Dawn R. Nocella

Dawn R. Nocella, 49, of Bedford, died October 21, 2024 at Jack Byrne Center, Lebanon, after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Manchester on April 2, 1975, she was the daughter of Shirley (Riley) Henderson. She was educated in Manchester and attended West High School. She worked as a waitress during her lifetime, sharing her positive energy and spreading kindness to all of her customers, most recently with IHop in Tewksbury, MA. 

Dawn enjoyed time spent with her family apple picking, daytrips driving the Kancamagus, and couponing. She was a very hard worker, loyal, caring and giving. Above all else, she will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. 

Dawn is survived by her daughter, Serena M. Nocella and fiancé Andrew Salkovitz of Belmont and son Richard A. Nocella and fiancé Stephanie Lee Aubrey of Manchester; one granddaughter, Carsyn N. Nocella; her mother, Shirley Henderson; one brother, Brian T. Boyd of Virginia and Kimberly S. Boyd of Manchester; her former husband and father of their children, Richard P. Nocella of Manchester. She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Boyd in 2019. 

There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at Club Canadian, 128 N. Main Street, Manchester, NH 03102 on November 1st from 6pm-12am. Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society NH Chapter, 360 Route 101, Ste. 8, Bedford, NH 03110.