CONCORD, N.H. – Jessica Vashaw, 26, passed away early Thursday morning, Nov. 18, 2010, surrounded by family and friends, at home, after a five-year battle with breast cancer. She was born March 28, 1984, the daughter of Joseph and Cheryl Pasquarello of Goffstown, N.H.; and was the wife of Riley Vashaw of Whitefield, N.H. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also survived by her sister, Kristina New and family of Norfolk, Va.; the family of Rick and Micki Vashaw of Whitefield, N.H.; and countless friends. A memorial service will be held 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, previously the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. A non-denominational celebration of life will occur 4:30 p.m. Quiet reflection space under the night sky of June 21, 2008 – their wedding day – will be available until 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local hospice organization or cancer research. Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, N.H., is in charge of the arrangements. Jessica’s complete obituary may be found at www.bennettfuneral.com.
JESSICA ANNE (PASQUARELLO) VASHAW
