Mary A. (Doucette) Hooper, 89, of Methuen, MA died Thurs. June 5th at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary grew up in Andover, MA graduating from Punchard High School in 1937. She lived in Methuen for 62 years. Mary was a member of the Salem Grange and the Danville Grange, the Salem Historical Society and the Greater Salem Art Association. She was a gifted musician who played the piano, organ and guitar and she sang with the Sunshine Spreaders Group and the Happy Hearts Group. Mary developed an interest in art after retiring, taking classes at the Methuen Senior Center and she won awards for her work. Mary was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church. She enjoyed spending summers with her family at Lake Fairlee in Vermont. Mary will be missed by her family and many friends.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Cleole Hooper.
Survived by:
Sons: Stephen Hooper of Henniker, NH
John & wife Bonnylee Hooper of W. Hartford, VT
Daughters: Virginia Hardy of Methuen, MA
Ann Gagnon of Sandown, NH
Deborah Hooper of Crystal River, FL
Brothers: Arthur Doucette of Hampton, NH
Joseph Doucette of Danbury, CT
11 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews
Visitation will be Sunday June 8th from 2:30 -4:30 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
A Funeral Mass will be Monday, June 9 at 10:30AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions to: Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 or Methuen Senior Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen, MA 01844