Alice E. Seifert, 81, of Bedford, went peacefully to her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2019 after a prolonged illness. Alice was surrounded by her family upon her passing; according to her own words she lived a happy and fulfilled life.
She was born in Concord on December 1, 1937, the daughter of the late Carroll and Julia (Wilson) Garland. She was a graduate of St. John's High School in Concord and worked as an Executive Secretary for PSNH for many years. Prior to retirement, she was employed as Office Manager for Fortune Personnel Consultants of Nashua, Inc. She was past president of the Westfield, MA Chapter of Citizens for Life; former Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Westfield, MA; and volunteer for Holy Trinity Church and School in Westfield, MA. After residing in Westfield for 8 years Alice and family moved back to NH and resided in Windham for 35 years.
Alice was an avid gardener and reader. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and oil and watercolor painting. She was a very gifted artist. She also enjoyed candlepin league bowling for many years as well as her annual trips to Foxwoods. Alice loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Family includes her husband of 57 years, Alfred E. Seifert Jr. of Bedford; one son, John Seifert of Palmer, MA; two daughters, Carol Justic and husband Terry of Bedford, and Caryn Sheehan and husband Thomas of Northwood; and two step daughters, Nancy Trueworthy of Portland, ME, and Linda St. Onge of Manchester. She also leaves her loving grandchildren, Jeremy Spooner, Erin Sorchik, Sean and Ryan Seifert, Thomas, Zachery and Molly Sheehan, Camryn and Lily Justic; cousins, and close friends. Alice was predeceased by her sister Mary Ann Garland.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, August 5, 2019 at The Parish of the Transfiguration, 107 Alsace St., Manchester. Burial will be private to family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd., Manchester, NH 03102 or Alzheimer's Assoc. NH Chapter, 166 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110.