Fred "Flip" Healey Jr., 79, died Friday September 10, 2010 at his home. Born December 17, 1930 in Manchester, NH to the late Carroll and Alice (Geanette) Healey. He lived most of his life in Derry and Londonderry and spent the last 48 years in Chester.
Flip enjoyed visiting with his friends around town in Chester and was an avid sports fan. He was especially fond of the New England sports teams and was a close follower of NASCAR and other circuits of auto racing.
Mr. Healey leaves his beloved wife of 49 years, Beverly (Jenkerson) Healey. He also leaves his loving children, Faith Rowell, Fred Healey III, Wayne Healey, Brian Healey, Lisa Haigler and Barbara Gallichant, his sister, Katherine Snow and his 8 cherished grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The family received friends Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 5-8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry followed by a funeral service at 8pm. Donations in memory of Flip may be directed to the American Heart Association, Hearts Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.