Dorothy M. Southmayd, 80, of Derry, NH, died Monday January 10, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center of Derry after a period of declining health. She was born April 19, 1930 in Manchester, NH and was the daughter of Edgar A. and Annie L. (Williams) Barton. She was a resident of Derry for the past 7 years, having previously resided in Tampa, FL. Mrs. Southmayd was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family, and will long be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Members of the family include one daughter, Brenda Southmayd-Mahoney of York, ME; two sons, Brian Southmayd of Londonderry, and Scott Southmayd of Derry; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Southmayd.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry.