Florence M.

Sweeney

Florence Margaret “Gilly” Sweeney, 91, of Pembroke New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 4th, 2026. Born and raised in Lyndale, Prince Edward Island, Canada, she was the daughter of the late D.J Gillis and Mary Gillis. Gilly resided in Pembroke since 1960 and was married for 66 years to her late husband, Tracey T. Sweeney.

Gilly grew up on her family’s 100-acre farm with no electricity or plumbing and was no stranger to hard work. She attended a One-room Schoolhouse before coming to the states to attend St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Following the start of Gilly’s nursing career at St. Luke’s Hospital, she returned to PEI as a nurse at Montague Hospital.

Gilly was a beloved OB/GYN nurse at Concord Hospital’s Family Place for 33+ years. Her gentle nature, compassion, and kindness brought comfort to countless mothers, babies, and families. Nursing was more than a career; it reflected her lifelong commitment to helping others. Gilly was a 4-H Leader and substitute School Nurse in the Pembroke School District, as well as a Camp Nurse at Camp Mi-Tena and the Lakes Region Greyhound Park.

As an avid bird and animal lover, “clean dirt” gardener, seamstress, household chef and baker, and impassioned NHL fan, Gilly found joy in life’s wholesome pleasures. She was a neighborhood matriarch who demonstrated the importance of showing up - whether it be the hockey rink, the sports fields, the event arena, the theater audience, the community plant sale, or the school pickup line - her selflessness and sincerity was felt by all, particularly her beloved grandchildren. Gilly cherished her family and family gatherings, and opened her home to friends and neighbors, an anchor to all who knew her. Known for her bubbly Scottish lilt and Gilly-ism’s, she loved deeply and saw the good in people.

Gilly is survived by her four children: Joyce Daley of Pembroke, NH; Tracey “Tom” Sweeney of Canterbury, NH; Tim Sweeney and his wife, Marcia, of Pembroke, NH; and Julie Giglia of Abington, MA.

She also leaves behind five grandchildren and one great-grandchild: Matthew Sweeney, his wife, Kimberly, and their daughter Zoe of Westerly, RI; Tom of San Antonio, TX; Benjamin Sweeney and his wife, Abigail, of Kittery, ME; Alexandra Daley of Manchester, NH; and Emma Daley of Pembroke, NH. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear family friends.

In addition to her husband, Tracey, Gilly was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth “Betty” McLean, and her brother, Roger Gillis.

A memorial visitation will be held at Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke, NH, on Friday November 20th from 10am -12 pm, followed by a memorial service at 12pm in the funeral home.

Burial will be directly following services at Pembroke Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider making donations in Gilly’s memory to the Granite VNA’s Hospice Services, or to Concord Regional Technical Center’s Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Program in Concord, NH, to support students pursuing careers in nursing. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com