Pearl Ida McQuarrie, 78, of Londonderry, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Pearl was born September 26, 1934 in Houlton, ME and was a daughter of the late Albert and Olive (McCordic) Suitter. She was raised and educated in Houlton, moved to NH in 1962, and has been a resident of Londonderry since 1964.
Mrs. McQuarrie was a homemaker, who helped her husband in managing McQuarrie Trucking for many years. Pearl had a love for music that inspired and touched many lives. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends at bluegrass field pickin’ parties. She will long be remembered as our “Sweet Mother Pearl”, her warm heart, kindness and gentle touch will live in our hearts for eternity.
Members of the family include her three children, Wanda McQuarrie of Londonderry, Mark McQuarrie of Londonderry, and Jackie Lee Fairhurst, and her husband John of Belmont, six grandchildren, Mark Daniel McQuarrie and his wife Katie, Danielle Lee McQuarrie, Miranda Currier as well as Teddy, Wayne and Samantha, and one great granddaughter, Sophia Parker. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Daniel Wilson McQuarrie in 2012, a son Daniel Parker (Slugger) McQuarrie in 1990, and a daughter, Marchelle McQuarrie in 2009.
After cremation, private services are being planned by the family. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family.