Bow, NH – Bonnie Isabel Wimett (Finan) Addario, age 83, passed away on May 19, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the countless memories she created throughout a life devoted to caring for others.
Born on January 3, 1943, in North Adams, MA to Albert and Isabella Wimett, Bonnie spent much of her childhood and school years in Brandon VT. After graduating high school, she attended beautician school in Massachusetts before beginning the next chapter of her life.
At just 19 years old, Bonnie met Howard Finan, and the two eloped, beginning a marriage that would bless them with their three beloved sons.
In 1994, Bonnie married Robert “Bob” Addario and lovingly embraced becoming a stepmother to six children, expanding the family she treasured so deeply.
Bonnie dedicated much of her professional life to helping others. Through her work with developmental disability services and the DDS Council, she passionately advocated for individuals with developmental challenges, helping many transition into independent housing and fuller lives within their communities. She proudly retired from the State of New Hampshire after many years of service.
Outside of work, Bonnie found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life: gardening, reading, family gatherings, and opening her home to anyone in need of warmth or companionship. She was a member of the Bow Garden Club, a Family Book Club, supported many charitable causes, and was involved with the Friends Program. Her holidays were legendary with a home filled with laughter, food, love, and generations gathered together. Bonnie had a heart of gold, and anyone who walked through her door was treated like family.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Howard Finan; her beloved Robert Addario; her stepchildren John Reed and Cheryl Tancrede; step-granddaughter Robin Cote; brothers-in-law Donald and Joe Addario; and sister-in-law Cindy Addario.
Bonnie is survived by her sisters, Billie Ann Bertrand and Eugene of Lincolnton, GA and Diane Wimett of Jackson, SC; her children Scott and Dianna Finan of Hawkinsville, GA, Sean and Marina Finan of Manchester, NH, and Michael Finan of Bow; brother-in-law Ray Addario; sister-in-law Gloria Schoenfield; stepchildren Barbara Cote, Robert Addario Jr., Laura Addario, Cynthia Addario and Mike Boisvert, daughter-in-law Angelyn and Carey Borden.
She also leaves behind a large and loving family. Nephews Thomas and Marifel Bertrand, Benjamin and Gerty Bertrand and niece Alycia and Joshua Fulghum; grandchildren Patty and Matt Bradbury, Tim Cote and Jessa Goodwin, Heather Bourne and Jason Moore, Nicole and Josh Silvia, John Jr. (JP) and Jamie Reed, Michael, Keith, Bobby Addario, Shayna Dupont, Adam and Sara Clark, Jonathan and Sara Clark, Brittany and Patrick Saucier, Jacob Finan, Charlotte Rau, Alta and Robert Warren, Andrew and Emily Cunningham, Joel and Heather Cunningham. Additionally, she had 30 cherished great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Bonnie was adored by all of her children and grandchildren, and her legacy lives on through the love, kindness, strength, and generosity she shared so freely throughout her life. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
Memorial visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 24th from 4-6 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 25th at 10 AM at Christ the King Parish, 72 South Main Street, Concord.
Burial will follow at 12 Noon at the NH Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen.
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