Betty L. Remsburg, 80, of Derry, NH, died Thursday, February 17, 2005 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry. Mrs. Remsburg was born in York, PA on December 12, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Annadell Harper. She was a resident of Derry for 37 years, formerly living in York, PA. Mrs. Remsburg was a longtime employee of Derry Bank & Trust. After her working days, she volunteered with the Derry Visiting Nurse Association during the late 1980's and into the 1990's. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, woodworking and sailing with her husband on the ocean near Kittery, ME.
She is survived by two sons, Todd A. Remsburg and his wife Cheryl of Derry, Tim C. Remsburg and his wife Helen of Nashua, NH, a granddaughter, Jenna Remsburg of Nashua, a step-grandson, Brian Boyer of Nashua, two brothers, Bill Harper and his wife Betty of York, Donald Harper and his wife Ester of E. Berlin, PA, two sisters, Thelma Swift of York, Janet "Pat" Gladfelter and her husband Dean of Indiana and a sister-in-law, Linda Harper of York, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, W. Edward Remsburg on Jan. 24, 2005 and by a brother, Robert Harper.
Following cremation, friends may call on Saturday, February 26th from 2-4pm at the Peabody Funeral Home and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday during the calling hours in the funeral home. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.