CLAREMONT — Dawn Berry, 53, formerly of Colebrook and Twin Mountain, N.H., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Valley Regional Hospital. Mrs. Berry was born June 8, 1959, in New Britain, Conn., the daughter of Wayne A. and Joyce B. (King) Holden. She was raised in Colebrook until her family later moved to Twin Mountain. She graduated from White Mountain Regional High School in Whitefield. On Nov. 1, 1985, she married Ted E. Berry and they settled in Claremont in 1988. Dawn had many interests including hunting, fishing, photography and collecting bears. She also enjoyed a good campfire or bonfire. She was also a dog lover, especially of her favorite dog, Uny. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored and lived for. She will be remembered by most for her huge heart and caring ways. Family members include her husband, Ted of Claremont; her children and their significant others, Neecia Berry and Tonia of Claremont, Zeric Berry and Nicole of West Lebanon; her father of Charlestown; her sisters and their significant others, Debra Morin and Cheryl of Milton, Del., and Cynthia Holden-Plummer and Jim of Grantham; her grandchildren, Tailyn, Tristen, Riley, Max and Trent; her three nieces, Tearsha, Kyra and Keyllie; her two nephews, Thomas and William; several aunts and many cousins. Her mother and a baby brother, Michael, predeceased her. There are no visiting hours. Services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748; or Riverside Animal Rescue, 236 East Concord Road, Lunenburg, VT 05906. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, N.H. Visit www.baileyfh.net for more information or to send an online condolence.
