Gloria Dawn Symonds

Gloria Dawn (Jackson) Symonds passed away while at her home in Contoocook, NH, at the age of 93, on Monday, February 24th, 2025. Gloria has brought love, joy, and light to those around her throughout her time on this earth. An active member of the local Contoocook community, her loss will be felt by the many that learned from her, laughed with her, and loved her dearly. Gloria was born December 2nd, 1931, in Bethlehem, NH, to Elmer and Lillian (Ross) Jackson, where she grew up with her five siblings. She graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1948, and went on to pursue her degree in teaching, graduating from Keene State College. Gloria held many roles and titles throughout her life: student, teacher, dedicated worker, volunteer, Brownie Troop Leader, cribbage champion, good friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. No matter what the role, she brought her compassion, sharp wit, and exuberance. Gloria met her husband and love of her life, Richard Symonds, in 1955. They married May 18,1957. Happily married...