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April N. Will
December 28, 2019

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April N. Will, of Pelham, NH died Saturday December 28, 2019 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry, NH following an extended illness. April was born in Medford, MA, the daughter of William A. and Dorothy L. (Thiesfeldt) Tinkler. She had resided in Pelham for the past 25 years, formerly living in Derry.

She was a busy mother of three boys who was also very active in the community and church. In addition to being an avid reader, April enjoyed spending time with her family in the mountains and lakes of New Hampshire. She was employed in various administrative and clerical positions while raising her family and was especially fond of the time she spent as a Special Needs Aide at the Woodbury school in Salem, New Hampshire. April enjoyed working with the children and assisting her students reach their potential. They formed strong bonds; many became like an extended family to her. April had a keen sense of humor and sharp wit, that could bring a smile to your face. She maintained her smile and humor throughout her illness helping her loved ones to cope with her illness. She was like a ray of sunshine in everyone’s life that will be sadly missed.

She is survived by her husband, John R. Will of Pelham, three sons, Ryan Will of Manchester, NH, Cameron Will of Pelham, NH, and Cristian Will of Pelham, four grandchildren, Aden Will of Pelham, Isla Will, Amelia Will, and Declan Will all of Bedford, NH, one brother, William Tinkler and his wife Christine of Londonderry, NH, three sisters, Karen Shaw of Lexington, MA, Denise Saltman and her husband Richard of Dunwoody, GA, and Gail Salamone and her husband Salvatore of Salem, NH. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, memorial services were held privately by the family. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry assisted the family with arrangements.

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