Nutfield News

03/07/2025

Advocates for the Derry Rail Trail won a significant victory Monday when U.S. District Court Judge Paul Barbadoro ordered the state not to do anything that would prevent extending the rail trail under a six-lane road that will connect a new Interstate 93 exit to north Derry.

03/07/2025

from Town of Derry Parks & Recreation this summer! Check it out! 🌝
Macaroni Kid Derry NH Stroller Struts Derry Rail Trail Alliance Taylor Library Derry Public Library Gr. Derry Arts Council - Public Arts Committee

03/07/2025

03/07/2025

Rita J. (Matarozzo) Raiche

With loved filled broken hearts, we come together to inform you that Rita suddenly left this world being comforted by her loving family, due to unexpected complications of heart disease. Rita was born in her childhood home the 7th of 13 children to Celestina (Colaruso) and Michael Matarozzo. She was raised on her family's 165 acre farm on Fordway Extension in Derry, formerly known as The Daniel Webster Homestead.

Rita attended Pinkerton Academy and worked at The Family Drug Store in Derry where she met her husband of 69 years, Onil Raiche. They married in 1956 and bought the abutting property to her parents where they developed and ran Niel's Mobile Home Park among other businesses. Rita worked for Yum Yum Bakery for a brief time. She spent her life devoted to raising her two children, caring for her grandchildren and taking in many as her own, relentlessly, which she will forever be remembered for.

Rita's passion was cooking for all to enjoy whether it be at her table or yours, there was always enough well known meatballs to go around. She also loved growing herbs, especially mint that she dried, jarred and shared. We will never forget her love of Christmas when her house was decorated like a hallmark movie, but better. Nothing was more important to her than her family, it was the highlight of her life and her home was the central gathering location for all.

Over the years many family members lived within 1/4 mile of her which brought her an immense amount of joy. Living with and then next door to her for over 40 years, her son Niel and wife Shelley were not only there for her at a moments notice, but became her and her husbands around the clock caregivers, with a helping hand from a very special niece, Judy Kilham. She will be missed beyond measure, how very lucky we were to have loved her.

She leaves behind her devoted husband Onil, her daughter, Debra Bayley and husband Kevin of Bethlehem, NH, her son Niel Raiche and wife Shelley of Derry, NH, four grandchildren, to each she had a unique bond with, Andrea Lovett of Gorham, NH, Holly Plaisted and husband Jeffrey of Eastham, MA, Bretton Raiche of Derry, NH and Nicholas Raiche of Derry NH, her great grandchildren Beau, Becca, Bennett, and Julian, Sister Lillian Kennedy of Palm Bay FL, Brothers, James Matarozzo of Collbran, CO and Ralph Matarozzo of Hubert, NC, an abundance of cherished nieces, nephews, friends and an array of honorary family members.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 15, 2025 at 11:00am at the NH State Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, share a home cooked meal with someone you love, as she would have.

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03/07/2025

Janice L. Paradzick, 82 of Derry, NH died Sunday June 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born in Worcester, MA on January 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Love (Pahousky) Michalak. She had resided in Derry for the past 46 years, formerly living in Whitinsville, MA.

Janice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life was centered around her family, and she adored her children and grandchildren. She was a preschool teacher at Stepping Stones in Derry and cherished all her students and their parents that knew her as Mrs. “P”. Janice was beloved by her many friends, she brought joy, happiness and laughter to those that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles E. Paradzick, Jr. of Derry, two sons, Charles E. Paradzick, III of Scottsdale, AZ, and James W. Paradzick and his wife Heather of Derry, five grandchildren, Nina, Natalie, Lily, Mia, and Ethan, as well as one niece and one nephew.

Calling hours were held on Monday June 30, 2025 from 5 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Catholic prayers will be offered at 7:00pm. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00pm in the chapel at the NH State Veteran’s Cemetery, Route 3, Boscawen, NH. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday at 4:30 – 7pm at the First Parish Congressional Church, 47 E. Derry Rd., Derry.

03/07/2025

Michael E. Kerrigan, 55, of Derry, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1970, in Staten Island, NY, a son of Patricia (Schneider) Kerrigan and the late Michael Kerrigan. He had been a resident of Derry for the past 2 years, formerly living in Manchester, NH, and spending most of his life in Staten Island, NY.

Michael could be found doing many activities with loved ones. He loved watching basketball or football, always cheering on The Lakers and Cowboys. You could cheer on someone else, and he would respect that, while also telling you how wrong you were. He also loved playing golf with anyone who would go with him, but if you were one of his closest friends you end any golf trip at Poor Boy's with a delicious meal. And if he were ever given time on his own, he could be found somewhere outdoors looking to chat with anyone passing by or indoors with his hot wheels collection, organizing or painting his cars.

Michael aka “Uncle CB” loved the time he spent with his nieces and nephews that include Emma Edwards, Travis and Corinne Graf, Emile, Hayden, and Lucia Graf. He could be found supporting his family at the baseball field, basketball courts and soccer field. In the fall he enjoyed going apple picking with his family. He always loved dressing up with the kids and trick or treating with them at Halloween.

In addition to his mother and her wife Pam Gordon, Michael is survived by his daughter, Valerie Cruz-Castro; two brothers, Matthew Graf and his wife Jennifer and Eric Graf and his wife Melissa; sister, Amy Welch and Mike Gosselin. Michael is also survived by a woman who was like a mother, Maryann Graf. In addition to his family, he is survived by his love, Tina Fortin. He was predeceased by his grandmother Florence “Nanny” Schneider, father Michael Kerrigan, and Henry Graf who was like another father.

Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Friday, June 27th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Home & Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Youth Organization in Staten Island, 6541 Hyland Blvd, Staten Island, NY. Their url is cyony.org. This is where Michael spent many hours both as a youth and counselor working to support his community.

03/07/2025

John Andrew Stewart, 89, of Derry, NH passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at Pleasant Valley Nursing Care in Derry. John was born November 4, 1935, in Lebanon, NH and was a son of the late Emmett F. Sr., and Gladys Mae (Biathrow) Stewart. He was raised and educated in Enfield, NH and was a graduate of Enfield High School. John received a bachelor’s in education from Plymouth State College and a master’s degree in education from Keene Teachers College. He had been a resident of Derry for many years.

John served in the NH National Guard and worked for 15+ years as a teacher in the Salem, NH School District, and at the Windham Center School. After retirement , John worked with Derry Parks and Recreation Department as a groundskeeper. He also worked for many years as a landscaper at the Derry Village Condos. John loved reading and writing and had just published a book through Pleasant Valley. He cheered for all the New England sports teams. He enjoyed singing, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee and arts and crafts, including Towle painting. Above all, John enjoyed helping people, he loved to volunteer and was well known for bringing donuts to the Police, Fire and Medical employees in Derry.

Members of the family included his two daughters, Lynne Aslin and her husband James of Derry and Carole Stewart of Hooksett, NH, his granddaughter, Brittany LeBrun and sister Janet Stewart Knowles of N. Hampton, NH. John was predeceased by his brother, Emmett F. Stewart, Jr. and a sister, Eleanor Stewart Volpe.

After cremation, calling hours will be held Thursday July 17, 2025 from 4 to 5:30pm with a funeral service at 5:30pm in Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium 15 Birch St. in Derry. To send a condolence, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

02/07/2025

Road Paving Notice - Drake Lane & Ballard View Circle Derry - roadway improvements to begin on or about July 9, 2025

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01/07/2025

Summer is here folks and HK is stepping up our mobile meal program to meet the increased demand for high quality, nutritous meals. In addition to the below food truck schedule, our incredible Team of volunteers deliver to multiple sites with the Greater Derry Community where young children enjoy full day programs during the school summer vacation months. Our average daily meal count for the next 9 weeks will be over 800 meals each day, 4 days a week. Yup, that's over 3200 meals in the hands of our friends and neighbors every, single week.
We are so proud of this program and the impact it has on our community. Please consider supporting these efforts with your time or money if you're able.

01/07/2025

Uncle Sam (and the Greater Derry Track Club) wants you to join the Run for Freedom! Friday, July 4th, 8:00 am at Pinkerton Academy in Derry NH! Registration ends July 3rd, so use the link below to register now!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NH/Derry/DerryRunForFreedom

01/07/2025