NATALIE B. HOCKENHULL

HAMPTON, N.H. – Natalie B. Hockenhull, 82, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born April 9, 1928, in Danforth. Natalie was raised in Orono, graduating from Orono High School, Class of 1946. She shared 61 loving years of marriage with her husband, Robert I. Hockenhull, formerly of Fort Fairfield. She made her home in Hampton, N.H., since 1954 and was an active member of Hampton United Methodist Church. Throughout the years she enjoyed organizing and hosting many church functions with her friends. She was a long-term member of United Methodist’s Women’s Group. In her earlier years, she was a member of Hampton Mother’s Circle. Mrs. Hockenhull was employed as a secretary at Winnacunnet Superintendent’s Office for 15 years, retiring in 1985. Natalie’s love for her family was most important to her. She also had a large circle of life long friends. She was known for entertaining and making people welcome in her home. She enjoyed traveling and her bridge, knitting, sewing and coffee groups. She was a competitive dominoes player with her family. Her zest for life, her smile and blue eyes will never be forgotten. In addition to her husband of Hampton, N.H., family members include her daughter, Pamela Hockenhull Ford of Hampton, N.H.; son, Robert I. Hockenhull Jr. and wife, Janey, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; daughter, Deborah H. Mattos and husband, Jay, of Silver Spring, Md.; daughter, Cynthia H. McCahill and husband, Kevin, of Medfield, Mass.; five grandchildren, Robert I. Hockenhull III, Amanda Hockenhull, Matthew, Jack and Julia McCahill; great-grandson, Gage Hockenhull; cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Earlene Allen. Visiting hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, N.H. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at United Methodist Church, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be private. If desired, donations may be made to United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. For an online guest book go to www.RemickGendron.com.