Gloria Ruth Ajemian

North Hampton – Gloria Ruth Ajemian, 94, of North Hampton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by those she loved. Gloria was born in Kittery, ME on August 4, 1928, a daughter of the late George E. and Esther L. (Gerry) Whenal. She shared over 60 years of marriage with the late George Ajemian, who died in 2009. Gloria was raised in North Hampton, attended school at Centennial Hall and graduated from Hampton Academy with the Class of 1946. When she was 16 years old she met George while he was working at the former Forest Hill Farm in North Hampton. They were married in 1949 when George returned from the war. Gloria so loved the many letters, over 250, that George wrote during his time with the 82nd Airborne in Germany and France. Gloria and George loved to go dancing and cut many a rug at the Rockingham Ballroom and several other local venues. They also enjoyed camping and traveling whenever they got the chance. Gloria was a charter member of the North Hampton Fire Ladies Auxiliary, where she served her community for over 20 years. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in North Hampton since she was 13 years old and active in the church Christian Endeavor Program and the junior choir. She was a Girl Scout and also a member of the 4H Club. In her later years, Gloria was active with the Programs for Active Senior Adults (PASA) and enjoyed the many group trips together. She had worked locally for over 20 years as a housekeeper, including a number of years at the Gov. Dale farm in North Hampton. Gloria also worked at Hytron Radio & Electronics of Newburyport, MA for several years. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Dennis and wife Mary Ellen Ajemian of Hampton, her daughters Shari Craig and husband Charles of Arlington, MA, Bonnie Blaise and husband Steve of Londonderry and Roxanne Vatistas and husband Gregory of Rochester, her 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved George, Gloria was predeceased by her brothers, Kenneth and Delbert Blaney, her sisters, Isabel Hobbs and Marilyn Grant, and her granddaughter Jessica Hamel. Visitation will be from 11am to 12pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. Services will follow the visitation starting at 12pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery, North Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Hampton Firemen’s Association, 235 Atlantic Ave., No. Hampton, NH 03862 or to Breathe NH at https://www.breathenh.org/.

Gloria Ruth Ajemian

August 4, 1928 - November 16, 2022