Jillian K. Anderson, 30, of Derry, NH, died Tuesday January 16, 2018 in her home. She was born in Manchester, NH on June 15, 1987, a daughter of Randall and Cynthia (Benoit) Anderson and had been a lifelong resident of Derry. Jillian attended Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Jillian adored her nephew PJ and liked going to camp on weekends with family and friends. She loved animals and spending time with her cat Dunkin. Jillian will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Our sorrow is beyond expression and we thank God for the time we had with her.
"There really are places in the heart you don't even know exist until you love a child"
She is survived by her parents of Derry, her sister, Abigail Anderson; her nephew, Preston "PJ"; her grandparents, Frederick and Claradell (Gard) Anderson; two uncles, Frederick and Lynn Anderson, and Bruce andGloria Benoit; and three aunts, Ann Margaret Anderson, Deborah and Butch Donahue, and Cathy and Layne Corcoran. She was predeceased by her grandparents Leon and Ellen (Sally) Benoit, uncle Todd Anderson, and her aunt Christine Anderson.
Following cremation, burial services will be held at the Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a New Hampshire No-Kill Shelter, such as "KittyAngels.org". The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium are assisting the family with arrangements.