PM at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McHughFuneralHome.com for the Vachon family.
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