Eugene F. "Gene" Mehr, Jr.

Eugene F. “Gene” Mehr Jr., 77, of Bedford, died March 3, 2024, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Whitestone, NY on November 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Eugene Sr. and Natalie (Kruden) Mehr.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and was co-owner of Guidemark Software for many years before retiring in 2010.

Gene was a man of deep faith and strong work ethic.  He was a caring soul who loved his wife, family, and friends dearly.  He enjoyed traveling the world and fine (excessive) food and drink.  Gene had a passion for all work but particularly yardwork and fishing as well.   He had an incredible sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh up through his final days.  Gene was trained in servant leadership at St. Anselm College and was a prayer minister.  He also spent time “working” at Easter Seals.  Above all else, Gene will be remembered as a devoted and loving, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and friend.

Surviving family members include is beloved wife of 13 years, Colleen (Sullivan) Mehr of Bedford, three sons, Gene Mehr and wife Ami of Upton, MA, Jon Paul Mehr Sr. and wife Christine of Wilmington, MA and Chris Mehr and wife Kayla of Westwood, MA; two step children, Dr. William Devan and husband Michael of Boston, MA and Shanna Keel and husband Matt of Westminster, MD; eleven grandchildren, Jon Paul Mehr Jr., Lily Mehr, Benjamin Mehr, Jacob Mehr, James Mehr, Zachary Mehr, Wesley Mehr, Flynn Keel, Natalie Mehr, Madison Keel, and Archer Keel.  Gene was predeceased by his former wife, Judith (Hangen) Mehr in 2007 as well as both parents and one sister, Kathleen McDermott.

SERVICES:  Calling hours are from 9:00am to 11:00 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning promptly at 11:00am on Thursday, March7th, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meetinghouse Rd., Bedford, NH 03110.   Committal prayers to follow in the mausoleum at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester, NH 03102.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:  Easter Seals, C/O; Adult Day Program, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103; or to Amedisys Hospice & Palliative Care, 8 Commerce Drive, #101, Bedford, NH 03110.