Regena M. Rodrique Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PITTSBURG– Regena M. Rodrique, 88, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Hospice House in Concord, NH, after a long period of declining health. She was born in Pittsburg on March 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Carmi and Marion (Day) Hicks. She was raised and educated in Pittsburg, and was a life-long resident. Regena began working at a young age while also raising her family. She worked for a short period at the Tillotson Rubber Co. in Dixville, and later in housekeeping at Ramblewood Cabins and at the Patridge Cabins on the First Connecticut Lake. Her longest tenure was as a waitress at The Glen from which she retired. Regena loved her family above all, and her life was centered around them all. She loved to play cards, do crafts and knit and sew, and she was always keeping herself busy with her projects. She enjoyed dancing with her husband in her younger days. Her family will remember her always for her total devotion and pride in them all. She is survived by three children, Sheridan (Sharon) Rodrique of Pittsburg, Marlene Rodrique of Concord, NH, and Arlene Rodrique (Phil Haley) of Pittsburg; her sister, Vena Dorman of Pittsburg; a step-brother, Leslie Avery of Stewartstown; five grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Henry “Pat” Rodrique in 2007; a daughter, Carleen Prehemo in 1994; four sisters, Mona Haynes, Irene Harriman, Verna Caron and Bernadine Blanchard; and twin great-grandchildren. There are no public calling hours. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. Interment will be at a later date in the spring in the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Rodrique may be made to the Easter Seals New Hampshire, 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103; or online at www.easterseals.com/New-Hampshire. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Regena M. Rodrique

March 12, 1931 - March 7, 2020