Regina M. Snell

LANCASTER - Regina M. Snell, 82, passed away peacefully at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, on December 27, 2015.  She had fought courageously against renal failure, heart disease and end stage COPD.  She lived life on her terms; and she died on her terms, with dignity and grace.

Regina was born in Woodsville, NH on February 3, 1933 to Henry and Lillian (Welch) Guilmette.  She was also raised in Woodsville and was a graduate of Woodsville High School.  She later attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA.

For many years she worked as a medical secretary and then as a medical record librarian at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville.  She was instrumental in assisting with the set up of the medical record department for accreditation.  Before her retirement she was an appointment secretary in the office of Howard Wagner DDS in Littleton.

She loved playing golf before her health forced her to give it up.  She also enjoyed doing crossword and logic problems, watching sports on television, reading and spending much time on the computer.  Her three grand fur babies gave her much joy, comfort and companionship.

Surviving family members include her daughter Judy Nichols with whom she made her home in Lancaster; a sister Rhoda Monahan of South Barre, VT; as stepson Ted Snell and wife Barbara of Georgia; a nephew, nieces, cousins, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.  Her parents along with her husband, Arthur "Charlie" Snell, and a daughter Joni predeceased her.

Per her wishes there will be no services.  After cremation there will be a private burial at the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton.

If you wish to make a contribution in her memory please consider making a donation to Companion Pet Care, 22 Maple Street, Littleton, NH and indicate for the "Compassionate Care Fund", in the memo.  This fund saved the lives of two of the family cats before their adoption by Regina and her daughter.  Also consider Riverside Rescue Inc., Lunenburg, VT in memory of Regina Snell.