Anita Creager Obituary

Anita was a good friend and genuinely nice lady who I met through the Merrimack Historical society. She will be greatly missed. RIP

My sympathy to Anita's family - she will be greatly missed. My father, Bud Hahn of Troop 424, was one of her biggest fans. Following his death in 2018, Anita oversaw the planting of a tree in his memory with boys of the then current Troop 424, which he was instrumental in establishing back in the day. I know she touched the lives in so many ways and made a real difference in so many lives of Merrimack residents. God bless.

Anita was a very special woman with boundless ideas and energy. On my way to her wake, I drove by Turkey Hill Cemetery and thought of Anita and the hours she and others spent carefully cleaning the very old grave stones. Thanks to her efforts, the stones glisten in the sun. We shared a common interest in researching and writing about the history of Merrimack and shared many conversations at the 1847 Schoolhouse. Anita had all the attributes of a leader and she did it well. The town will always owe her a debt of gratitude for the many ways she volunteered. My condolences to the Creager family.

I so enjoyed spending time with you at the Historical Society, and all our chats about History and about Life in general. You were so devoted to preserving and celebrating the town’s history and Honoring all of the Ancestors ♥ I love how you would always introduce me as a Bowers, in honor of my Merrimack roots :) Thank you for always ‘telling it like it is’ and for sharing all your stories, and your enthusiasm for hearing other’s stories too, and for always being so welcoming and kind. Prayers of Peace to you and your family.

Trisha and Ralph Fair

Sorry to hear about your mother Anita's passing. I didn't hear till tonight so was unable to attend the visitation. I was the secretary at the Merrimack Historical Society and spent many hours working with Anita. We will all miss her. May God comfort your family at this time.

I was so sorry to hear of Anita's passing. I didn't know until tonight (Thurs. 11/2) so I was unable to attend the visitation tonight. I was the secretary of the Merrimack Historical Society (until just this year) and I spent many times with Anita at many events, work projects and meetings. She was a valuable citizen to the Town of Merrimack and we will all miss her. May God comfort your whole family during this time.

Anita was an inspiration. I first met her through Scouts but her knowledge of history is what made us friends. I used to visit with her at the little school house. She told me many interesting stories. We shared books and swapped family stories. She will be sorely missed. + May her memory be eternal +

WOW, what a remarkable life. May she rest peacefully. My sincerest heartfelt condolences to the Creager family

May your spirit fly in peace. You will be missed highly.

I met Anita through the work she did over the last few years cleaning and restoring the Merrimack grave yards. Anita was a wonderful woman with more energy than a woman half her age.

Remembering my Cub scouts days, she was a great den mother and a great woman.

Someone like Anita only comes around once in a lifetime! As a former Scoutmaster of Troop 424, I had the privilege of getting to know her and see first hand her dedication, contribution and impact to the boys, program and community. She touched the lives of so many! It was an honor knowing her, if for even a short period of time! RIP Anita

My condolences to the family. I remember her fondly from the boy scouts. Sorry for your loss.

It was an honor to share the Arbor with her. RIP

An honor to have known you as a member of the Merrimack Historical Society. You were a tireless and enthusiastic leader of the group

Mrs. Creager was a Wonderful Woman who did so much for this community. I was very sad to learn of her passing. My Condolences to her Family and Friends.

Anita was first my Supervisor at M/A-COM , Anita was the first person at work I told I was going to be a father for the first time , she was by far the best boss I ever had . Later in life I was the person that was with Paul and he passed away on a hike , every time I was in NH I always stopped by at the Historical Society to visit with Anita , I always cherished those visits . My condolences to the entire family . Kevin Hall

What a much better world this would be if our obituaries were as full of good deeds as Anita's!
RIP, my friend.

Mrs. C was an ever-present advisor to the Scouting community in NH. Not only dedicated to Troop 424, I knew her from the District and Lodge-wide meetings for the Order of the Arrow, which she encouraged me to join and helped me along the way through the Ordeal weekend (back in 2009)! She set an incredible example for what it means to be a leader in the organization and dedicated an unimaginable amount of time, meticulously detailed effort and care in everything she did for the Boy Scouts. I am so proud to know that the hometown camp was renamed in her honor - it’s well-deserved for her exemplary legacy that must live on.

VERY well done, good and faithful servant. Anita, You served this community tirelessly, often the first to arrive and the last to leave. In strong times and weaker times, we saw that distinguished car all over town , always doing a massive project. I’ll never forget trying to lead you by hand at a camping trip, thinking you needed assistance, and you ended up leading me in the dark down the path holding my hand! You had the best ideas and the most dedication. The gusto, never ended. Rest in peace now, reminiscing , laughing and telling your stories. I’m positive you haven’t stopped with your adventures, leading a whole new group of people now. Love you so much Anita.

Anita was not only my grandmother, but also my Eagle Project advisor. She was the reason that I joined back into Boy Scouts despite quitting as a cub scout, and encouraged me enough to successfully achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the organization. Most people don't realize how much of an active role she played in changing the BSA's position on allowing women into the organization (although co-ed troops are still not allowed for scouts under 18), a goal that she worked on for nearly her entire life. Her obituary fails to state that when her husband passed unexpectedly, she was the one who took over his production supervisor role at Omni Spectra to ensure her family could afford to eat. When the housing complex she lived in on Indian Rock Road was being constructed in 1987, she was highly engaged with the design of the properties and even had custom changes made to her unit as it was built, such as an integrated AC shelf. I feel incredibly privileged to have known Anita for more than 15 years, and I hope that my own involvement and contributions to Scouting BSA will honor her memory.

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Anita gave so much of her time to this Town. She was active in so many organizations and cared deeply about volunteering. The Town has lost a Gem of a lady. My sympathy to her family. Phyllis Heaney

She was indeed a woman of great honor. May she RIP and May her family and friends remember all of the fond memories she's given each and every one of you.
Our condolences to the family.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My Deepest Sympathy to The Creager Family..My God's Love give you Comfort at this time of sorrow.

Your mom was a Wonderful, Amazing Lady..Full of Love and Kindness for all those around her..

Much love
Nancy E Pickering-Cortina

Steve, your mother was a remarkable woman dedicated to service. She inspired that love of science and serving the community in you. She was a gift to Merrimack. May her memory be eternal, Angela Koutroubas-Kazazian

Rest in peace, Anita. God broke the mold when he created you. What a legacy you leave to your family and all the scouts you touched throughout the years by your unending service and mentoring. Unwavering dedication. Always there. So many attributes, too many to even narrow down. I’ll never forget what you told me that last time we spoke. I’ll carry it with me throughout my life. Enjoy your reward for in heaven now. Pray for us now. Love you, Margaret Roy