Lynn G. Moquin, 56, of Derry, NH died at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on July 10, 2013 surrounded by her husband and two children. She was born May 19, 1957 in North Kingstown, RI to Scott and the late Marion (White) Gerrish. Lynn grew up in Derry graduating from Pinkerton Academy in 1975. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA and her Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities from Rivier College, Nashua, NH. With four teaching certificates and more than 28 years of teaching experience between Raymond, Pinkerton Academy and Hampstead Middle School, she was thoroughly enjoying her latest position as a Reading Specialist.
A member of the Congregational Baptist Church of Chester, NH for more than 25 years, she served as a Deacon, the Church School Superintendent, a Sunday School Teacher, and a Christmas Fair crafter. She also participated in a Pastoral Search Committee and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Randall K. Moquin; a daughter Jennifer L. (Moquin) Kofler and her husband Kurtis of Auburn, NH; a son David J. Moquin of Memphis, TN; and a grandson Blake E. Kofler. She is also survived by her father Scott Gerrish and step-mother Amalia; a brother Scott Gerrish, Jr., and his wife Leah; a brother Glenn Gerrish; as well as a sister Caren Perdigao and her husband Mike; along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 18th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service was held on Friday, July 19th at 11 a.m. in the Chester Congregational Baptist Church, 4 Chester St., Chester. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, via www.dfci.org/gift or P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. She asks that you direct your gift to “Lung Cancer” or “Research,” by indicating on the memo of the check or through the website. Donations may also be sent to the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.