Denise Fessenden
Denise Fessenden
Denise Fessenden

Obituary of Denise (Barkhouse) Fessenden

Denise (Barkhouse) Fessenden 71, of Peabody, beloved wife of the late Roger B. Fessenden with whom she shared 43 years of marriage, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in the presence of her loving family after a short battle with cancer. Denise was born in Lynn on January 29, 1944, daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Power) Barkhouse. She was raised and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, and spent most of her life as a South Peabody resident. Denise was dedicated to her work as an X-Ray Technician for over 40 years at both Union Hospital in Lynn and Sports Medicine North of Peabody, and enjoyed her job immensely. “Many fond memories of Denise will be cherished in the hearts of her family and friends forever.” Denise devoted much of her life to her family, playing an active part in her 5 grandchildren’s lives. She enjoyed socializing, entertaining & laughing with many friends, living life to the fullest and will also be well remembered as one of the regulars at the Wardhurst Restaurant. Denise was an extremely strong and generous woman who would go out of her way to lend a hand to whoever needed it. She very much enjoyed traveling, and in recent years took the whole family to Disneyworld. She also loved to cook & bake, going to the beach, bowling, and had a tremendous love for dogs, especially her dog Lily. Denise is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Heidi and James Wright of Groveland, and Roger A. and Paula Fessenden of Peabody, her 5 cherished grandchildren, Dylan and Jarrett Wright, Conner, Tanner & Hannah Fessenden; her siblings and their spouses, Paul and Nancy Barkhouse of No. Andover, and Maureen and Fred Stenuis of New Ipswich, NH; and many nieces and nephews. Denise’s family will receive relatives and friends at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 4 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Denise’s memory to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or to the Northeast Animal Shelter, Salem, www.northeastanimalshelter.org . As per Denise’s request, burial services will be private. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.
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Cemetery Service

Monday, May 11, 2015

Funeral

Monday, May 11, 2015Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home82 Lynn StreetPeabody, MA6:30PM

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Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home82 Lynn StreetPeabody, MAMonday, May 11, 20154:00PM6:30PM
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