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Thomas R. Bengtson Veteran
June 18, 2018

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Thomas Robert Bengtson, 56, of Derry, NH, formerly of Worcester, MA passed away Monday, June 18th, 2018 at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital in Boston, MA due to complications from a mosquito borne virus (Jamestown Canyon Virus). He was born November 3rd, 1961, in Frankfurt Germany and was a son of Hannalore (Bauer) Bengtson and the late John R Bengtson. Tom was raised and educated in Worcester prior to relocating to Derry in 1998.

Thomas served his country proudly in the US Navy for 6 years, and then went on to work for Unitrode/Texas Instruments for 14 years. At the time of his death he was a long time employee at Nantero Inc., where he was a dedicated and accomplished Engineer. He enjoyed camping, hiking, nature, music, all things science, raising his dogs and his family.

Members of the family include his wife Susan J. ( Dougherty ) Bengtson of Derry, a daughter, Elise J Bengtson, of Derry, NH one son, Brandon T Bengtson of Leominster, MA whom he shared with his former wife, Mary Barrett, also of Leominster, MA, 3 steps sons, Sean and Brennan Allen of Derry, as well as Aaron Nance of Athol, MA. Siblings include Florence Bengtson, Tina Bengtson of Worcester, MA, Diane Balke and her husband Fred of Frankfurt Germany and a brother, John R Bengtson and his wife Trista of Fremont, NH. He also sadly leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 8:30-10:30 am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 am in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 26 Crystal Avenue, Derry with cremation to follow. Private graveside services were held on Monday, June 25th, 2018.

In Lieu of flowers, a scholarship has been created to benefit the students of Pinkerton Academy. Contributions may be mailed to

Thomas R. Bengtson Scholarship Fund
C/O St. Marys Bank
PO Box 990
Manchester, NH 03105

Charities Tom supported were – Boston Children’s Hospital, Manchester Animal Shelter, and Doctors without Borders. Feel free to honor him in any way you choose.

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Peabody Funeral Homes
Londonderry and
Derry, NH 03038
603-432-2801