CLAREMONT — Elisabeth Louise Wilterdink, 90, of Claremont died on July 1, 2018. She was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on September 4, 1927, the daughter of Joel Walter and Susan Elisabeth (Bartlett) Cook. Elisabeth was a graduate from the University of New Hampshire and Simmons College with her Master of Library Science.
She worked for the Silsby Free Library in Charlestown as head librarian. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, spending time her family and going to the beach. She also volunteered for many years at the Blood Bank.
Elisabeth is survived by her son, David Wilterdink; daughters, Anne Morgan, Susan Wilterdink, Janet Wilterdink, Sarah Wilterdink and Carol Wilterdink; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Wilterdink; her parents and a brother, Walter Irving Cook.
A graveside service will be held in West Claremont Burying Ground in Claremont on Friday, July 6 at 1 p.m. with Marthe Dyner officiating.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Red Cross, 2 Maitland Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com
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