Marie Hancock, Nurse: 'Spent Her Last Night Working in Pediatrics'

Marie (Labrie) Hancock, 76, of Merrimack and formerly of Nashua, passed Wednesday evening, January 30, 2013 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a period of declining health.

A Nashua native, Mrs. Hancock was born on May 11, 1936 daughter to late Eddy F. and Laurianne (Fortin) Labrie. Marie graduated Class of 1954 from the former St. Louis High School. She attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1957. Marie was an Operating Room Nurse for most of her 39 year career at Memorial Hospital now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. She spent her last eight years working in Pediatrics.

While in high school, Marie played basketball and spent her summers working as a lifeguard at Hampton Beach. She enjoyed swimming, the beach, knitting, crafts, puzzles and the New England Patriots.

Marie was married to the late Herbert J. Hancock, who died February 22, 1990. They were married on July 27, 1958 and made their home in Nashua before moving to Merrimack in the mid 1960s. She was predeceased by three brothers, infant Roger Labrie, George J. Labrie and Paul Burns; two grandchildren, Joshua and Sabrina Hancock; and her brother-in-law, William S. McIlveen.

Surviving members of her family include five children and their spouses:

Cheri and Richard Forrest of Mont Vernon, Cindy and Brian McKenna of Merrimack; Herbert E. and Diane Hancock of Merrimack; Laurianne and Charles MacDonald of Coral Springs, FL; and John J. and Candice Hancock of Merrimack; 14 grandchildren: Theresa Adams, Jessica Uhrich, Brian P. McKenna, Richard Forrest, Brittany Edmonds, Marissa Forrest, Geret Hancock, Victoria Forrest, Charles J. MacDonald IV, John Hancock, Daniel Hancock, Savanah MacDonald, MacKenzie Hancock and Mason Hancock; two great-grandchildren: Amyah Uhrich-Wilkins and Gabriella Edmonds; her sister, Gloria McIlveen of Hudson and sister-in-law, Armande Labrie of Bedford. Her dearest friends, Gail Strand and Louise Tedeschi; and many nieces, nephews and cousins mourn with the family.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours Monday, February 4, 6 - 8 p.m. at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated Feb. 5, 10 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, Milford Road, off Route 101A in Merrimack. Interment follows in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Nashua. Donations to the Community Hospice House, care of Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054, will be appreciated by Marie and her surviving family.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 603-882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com