Barbara Pellerin

   Barbara (Ekdahl) Pellerin, 88, formerly of Hooksett, died July 19, 2023 at Maple Leaf Healthcare Center, Manchester after a period of declining health.

   She was born in Manchester on June 20, 1935 to Albin and Irene (Dupuis) Ekdahl.  She grew up in Manchester and lived in Laconia for 10 years and in Hooksett for 20 years.

   Barbara had worked at Felton Brush Company in Manchester.  She enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee.  She also enjoyed attending classic car shows and was a member of NH Mustang Club and New England Classic Car Club.  She especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports.

   She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Richard J. Pellerin; a son, Ricky Pellerin and two siblings, Doris Coleman and Albin Ekdahl, Jr..

   She is survived by two children, Marc Pellerin and his wife, Susan, of Bedford and Tammy Hybsch and her husband, Robert, of Laconia; five grandchildren, Jared, Nicolas, Cameron, Taryn and Shana; six great grandchildren, Carter, Nolan, Hudson, Raider, Autumn and Indigo; several cousins, nieces and nephews and many special friends.

   SERVICES: Calling hours are Monday (7/24) from 10 to 11:45 a.m. followed immediately at 11:45 a.m. by a funeral ceremony, all at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester.  Private interment will be at NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen