Ursula M. Sasso, 76, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully on Sunday July 13, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1938 in Essen, Germany, a daughter of the late Johann and Helena (Machuey) Ebbers. Ursula was an avid crafter and very talented artist. She loved local sports and was an avid Tennis fan and enjoyed following Wimbledon this year. She had a heart of gold and touched the hearts of everyone who met her. She loved her family very much, was overjoyed with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be remembered for her compassion for people, what she lovingly referred to as German ingenuity, her feisty German spit fire personality and her no nonsense attitude.
She is survived by three of her children, Mike Trafton, Steve Trafton and Bernadette Trafton, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, three siblings, Ute Sheppard, Peter Ebbers, and Monica Ebbers, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two of her sons, Marcus Trafton and Robert Trafton.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 3 – 6pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Funeral services followed at 6:00pm in the funeral home. Burial in the Long Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, MA, will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.