Joan Lester's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Joan Lester

August 29, 1940 - February 24, 2026 (85 years old)

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Joan Lester's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2026 in Merrimack, New Hampshire

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Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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Joan Lester

August 29, 1940 - February 24, 2026 (85 years old)

Merrimack, New Hampshire

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Joan Lester Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Lester of Merrimack, New Hampshire, who passed away at the age of 85, on February 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Margaret (Latour) and Lester (Lastowka); and her siblings, Joseph R. Lastowka and Mary Lester. She is survived by: her brother William "Bill" Lastowka (Lois) of Merrimack; and her nieces and nephews, Kathy Anderson (Bill) of Belmont, Laura Piercy (Tim) of Bonita Springs, Florida, Leslie Kouchalakos (Evan) of Merrimack, NH, Eric Lastowka (Dawn) of Hanover, MA and Adam Lastowka (Roel) of Suwanee, GA. She is also survived by great nieces and nephews and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joan's memory can be made to the Merrimack Historical Society at 10 Depot Street, Merrimack NH 03054.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.



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Mar 04

Visitation

Rivet Funeral Home
425 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH 03054

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Mar 05

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of Mercy Church
16 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054

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