Christina Bryer

Christina Paton Bryer, age 98, passed away April 7, 2026 at her home in Antrim after a brief period of declining health.

She was born October 28, 1927 in Liverpool England, the youngest daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Paton.

Christina experienced the battle of Britain firsthand, spending many nights of her youth in bomb shelters. She met an American GI, Arthur Bryer, in Liverpool during the Blitz, and in December of 1946, she became his war bride. They settled in Antrim, NH and raised two daughters. She worked for many years at the local knife factory, Goodell Company, and then for Artek, Inc. before she retired. She became an advocate for her walking, and made sure, for many years, to get her 10,000 steps a day. She always had tea and cookies for visitors and wisdom that would lift your heart.

Christina was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Arthur Bryer. She is survived by her daughters, Maureen Parker (the late Stephen Parker), Carole Pugliese and her husband Guy and her granddaughter Katherine Pugliese. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

An hour of visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30am at Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home, 32 School St. Hillsboro NH followed by a Christian funeral mass at St Mary's Church, 38 Church St. Hillsboro NH at 11:00. Burial will take place after mass in Maplewood Cemetery in Antrim.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.