Colleen H. Carney

STEWARTSTOWN – Colleen H. Carney, 87, of Stewartstown, passed away at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in West Stewartstown on June 5, 1937, a daughter to the late Holman and Glendowin (Haynes) Bunnell. She attended the Stewartstown elementary school and was a 1956 graduate of Colebrook Academy. Colleen worked at the Spa Restaurant and Goldie’s for a time in her early life, but in 1969, she began a career as a LNA at the Coos County Nursing Hospital. She had an unforgettable sense of humor and a quick wit, which was known to many. Colleen was kind and friendly, honest to a fault (she always warned you that if you asked for advice, you might not like what was given), and was always a positive person. She loved a good joke and was known to play a practical joke on friends and family from time to time. She loved to cook for her family, and she adored to be around children. She and her husband loved to dance, and often could be found doing just that at the old Woodlands, the Northland, Rocky Lane, or the Cow Palace. For several years, they enjoyed winter get-aways to their place in Panama City, Fla. She also loved to play cards, especially the game “73,” and both Colleen and Howard would often be seen on their porch, watching the traffic go by their home. Colleen is survived by her husband of more than 60 years, Howard F. Carney of Stewartstown; three children, David Berry of Stewartstown, Peter (Betty) Carney of Stewartstown, and Kelly (John) Bolens of Canaan; two whom she thought of as her own, Ken (Sonia) Berry of Manchester and Brenda Berry of Manchester; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Bolens, Heather Cross, Melissa and Paul Carney, Colter and Emma Berry, Christian Browne, Katie Rainville, and Aimee Berry; and five great-children, Gwendalynn Bolens, Carson and Jaxx Cross, Brayden Carney, and Nash Rainville. She is predeceased by a son, Michael Berry in 2016; a sister, Marlene Fox; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Cross. There are no public calling hours. The family will celebrate Colleen’s life at a later date, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Carney may be made to the CCNH Resident Activity Fund, c/o P.O. Box 10, W. Stewartstown, NH 03597. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Colleen H. Carney

June 5, 1937 - January 28, 2025