Rebecca S. Hambleton
Rebecca S. Hambleton, 56, of Merrimack, NH, passed away on November 5th, 2026, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, after living for three and a half years with cancer. She was born in Nashua, NH on December 5, 1969, to her parents, Joan and Mark Hambleton, also of Merrimack, NH.
Becky attended Merrimack schools and graduated in 1988. Her passion for baking, along with arts and crafts, led her to Market Basket in 1998, where she was an inspiration and friend to all who knew her. She spent the last twenty-seven years with the company, the last several as the bakery manager at the Milford NH location. Her work ethics were unmatched as was her dedication to the company.
Becky and her niece Cailey, enjoyed making treats and crafts together. They often spent hours creating holiday candies and decorations. She was a significant part of Becky’s life. The family’s four month old golden retriever, Ginger, also brought considerable happiness to her in her final weeks.
Becky survived the disease with the assistance of both SNHMC and Mass General Hospital. She was selected in September to join a clinical trial with the Termeer Cancer Group at MGH. After enduring the first four weeks of the treatment, the disease got the best of her. She was a terrific daughter, a giving sister, and a loving aunt.
She leaves her father, Mark, twin sister Tamara, niece Cailey and 5 month old golden retriever, Ginger. (But most of all, she loved Sadie (another golden) who passed away in September. Also, David and Moira, Steven and Eric, Peter and Diane, Debbie and Amy and her children, The Latvis clan of David, and Matthew and their children.
Becky was predeceased by her mother, Joan Hambleton, Tom Hambleton, David and sister-in-law Laurie (Hambleton) Latvis, and their daughter, Julie.
The families heart-felt thanks to Dr. Hu of Oncology and the Infusion area at SNHMC for the care and assistance during her illness. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Andreas Varkaris of the Termeer Cancer Group for giving Becky a second chance to live with the clinical trial. My best, also, to Kelly, Danielle, Shawn and all the nurses in the Termeer Group for their expertise in caring.
The family also wants to thank the corporate office of Market Basket for not only holding Becky in the highest regard, but also assisting her with all the paperwork required. I can tell that their caring for Becky ran deep. A sincere thank you from her family.
Becky’s wish for a private family service will be held at the family’s discretion.
Hold your loved ones tightly and often……today is in your hands
tomorrow, in God’s.