Daniel W. McQuarrie, 79, of Londonderry, died peacefully at home on March 29, 2012. Dan was born in Hodgdon, ME March 13, 1933, and was a son of the late Parker and Mina (Lewis) McQuarrie.
Dan served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division during the Korean War for which he was a Three time Bronze Service Star and two time Purple Heart recipient. He was a Master Mechanic, and was employed by Lane Construction for 15 years, and a member of Teamsters Local 98. He was also the owner of McQuarrie Trucking of Londonderry for 25 years. Dan was a lover of music and enjoyed playing guitar, dobro, and mandolin. He will long be remembered for his love of family, and everyone who knew him. He will be missed every day. Rest in Peace our beloved husband, father and friend.
Dan leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Pearl (Suitter) McQuarrie of Londonderry, daughter, Wanda McQuarrie, and son Mark McQuarrie, both of Londonderry, a daughter and her husband Jackie Lee and John Fairhurst of Belmont, 3 grandchildren, Mark Daniel McQuarrie, Danielle Lee McQuarrie and Miranda Currier, his twin brother, Dana McQuarrie, and sister Lorraine Carr. He was predeceased by 2 children, Daniel P. McQuarrie and Marchelle McQuarrie.
At Dan’s request there will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association NH Office, 5 Bedford Farms Drive Suite 201 Bedford, NH 03110. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements.