Tina M. Hand

ST. JOHNSBURY - Tina M. Hand, 55, former long-time resident of North Stratford, died Sunday, December 15th, 2019, at the UVM Medical Center, Burlington.

Tina was born in West Stewartstown on June 24, 1964, the daughter of Wilfred Gaudette and Lynda (King) Gaudette. She was raised in North Stratford and resided there for most of her lifetime where she was a fulltime homemaker raising her family.

She had many interests including needlepoint, crocheting, and baking. She was an excellent baker and made all of her grandchildren's birthday cakes that included her secret frosting. Tina liked all kinds of sports and was partial to teams from New York, particular the Yankees.

Surviving family members include her daughters Alicia Hand and partner Angelo Vozzella of Lunenburg, Crystal Beaucage and husband Joseph of St. Johnsbury; her parents, Lynda Gaudette of Colebrook; Wilfred Gaudette and wife Vicki of Colebrook; grandchildren, Brody, Aidan, Kylie, Bentley, Nathaniel; siblings Tammy Fortin and husband Joe of Stratford, Wendy Covill and husband Shawn of Bloomfield, Bo Gaudette and wife Brenda of Stratford, Ronnie Gaudette and wife Tamela of Stratford, Wanda Riff of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Tina was predeceased by her husband Raymond Hand; a son Travis Hand; her fiancé Douglas McAllister; and her step-father John Gaudette.

Visiting hours were held Sunday afternoon, December 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 20th, at 1:00 PM in Emerson Cemetery, Stark. Reverend Timothy Brooks, pastor of St. Pauls Church, Lancaster, will officiate.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to help the family defray funeral costs. Payment can be mailed to Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main Street, Lancaster, NH or made online at www.baileyfh.net on the Crowdfunding page dedicated to Tina. You can also access more information or send an online condolence at the same website address.