Frederick Gilbert Price, 85, of Chester, NH died April 5, 2022 after a brief period of declining health. Fred was born in Cambridge, MA on February 16, 1937, a son of Violet and Chesley Price formerly of Montague, P.E.I. Fred was the second youngest of eight children. He is predeceased by his parents, siblings, Lillian, Dorothy, Betty, Edward and Alan.
The family moved to Chester, NH when Fred was 10 years old. Chester remained his home for the majority of his life. Fred was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy and a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He was married to Brenda Joan Alexander on February 8, 1964. The couple had two children, Frederick D. and Debara. Fred worked for many years for Coca Cola. He enjoyed tinkering with small motors and selling repaired lawn mowers, as well as spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Brenda, his son, Frederick D. Price of Hooksett, NH, his daughter and son-in-law, Debara and Rick Hurteau of Hooksett, his grandson and his wife, Nathan and Jenna Hurteau of Derry, NH, his granddaughters, Jacquelyn and Jessica Hurteau of Hooksett, his brothers, Peter of Peabody, MA, and Wilbur of Florida. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He will be missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 14, 2022 at 11:00am in the Chester Congregational Church, 4 Chester St., Chester. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated to fight the disease that has plagued his wife Brenda for many years.