Concord, NH – Caroline (Trilly) Lewis of Concord, NH, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Newbury, VT, the daughter of Carleton and Marjorie Boyce.
Raised in Wells River, VT, Trilly was the second of five children and graduated from Wells River High School in 1953 with a class of fewer than 10 students. Her Wells River roots and childhood friendships endured throughout her life.
During her senior year of high school, she met George from neighboring Woodsville, NH. George & Trilly would remain inseparable for the next seven decades. They married on June 9, 1956 and soon headed west, living in seven homes across five states before returning to New Hampshire in 1960. They moved to Concord in 1965, where they built a house on Dover Street, raised their family and embedded themselves in the local community for the rest of their lives.
Trilly spent four decades working as a personal banker, retiring in 1999 from Bow Mills Bank & Trust. But her greatest dedication was always to family and community. Her top priority was being “Mom” to her two sons and “Aunt Trilly” to her many nieces and nephews. A longtime member of South Congregational Church, she volunteered countless hours helping those in need and aging members of the community. She was also active in PTO activities and served as a longtime Supervisor of the Checklist in Concord’s Ward 8.
Trilly loved baking for others and was known for her holiday care packages and famous “Scramble.” Many of her fondest memories were made at the family (and friend) camp in Lempster, known to all as The Fort.
Perhaps her life became complete as she watched and helped her grandchildren grow up. She was the most caring Grammie anyone could ever want, with seemingly no limit to the energy and love she gave to her family.
Trilly was predeceased by her husband George; her parents, Carleton and Marjorie; and her siblings Carleton Jr., Russell and Sam. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Stephanie) of Concord, NH and Gregory (Phoebe) of Newburyport, MA; six grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob, Harper, Briar, Emersen and Nicholas; three step-grandchildren, Alyza, Keegan and James; three great-grandsons, Lucas, Colin and Finnley; her sister, Barbara Schlenker of Penacook; and many beloved nieces, nephews, friends, relatives and neighbors.
To know her was to love her – and to love her is a blessing.
Calling hours will be Friday October 2nd from 5-7PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N Main St Concord, NH. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM at South Congregational Church in Concord, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to South Congregational Church in Concord, NH or to the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, NH.
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