Bernice G. Houston, 91, of Derry, NH died Saturday March 4, 2006 in the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry. Mrs. Houston was born in Gilford, NH on March 1, 1915 a daughter of the late William and Mina (Follansbee) Bedell. She had resided in Derry for the past 60 years, formerly living in Manchester, NH. Mrs. Houston had attended St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Derry. She was very devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert E. Houston of Payson, AZ, Kenneth R. Houston of Fernandina Beach, FL, two daughters, Janet M. Twombly of Fremont, NH, Barbara A. Plummer of Derry, 18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, eight great- great grandchildren, also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold W. Houston, her son, Ronald P. Houston and by her daughter, Shirley L. Plummer.
Calling hours were on Monday, March 6th from 5 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial followed in Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rockingham VNA-Hospice, 137 Epping Rd., Exeter, NH 03833.