CONCORD- Laura Gustafsson, 54, of Concord went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023. Laura's tenacious fighting spirit and faith was evident throughout her battle with cancer over the past 14 months. When she left to enter the gates of heaven, Laura was surrounded by her devoted, loving family.
Laura's life journey that spanned continents and touched many hearts began in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 23, 1969, the daughter of Ronald Tannariello and the late Donna (Kennedy) Tannariello.
Laura grew up in Merrimack graduating from Faith Christian Academy in 1988.
After marrying her best friend, Per Gustafsson in 1994 they moved to Nashua, NH. After the birth of their first child in 1995, she selflessly dedicated her time and raised a family of three beautiful children.
In 2000, the family relocated to Sweden where she, in addition to taking care of the family, also learned fluent Swedish and enrolled in Art School with a focus on ceramics.
In 2010, after 10 years in Europe, the family moved back to the U.S., settling in Concord, NH to be closer to Laura's Family.
After the children got older, Laura got certified as a Health Coach and started working at the Center for Wellbeing in Portsmouth, NH.
Laura's door was always open. She was the family peacemaker, she was an incredible hostess, she loved to travel with her family and couldn't resist an adventure. She was an avid gardener and even designed a water feature for her French Bulldog, Millie to enjoy in one of her gardens. She loved days at Lake Winnipesaukee surrounded by the splendor of the mountains. Most importantly Laura had a personal relationship with Jesus and above all wanted God to be glorified by her life.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9 KJV
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Per Gustafsson, her daughter Linnea Gray and her husband Elden, and their son, Laura's only grandchild, Gideon Gray, son Lucas Gustafsson and youngest daughter Ella Gustafsson. She is also survived by her father Ronald Tannariello and his wife Derry James Tannariello of the Villages, FL, her sister Tamara Larson and her husband David of Austin, TX, her sister Erica Jeanes and her husband Evan of Candia, NH, her sister Sarah Moshier and her husband Bryan of Parrish, FL, her brother Luke Tannariello and his wife Jamie of Nashua, NH and her brother Joshua Tannariello of Buford, GA as well as countless beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Laura's Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 21st at 11 A.M. at the Amherst Christian Church, 134 Hollis Rd. Amherst, NH 03031. A Visiting Hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 A.M. Assisting the family with arrangements is The Roan Family Funeral Home of Pembroke. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.roanfamilyfuneral.com