Mary-Jo Haskell

Mary-Jo Haskell passed away on May 16th, 2018 in her sleep after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 9th, 1933 in Haverhill, MA. The daughter of Osgood and Edith (Dewhirst) Haskell. She graduated from Perly High School in 1951 and joined the Air Force in October 1952 and was honorably discharged in November 1956.

She continued her education attending Bradford Junior College, University of Colorado and Boston University and Sargent College majoring in physical therapy. Mary-Jo continued with her career working as a physical therapist at the Bon-Secures Hospital until her retirement many years ago.

Mary-Jo spent the better part of her life living at 4 Chestnut street Georgetown Massachusetts, before moving to Hampton Falls New Hampshire, but she always considered Georgetown her home.

She was an active member of the 1st Congregational church in Hampton and was Commander of the American Legion Post 417 in Methuen, Massachusetts for a time.

Mary-Jo was predeceased by her lifelong best friend Barbara Owen’s of Georgetown Massachusetts and her beloved cat Nudgie. She is survived by her adopted family the Owen’s of Georgetown Massachusetts and by her dear friend also named Mary-Jo Haskell of Newton New Hampshire and several cousins.

There will be no calling hours. Following cremation, a private burial will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to, First Congregational Church 127 Winnacunnet Road,  Hampton, New Hampshire 03842.

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