Phyllis V. Purington, 97, formerly of Salisbury and Franklin, died on Oct. 7, 2022 at Merrimack County Nursing Home.
She was born in Dorchester, MA on June 20, 1925 the daughter of John Kirk deHaro and Hazel (Newton) deHaro. Her family moved to Salisbury when Phyllis was young. She lived in Salisbury many years until she and her husband, Donald E. Purington, the love of her life, moved to Franklin to senior living.
She was predeceased by her husband, Donald who died in 2020, her parents, two brothers, Newton and Keith deHaro and two nieces, Brenda and Jackie deHaro.
Phyllis is survived by a nephew, Gregory DeHaro of Florida and many many friends.
She was a member of The Salisbury Congregational Community Church for over 60 years where she served as Sunday School Supt. With 40-50 students in attendance.
Phyllis loved pets, camping, and gardening. She was a hard worker and great gardener, bird watcher, and a friend to everyone.
A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Salisbury on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at 10 am.
Thibault-Neun Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and an online guestbook is available at
www.neunfuneralhomes.com