Manchester Mourns Abigail B. Gemme Death: Beloved Central High Teacher Passes at 51
Feb. 22, 2026 — Manchester, N.H. Abigail B. Gemme, a 51-year-old teacher at Manchester Central High School, passed away following a sudden illness, her family announced in an official obituary. The Abigail B. Gemme death has prompted tributes from school officials and the community, highlighting her dedication as an educator.
The Abigail B. Gemme death, reported four days ago, occurred during the Manchester School District’s February break, as noted in local social media alerts. Born June 6, 1974, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Gemme was remembered as a beloved figure committed to her students and colleagues at Manchester Central High School, according to coverage in the Union Leader.
Community and School Response
Manchester School Board Vice Chair Jim O’Connell praised Gemme in the wake of the Abigail B. Gemme death, describing her as embodying the school’s mission and serving as the “quintessential teacher,” per the Union Leader article. The story, republished on Yahoo News, echoed the district’s grief over her sudden passing.
Local Facebook groups shared details of the Abigail B. Gemme death, including her role as a teacher, amplifying community mourning during the school break.
Family and Life Details
Gemme is survived by her brother Michael Gemme, sister Ellen Gemme and husband Christopher Simpkins, as well as several nieces, nephews, and stepfamily members, listed in the Connor-Healy Funeral Home obituary and reprinted on Legacy.com.
The Abigail B. Gemme death was confirmed as resulting from a non-suspicious sudden illness across all sources, with no further details on the cause provided.
Funeral Services
Arrangements for services following the Abigail B. Gemme death are outlined in the funeral home’s obituary page, published approximately four days prior to current reports.
