Jeannette Rita (Gauthier) Walters, 87, of Amherst, NH, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday September 7th, 2021.
She was born in Goffstown, NH on May 23rd, 1934 to Romeo and Alda (Houle) Gauthier.
Jeannette spent many years working at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Manchester, NH caring for veterans. She loved spending time at The Palace Theater in Manchester, both on stage and ushering for many shows. She volunteered at the Boston / Manchester Airport as a New Hampshire Ambassador and at St. John Newman at their Day Away Program.
A lifelong resident of New Hampshire Jeannette loved to travel. Having spent time in New York City, Florida, California, Puerto Rico, Ireland and many other destinations, her favorite was being at home with family, friends and food for all.
Jeannette is predeceased by her husband Robert Walters, her brothers Raymond and Eugene Gauthier and her sister Cecile (Gauthier) Dubisz.
She is survived by her four children; Jacqueline and son-in-law Scott Bachman of Bedford, NH, Denise Biddle of Nashua, NH, Richard Vallee of Nashua, NH, James and daughter-in-law Carol Tuerk of North Andover, NH, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St., from 11:00 am to 12:30pm on Saturday September 11th, 2021. A brief memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to "amedisys HOSPICE" 8 Commerce Dr Suite 101, Bedford, NH 03110.
To send an online message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.