Memorials
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates and teachers who have passed away.
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Jim McGeough
1948-06-28 2016-06-28
James P. McGeough IV entered eternal peace on June 28, 2016 in Exeter, NH, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born in New York City on June 28, 1948 to James P. McGeough III and Shirley (Lincoln) McGeough. He attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. He served in the New York City Police Department, and on several special operational and tactical task forces. After being wounded in the line of duty, Jim retired from police work and moved to New Hampshire where he earned his Master's Degree in Education and taught mathematics at Manchester High School West for twenty years. He married Susan Vallone i...
Jacquilynn Mead
2021-12-25
Jacquilynn Yung Mead died unexpectedly on December 25, 2021 in a car accident. She was 35 years old.
Born in Andong City, South Korea, Jacqui was the daughter of Karen and Jack Mead. Jacqui was raised in Bedford, NH alongside her three sisters, Tara, Kerry, and Jenna.
She was a loving mother to her son, Dylan. They enjoyed trips to the playground, reading stories and dancing in the living room.
She will be remembered for her creative spirit and warm heart. She found enjoyment in art and home DIY projects.
She was loved by a large extended family. Jacqui is survived by her son, Dylan Watson; parents, Karen and Jack Mead; grandparents...
Dave Pereira
1942-03-04 2011-04-28
John David Pereira, 69, of Concord went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 28, 2011, after a courageous, yearlong battle with mesothelioma.
He was born March 4, 1942, in Newport News, Va., to Gabriel S. and Grace (Smith) Pereira. He was raised in Hampton, Va., and graduated from Hampton High School in 1960.
Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served our country for 28 years. He served in all four divisions of the Marine Corps and loved being in the infantry for all but two years. During those two years, he was a snare drummer with the 2nd Marine Division Drum and Bugle Corps. He served two tours in Vietnam and ha...
Jennifer Leccese (Stevenson)
2020-08-19
Jennifer Leccese, 34, of Londonderry, NH, passed away on August 19, 2020, following a battle with cancer. She was born in Manchester on January 12, 1986, daughter of Deanna Pariseau,
Stephen Laroche, and step mother Diane Cooper.
Jennifer was a 2004 graduate of West High School in Manchester, she later went on to receive her nursing degree from Manchester Community College, graduating in 2016, and was employed at Catholic Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. She had been taking care of others for many years and she did it all while battling cancer.
Jennifer was an avid cat lover, and was mom to three cats; Mamba, Lola, and Jigga. She also had a passion f...
Joseph Sullivan
2013-09-23
Joseph Cronin Sullivan, 69, of Manchester, died Sept. 23, 2013, at Hackett Hill Health Care Center in Manchester after battling many illnesses, including muscular dystrophy.
He was born in Manchester on Feb. 14, 1944, to Francis and Doris (Hogan) Sullivan. He graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, St. Anselm College and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Joseph taught English and creative writing at West High School for many years. He was a winner of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical during which time he taught a class at every high school in the state of New Hampshire and published a book called "The Grand Poobah of Creative Writing." He also wrote "Colu...
Doug Wakeman
1947-08-21 2014-10-15
Paul Douglas Wakeman, 67, of Manchester, passed away Oct. 15, 2014.
Doug was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Manchester, a son of Paul and Mary (Crossett) Wakeman, and had been a lifelong resident of this community.
Prior to retirement, Doug was a math and computer teacher at Manchester High School West for 42 years.
Family and service to God were at the center of Doug's life.
Family includes his wife of 45 years, MaryEllen (Erskine) Wakeman; two sons, Kevin Wakeman and Timothy Wakeman; two grandsons, Isaiah Wakeman and Elijah Wakeman; four brothers, David Wakeman, Peter Wakeman, Kenneth Wakeman and Philip Wakeman; as well as nieces, nephews...