Gerald “Jerry” Barchard, Jr., 62 of Derry, NH, died Monday, March 19, 2007 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry with his family by his side. Mr. Barchard was born in Chelsea, MA on December 25, 1944, a son of Gerald G. and Eleanor (Sonier) Barchard. He was a resident of Derry since 1993, formerly living in Litchfield, NH. Jerry began work as a mechanic, then a salesman and finally operations manager during his career of over 25 years with Nashua Auto. He was also instrumental in the operations of his daughter’s store, Tammy’s Keepsakes in Hudson, NH. He enjoyed automobile racing, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, snowmobiling and his beanie babies. His grandchildren were also a very special part of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Diane (Hamel) Barchard of Derry, three children, Tammy Wright and her husband Steven of Litchfield, Timothy L. Barchard and his wife Stacey of Chester, NH, Tricia Guilmette and her husband Todd of Derry, five grandchildren, Nicholas Wright, Tonya-Marie and Mason Barchard, Seth and Shawn Guilmette, his mother, Eleanor Barchard of Lowell, MA, two sisters, Joanne Matses of Sarasota, FL, Janet Chateauneuf and her husband Robert of Lowell, two brothers, Steven Barchard of Nashua, NH, Alan Barchard of Texas, a niece, Amy Chateauneuf of Lowell and also by other nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held from 5-8pm, Friday, March 23, 2007 at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Son Shine Soup Kitchen, 4 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH 03038 or to the charity of one's choice.