DERRY, NH: Dorothy M. (Forbes) Bell, 84, died Friday, June 27, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Bell was born on April 4, 1924 in Boston, MA a daughter of the late Robert and Davetina (Scott) Forbes. She had lived in Derry for the previous 25 years after moving from Boston. Mrs. Bell worked for various businesses as clerical help mostly in the winter months. She was a member of the Londonderry Senior Citizens group and enjoyed playing bingo.
Mrs. Bell is survived by a son, Warren D. Bell and his wife Gloria, of Derry and a daughter Barbara M. Sargent and her husband Robert also of Derry; four grandchildren, Gary Bell of Auburn, NH, Scott Sargent of Shrewsbury, MA, Susan O’Neill of Marietta, GA and Barbara Marshall of Philadelphia, PA; and four great-grandchildren. She was pre deceased by her husband Warren D. Bell who died in 1991 and a grandson Bobby Sargent.
Calling hours were held on Monday, June 30th from 10-11 AM at the First Baptist Church, 2 Crystal Ave in Derry. Funeral services followed at 11 AM in the church, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., is handling the arrangements.