Betty Anne Maggio

Dr. Betty Anne Millar Maggio, PhD, 79, of Derry, NH, passed away on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH.

She was born on October 29th, 1946, to Anne May Farrell Millar and Robert Laurie Millar. Betty Anne was raised in Arlington, MA, attended the local schools, attended Bates College, earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University, her master’s degree from Boston State College, and went on to earn her doctorate degree from Boston College.

Betty Anne married the love of her life, Peter R. Maggio, on April 19th, 1975, and the couple raised their sons in Natick, MA and Windham, NH. She was the epitome of a great mother and wife.

She began her career as a science teacher for Bedford, Massachusetts schools. Following her doctorate degree, she worked for Digital Corporation, formulating corporate educational guidelines. Betty Anne at the time of her death she was a Clinical Quality Analyst for Boston Medical Center.

Betty Anne loved spending time with her family, whether they were hiking, skiing, swimming, or spending time together at their condo in North Conway. She loved to travel, taking many girls trips over the years or making trips to visit her father in Florida.

In recent years, she loved reading and going on almost daily bike rides on the local rail trails. 

For 15+ years, Betty Anne was deeply involved in Windham, NH with the Boy Scouts. She proudly saw her two sons, Peter and Santi earn their Eagle Scout badges.

She was a force of nature in her own quiet way. She possessed a strong moral compass and really loved people for who they were. Betty Anne was also very involved with the First Congregational Church of Salem, NH, where she sang in the choir for over 35 years.

Betty Anne is survived by her beloved husband, Peter R. Maggio; her sons, Peter Robert Maggio and his partner Jess, and Santi Antonio Maggio; her brother, Robert L. Millar, Jr; as well as many beloved family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, from 4 to 7pm, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 30th, at 10 AM, at the First Congregational Church of Salem, NH, 15 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH 03079.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Salem, NH.

For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com