Christopher James Stone

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher James Stone, 66, of Hooksett, NH. Chris passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a long-term illness on July 25, 2024. Born in Newburyport, MA, in 1957, Chris dedicated his life to the service of others through his work as a pharmacist. For over 30 years, he was a trusted and respected figure in New Hampshire's pharmacy community. He owned and operated Peters Pharmacy in Nashua, NH, for more than 20 of those years, where he built lasting relationships and served his community with unwavering commitment and care. Outside of his professional life, Chris loved his family and the outdoors, whether he was taking his kids four-wheeling through the woods, boating on the lake, camping in the White Mountains, or cruising in the Caribbean. He had a love for motorcycling, particularly his classic Honda, and was simultaneously thrilled and entirely at peace during a ride. After taking up skiing as an adult to spend more time with his family, he became the most enthusiastic of them all. He cherished his time boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, where he made countless memories with family and friends. On a sunny day, he could often be found enjoying a Mike's Hard Cranberry Lemonade, embracing simple pleasures. A varsity football player at Newburyport High School, Stoney was an ardent Pats fan and longtime season ticket holder who got to see the dynasty win time and time again in his life. Chris’s legacy lives on through his loving family. He is survived by his two daughters, Caroline of Amherst, NH, and Shannon of Sausalito, CA; his son Michael and daughter-in-law Katie of Brooklyn, NY; his ex-wife of 20 years Claudette (Bouchard); his sister Barbara and brother-in-law Harold “Buster” Tarbox of Groton, CT; his brother Jeff and sister-in-law Pam of Newburyport, MA; and his sister-in-law Susan of Newburyport, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Barbara (Murphy) and his brother Mike. Chris’s dedication to his family was evident in his drive to provide the best for them, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. Chris will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His impact on the community and his family will be remembered with fondness and gratitude. Always ready with a joke or a hilarious story of his adventurous youth, his passing leaves a larger-than-life–sized hole in our lives. A memorial service to celebrate Chris’s life and honor his memory will be held at Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry Street, Hudson, NH, on Wednesday, July 31, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Family, friends, and fans are invited to a gathering in his honor at a nearby restaurant to be determined from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The 44/14 Fund - Jeff Stone Foundation (www.4414fund.com) in Chris’s name.