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Maryann (Nicholson) Langdoc age 83 of Littleton passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a decline in her health.
Maryann was born on September 28, 1942, to Eleanor (Kimble) Nicholson and Charles Edward Nicholson in Utica NY. She graduated from Utica Free Academy in 1960 3rd in a class of 301. Throughout school she pursued activities in music, playing piano and singing in several choirs. Maryann was a dance instructor at the Merna Ruggerio Dance Studio in Utica. Maryann attended Boston University School and received a Bachelor of Music degree in music education in 1964. She began her teaching career at Weeks Junior High School in Newton Mass and in 1966 after her marriage to Eugene Langdoc they moved to NH and taught in Franklin, the Newfound Schools in Ashland. In 1973 she and her husband moved to Littleton when Eugene took a position at Littleton Regional High School. In April of 1977 Maryann gave birth to her one and only child William Langdoc. She taught music in Landaff, Lisbon, Sugar Hill, Franconia and Bethlehem until she retired from public school teaching in 1983. In 1975 she became choir director at the First United Methodist Church of Littleton. She was also the headperson of a Heartsong Singer Group. She had a wonderful voice as many people can relate to. She even sang at her daughter in laws mother's service in 2022. She was honored to be asked to play the piano at her son's wedding in 2013. She was a den leader and chairperson of the Littleton Cub Scout committee during the time her son was in Cup Scouts. In 1991 Maryann joined Karate with her son and attended for about 2 years achieving her Blue Belt.
In April of 1994 she began what turned into a 25-year career at Littleton Regional Hospital. She started in the Food and Nutrition Department as a Dietary Aide and then moved to Facilities Management Department as a secretary in 1989 where she remained until she retired in 2011. She then became a dedicated Volunteer at the hospital and volunteered many hours until she physically could not do anymore. She was also on the Littleton Hospital Auxiliary board as well.
In 2011 she became a member of the Cemetery Board and served as Vice President of the board of Glenwood Cemetery where she will be joined with her husband who passed away on September 9, 2011.
Maryann was an avid cat collector whether it was real cats or just collectibles that can be seen throughout her home and even on her clothes. She always wanted to keep them near and cherish their company. She loved holiday gatherings and dinners with family and her extended family of her daughter-in-law.
Maryann is predeceased by her parents and by her late husband Eugene in 2011 where they were married for 45 years, and her kitties Raja and Bear Bear.
Maryann is survived by her son William and wife Virginia of Littleton, her 2 grandchildren Mariah and Gianna of Lisbon, 2 step grandchildren Alec of Bryant Pond Maine and Laci of Woodsville. Also, her 4 kitties Sparkles, Inky, Callie and Misty.
A Celebration of life with be held on Saturday, October 3, at 11:00, at the First United Methodist Church, Littleton.
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