LACONIA – New Hampshire USA Obituaries

Laconia—–Kenneth Norman Nutter, 88, of 45 Drummer Trail, died at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Ken was born on June 1, 1925 in Laconia, N. H., the son of the late Clyde and Doris (Springer) Nutter. Many will remember Ken as a resident and business owner in Gilmanton before moving to Laconia twenty-nine years ago and for many years he spent winters at his Naples, Florida home. He was a 1943 graduate of Laconia High School, attended Iowa State, and proudly served in the U. S. Navy during WWII. Ken also founded Ken Nutter Construction, which he served as owner and operator for thirty-five years before retiring in 1984. In retirement he created two major housing developments and continued to be an active partner in a Weirs Beach campground until it was sold in 2007. In Ken’s spare time he lovingly “tended to” his Gilmanton property until his health declined in October of 2013. Ken was also a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laconia Post #1670 and a lifetime member of the Laconia Country Club. He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Ethelyn “Lynn” (Jones) Nutter of Laconia, two sons, Bill Nutter and his wife Cindy, Bob Nutter and his wife Fay, six grandchildren, Craig Nutter and his wife Melissa, Jillian Bowes and her husband Ryan, Jennifer Pilarz and her husband Patrick, Chris Nutter and his wife Dawn, Kim Perron and her husband Adam and Amy Burke and her husband Gary; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Varhach and Janice Paletta and her husband Joe; four nieces; two nephews and many cousins. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by his stepfather Harry Bowdoin, and an infant son, Steven Bradley Nutter. There will be no calling hours. Per Ken’s wishes, a graveside service will be held at the family plot at Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Meeting House Road, Gilmanton, N.H. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 6, Gilmanton IW, NH 03837, to Gilmanton Historical Society, PO Box 236, Gilmanton, NH 03237, or to Smith Meeting House Cemetery, 604 Meeting House Road, Gilmanton I.W., NH 03837. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Belmont—–Bradford F. Butler, 83, of Belmont, died at his home on Monday, May 5, 2014. Mr. Butler was born July 16, 1930, in Newton, Mass., the son of the late Leonard W. and Emily (Fuller) Butler. Mr. Butler served in the U. S. Army. He resided in Portland, Maine, before moving to Laconia in 1961 and later to Belmont. He was employed by Truesdale Company in Boston for thirty years, retiring in 1991. Mr. Butler was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church and the Laconia Athletic Club. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Lois K. Butler, of Belmont; a son, David L. Butler, of Bedford, N.H.; two daughters and their husbands, Janet E. Butler of Raymond, N.H., and Diane J. Butler of Scarborough, Maine; two grandchildren, Paul and Jeffrey; a sister, Elizabeth Scott, of Naples, Florida; two nieces and three nephews. Friends and family are invited to meet for a Celebration of Life on May 17, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Belmont, N.H. Burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, Maine, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247, or Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 No. Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H., is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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GILFORD – Lisa Maxine Small Young, beloved wife of Richard Mark Young and devoted mother of Matthew Frederick, Mark George and Michele Ciera Helen, lost her twelve year battle with breast cancer on May 11, 2014, nineteen days after her 54th birthday. Matthew is a junior at Gilford High School, Mark is a freshman and Michele is an 8th grader at the Gilford Middle School. After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2002 Lisa faced her illness with a quiet force that never quit, strength in the face of great odds, and an ability to keep fighting after most people would have given up. Born in Biddeford Pool, Maine to Frederick and Leslye Small in 1960 Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. With her nurse friend Lisa Richard Donat, using her credential as an RN, Lisa worked as a nurse and traveled throughout the United States as an RN in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, California, Washington, Nevada, Alaska and Minnesota. Accompanied by Lisa Donat she also traveled throughout Europe and New Zealand. Lisa long enjoyed the out-of-doors and many of her happiest times were spent camping with friends and family in Alaska, New Mexico, Utah, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. While working in Alaska for the Indian Health Service she met fellow nurse Richard Young. They were married on August 6, 1995 at her parent’s home by the sea at Biddeford Pool, Maine. Richard and Lisa moved from New Mexico to Gilford, New Hampshire in 2001. Being active in her community Lisa served on the Board of Directors of the Gunstock Nordic Association since 2010. She has been president of the Association for the past two years– responsible in large part for promoting the sport of Nordic skiing among the youth of the Lakes Region. She was an active member of Temple B’Nai Israel in Laconia and has been an instructor in the religious school of the Temple. Lisa became known for her special qualities—her infectious sense of humor, her loyal and generous friendships, her gift for creating a happy atmosphere, her love of family and friends. She was always anxious to do for others. Besides her husband and three children, Lisa Maxine Small Young is survived by her mother Leslye Small, her sister Pamela Small Oliver, husband Pare and daughter Elyse, all of Biddeford Pool, Maine; Brother Michael, his wife Jodie and nieces Megan and Jordan of Madison, Connecticut. Her in-laws include mother-in-law Biloine W. Young of St. Paul, Minnesota, brothers-in-law Robin Young of Wayne, PA; Benjamin Young of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister-in-law Priscilla Young of Buffalo, New York. Services in celebration of the life of Lisa Maxine Small Young will be held at Temple B’Nai Israel, 210 Court Street in Laconia at 10:00 AM on Tuesday May 13. Burial will be held at the Union Cemetery immediately after the service. A meal of condolence will be held at the Temple after the burial. Shiva services will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night at 7:00 PM at the Young home. Additional visiting hours on Wednesday and Thursday will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Young home. In lieu of flowers in honor of Lisa Maxine Small Young please make a contribution to the Gunstock Nordic Association. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Laconia—-Raymond G. Morin, formerly of 57 Emerald Drive, Laconia died at Golden Crest on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Mr. Morin was born October 22, 1929 in Claremont, N.H., the son of the late George J. and Rosilza (Rivet) Morin. Mr. Morin was a longtime resident of Laconia. He was an engineer and had been employed by the State of New Hampshire- Department of Transportation from 1957-1989. Mr. Morin was a communicant of St. Joseph Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876. He enjoyed his grandchildren, camping and skiing. Survivors include two sons, Michael R. Morin and his wife Kathy of Sanbornton and Steven F. Morin and his wife, Patty, of Gilmanton Iron Works; four grandchildren; Jamie Morin of Northfield, Nicole Jaskiewicz of Meredith, Andrew Morin of Gilmanton and Brett Morin of Gilmanton, a sister, Lucille Morin, of Franklin, formerly of Claremont, and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Morin was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice (Woodward) Morin, in 2012, by a brother, Francis Morin, and a sister, Helena Quinn. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 4PM to 7PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish at St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Knights of Columbus, Laconia Council #428, PO Box 24, Laconia, NH 03247-0024. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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LACONIA—–Lorette A. (Cormier) Piché, 92, of Laconia, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2014. Mrs. Piché was born November 4, 1921 in Laconia, the daughter of Alcide and Lena (Lebel) Cormier. Mrs. Piché resided in Laconia for most of her life. She will be remembered as the loving maternal head of her household. Her family was always first and foremost. She was a devout Catholic and a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church. Her husband Fred predeceased Lorette in 2002 after a long and happy marriage together. She is survived by her two children: loving daughter Diane T. Rueffert and her husband Ken; and her loving son Ron and his wife Kris. Her three grandchildren: Shawn Rueffert, his wife Cris, and their daughter Paige; Amy Rueffert Thibeault, her husband Matt and their son Elliot; Casey Piché, his wife Heidi, and their two children Hannah and Tyler. She also leaves behind a number of her younger siblings and their respective families. Calling hours will be held from 5PM to 7PM on Friday, May 16, 2014 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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GILFORD – Patricia Ann Lang, 84, of 9 Sargent Place, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Laconia Rehabilitation Center after a period of failing health. She was born on October 21, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Rose (Gottlich) Johnson. Pat moved to the Lakes Region 45 years ago and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She worked for a number of years in the Laconia area as a waitress, most recently for the Soda Shoppe. She is survived by seven nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Henry Lang in 1988 and two sons; Peter Lang in 1996 and William H. Lang in 2012. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:30 AM at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Gilmanton—-Paul Andre Levesque died on May 9, 2014 surrounded by love. He was a caring, generous, loving, and much to his six grandchildren’s delight, mischievous man. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha (née Oliveri) Levesque. The first time he saw her, he thought, “I’m going to marry that girl.” Through unrelenting persistence, he got his way. It was the best thing to happen to both of them. Paul is also survived by his large, spirited family, including his 5 children: Yvonne Megenis, Robert Levesque, Julie Levesque, Christopher Levesque, and Mia Levesque; their partners: Rich Megenis, Hannah Cutler, Jay Hanicak, Jackie Levesque, and Tracy Levesque; his 6 grandchildren: Erica, Sarah, Matthew, Josephine, Andre, and Remy; as well as his younger brother, Pierre Levesque. For many years, Paul worked as an accountant for Allen Rogers in Laconia. An Army Veteran and avid community volunteer, he offered his services to Genesis Behavioral Health and St. Vincent de Paul; he served as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and was elected as one of the Trustees of Trust Funds in Gilmanton. A very active communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Belmont, he served many roles in the church, including as an Eucharistic Minister and altar server. Among his many hobbies, woodworking was his passion. Those lucky enough to have signed Paul Levesque originals (PAL) will cherish them. He was also an excellent bread baker, always baking extra loaves for friends and family. He loved gardening, folk music, working out, riding in his convertible, the beach and the sun. Paul was proud of his French Canadian heritage. A loyal and sensitive man, he believed in the strong bond of family and community. He enjoyed food, wine and great conversation, often seated around the dinner table with family or friends. He will be forever missed by those whose lives he touched. Qu’il repose en paix. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH. Burial will be in Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, N.H. In lieu of any flowers, memorial donations may be made to Genesis Behavioral Health, 111 Church St., Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Laconia—Theresa Anne (Routhier) Guay, 72, of Laconia, died May 11, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass., after a period of failing health. Born in Laconia July 10, 1941, the daughter of Edgar M. and Anna (Contois) Routhier, Theresa attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, graduating in 1959. Later, she earned a secretarial certificate at Lakes Region Community College. She worked most of her life, holding several factory positions at Laconia Shoe Co. and Teco Corp.; she worked also at the Laconia State School and, finally, as a customer service rep. at Madeira USA Ltd. in Laconia, before retiring in 2001. Theresa married Dennis M. Guay on Nov. 12, 1966, and they raised three children before divorcing amicably in 1988. Theresa loved her children and grandchildren and was always there to listen, comfort, counsel and console. She also loved to laugh and to discuss anything and everything – from world news to the latest book she had read. An avid reader all her life, she continued to enjoy books in audio form after diabetic neuropathy robbed her of her sight. Though she suffered from several health complications during the last years of her life, she faced them with courage and optimism, enjoying what pleasures she could and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents and her former husband, Theresa was predeceased by her half-brother, Romeo Routhier; her half-sister, Phoebe Leguex; a great-nephew, Darren Cyr, and her best friend, Denise Therrien, Survivors include her children, Katherine Walch, Victoria Guay and Stephen Guay, all of Laconia; her grandchildren, Diana Walch and Rachael McCarthy, both of Laconia, and Arianna Guay Campbell, of Bristol and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her good friend, David Nadeau. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 291Union Ave., Laconia, N.H. Interment will follow in the family lot at St. Lambert Cemetery, Province Street, Laconia, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, Second Floor, Framingham, MA 01701 ( www.diabetes.org) or to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH 03301 (www.sightcenter.org) Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont, N.H.–Victor Cameron Jones, 67, of Belmont, New Hampshire, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at his home, comforted by his loving wife Janice. Victor was born September 24, 1946 in Port Jefferson, New York to Victor and Jane (Spear) Jones. He graduated from Rahway High School, Rahway, N.J. in 1964 and Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont in 1968. Victor served as a Sergeant in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He was employed for many years in diagnostic pharmaceutical sales and marketing working as an entrepreneur and also with Johnson and Johnson, Becton and Dickinson, and Statspin. In retirement Victor enjoyed greeting travelers and assisting with their journeys at the Lakes Region Tourism Association Tilton, NH. He loved New Hampshire and taking trips on the MS Mount Washington Cruise Ship each year. He had a strong connection with God, loved classical music, the Godfather, traveling, meeting new people, international accents and customs, spending time with; watching, and learning from his grandchildren, family, and friends. Victor is survived by his loving wife Janice (Doane) Jones, his three children and two step children, Erin Rose Edwards and her husband Thomas of Newton, MA, Brant Cameron Jones of Sandwich, MA, Meghan Elizabeth Jones and her partner Dan Philbrick of Stoneham, MA, Amy Landers and her husband Dan of Bow, NH, and Mike Blair of Hudson, NH; three grandchildren, Broderick, Jordan Edwards and Liam Philbrick, as well as 6 step grandchildren Makayla, Paydge, Sage, Jazarah, Garrett, and Garrison Landers, and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Jane, and his sister Lucinda Jones. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:30 pm, Saturday, May 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church/Saint James Episcopal Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia, New Hampshire. Memorials may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at www.pancreaticcancerfoundation.com or Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03247 at www.centralvna.org. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Gilford, N.H.——-Orlando “Tony” A. Ventola, Jr., 79, of 9 Sargent Place #79, Gilford, N.H., passed away, suddenly and peacefully, at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Mr.Ventola was born February 25, 1935 in Malden, Mass., the son of the late Eleanor (Nagle) & Orlando A. Ventola, Sr. He served in the U. S. Navy and was employed as a painter and carpenter for the Union. Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Patricia D. (English)Ventola, of Gilford; three sons, Michael Ventola, of Gilford, Ronald Ventola and his wife, Denise, of Gilmanton and Anthony Ventola and his wife, Debra, of Concord; a daughter, Deborah Ventola, of Davenport, Florida; three grandchildren, Kristina Latham and her husband, Donald, of Malden, Mass., Justin Grafton of Charleston, S. C., and Derek Grafton of Kaiserslautern, Germany and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ventola was predeceased by a daughter, Michael’s twin, Michelle Ventola Cardozza, of Medford, Mass. on May 20, 2002, by a brother, Michael Ventola, of Malden, Mass and by a sister, Carmella Rubin, of Arizona. There will be no calling hours. Funeral Services will be private. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Laconia—–Alphonse Adelard Beaule, Jr., 85, of 356 Laconia Road, Belmont died on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, Tilton, N.H. Mr. Beaule was born November 25, 1928 in Laconia, N.H., the son of the late Helen May (Stinson) and Alphonse Adelard Beaule, Sr. Mr. Beaule served in the U. S. Army during WWII and the Korean War and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Beaule was a lifetime resident of the Lakes Region and had been employed as a machinist for over thirty-five years, retiring in 2002. Over the years, he was employed at Scott & Williams, Davis Tool, Aavid and Lewis & Saunders. He was a former communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo, dancing, singing, NASCAR and especially his three dogs, Misty, Tiny and Benji. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Fisher) Beaule, of Loudon; two sons, Michael Beaule and his wife, Sandra, of Belmont and Peter Beaule and his wife, Judith, of Belmont; a daughter, Catherine Bouchard, and her husband, Robert, of Belmont; his stepchildren include Linda Shaw of Sanbornton, Valerie Belyea of Goshen, Robert Mercier of Arizona, Ronald Mercier of Maine and Tina Huntley of Loudon; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Rose Durocher, of Belmont and several nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beaule was predeceased by his first wife, Arlene (Gove) Beaule, in 1974, by his great granddaughter, Autumn Lynn Beaule in 2011 and by a brother, Francis Beaule, and a sister, Theresa Thompson. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 6:00-7:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:30PM also at the Funeral Home. Burial, with military honors, will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 10:30AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. Following the burial, all are welcome to a luncheon at the VFW, 143 Court Street, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to New Hampshire Veterans Home Activities Fund, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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LACONIA – Brian Michael Sullivan (Sully), 41, of 14 Lyford Street, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was born on May 24, 1972 in Norwood, Mass., the son of Paul J. and Rose M. (DePaoli) Sullivan. He was a 1990 graduate of Norwood High School. Brian worked as a carpenter for many years in Mass. and most recently worked in the facilities department for LRGHealthcare in Laconia. Brian was a fun-loving guy, who always wanted to make people laugh. He was passionate about music, sports, and his children. He enjoyed spending time camping and being outdoors. His memory will live on in the family and friends he has left behind. He is survived by his wife, Shannon (Prescott) Sullivan of Laconia, two children, Anna Rose Sullivan and Connor Michael Sullivan, both of Laconia, his parents, Paul and Rose Marie Sullivan of Boston, Mass, his sisters, Patricia Mulkeen and her husband William of Eastham, Mass and Debra Warren and her husband Drew of Newton, NH, his brother, Paul J. Sullivan Jr. of Dedham, Mass, several nieces, nephews and the extended Prescott family. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be celebrated at 2PM on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Congregational Church of Laconia, 69 Pleasant Street, Laconia. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carey House, 6 Spring Street, Laconia,. NH 03246 or to the Congregational Church of Laconia, 69 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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LACONIA — Ellsworth Haines Wheeler, 78, of Laconia, NH, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2014. “Bud” was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed by many. Dr. Wheeler was born on September 19, 1935, in Geneva, New York. He received an A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1957, and a Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography in 1968. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1962-1974. He joined Stanford University and planned and led research expeditions at sea, taught graduate courses and wrote grant proposals for the Stanford Oceanographic Program. He taught at the University of New Hampshire from 1970 through 1977. Bud and his second wife, Kay, moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1987, and lived on a boat until Hurricane Hugo in 1989. After some years as a Reference Librarian at the Medical University of South Carolina library, he turned his hobby into a second career and enjoyed much success as a portrait sculptor. The Wheelers lived in Charleston until moving to Laconia last year to be with family as they began the “great winding down”. He is predeceased by his sister, Emily, his first wife, Ann, and grandson, Benjamin. Bud is survived by his wife, Kay; three sons: Jeffrey (Dawn) of Gig Harbor, WA, David (Francine) of Sandy Hook, Ct. and Drew (Jamie) of Kahuku, HI . Two grandsons, Jon Wheeler of Richmond, VA and Nate Wheeler of Sandy Hook, Ct. Also surviving are four step children, Fletcher Preuninger (John), Steven Youschak (Yun-Hui), Blair Youschak and Paige Thompson (David) and six step grandchildren, Chase, Grant, Grace, Christian, Ryan and Sage. Private memorial services will be at a later date in Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 721, Meredith, NH 03253.

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RUMNEY-Jonathan Alan Kleiner, 63, of 1 Cross Road, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a brief courageous battle with cancer with his beloved wife of 40 years, Beth, by his side. Jonathan was born in Nashua on July 13, 1950, the son of the late Harry Herbert Kleiner and Dorothy (Rowell) Kleiner Kendall. Serving his country in the United States Air force Jonathan was honorably discharged after 20 years of service. He was a 30 year resident of Moreno Valley, California prior to coming to New Hampshire full time. Earning his Master’s Degree from Chapman College University in Riverside, California, Jonathan was employed as a Social Worker for Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. He was a member of the Board of Directors at the Visterra Credit Union in Moreno Valley, California for more than 20 years. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid reader and a Civil War Re-enactor. Jonathan will be remembered for his brilliant mind, quiet compassion, acerbic wit, and quick sarcasm. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth J. (Breton) Kleiner of Rumney, one son; Justin A. Kleiner and his wife Kimberly Colburn of Santa Ana, CA, one daughter; Rebecca A. Kleiner-Preston and her husband Kenneth of Moreno Valley, CA, one brother; Carl Kleiner and his wife Sandy of E.Rochester, his granddaughter Emerson Kleiner and his grandson Locke Alan Preston both of Moreno Valley, CA, three step-bothers; Peter Kendall and his wife Christine, John Kendall, and Jim Kendall, a step-sister; Joanie Kendall. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Lawrence Kleiner. Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 8PM on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia. For those who wish, donations in Jonathan’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.DAV.org/donate. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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LACONIA – Cecil Edward Ford, 73, of 74 Academy Street, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Florence (Pinckney) “Flossie” Ford of Laconia and one son, Alex Schuler of Harrisburg, VA. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Gilmanton—–Frank Walter Dombrowski, 89, of 47 Route 106, died at his home, with his family by his side, on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Mr. Dombrowski was born April 3, 1925 in Cambridge, Mass., the son of the late Walter and Anna (Jackaboski) Dombrowsky. He was a long time resident of Somerville, Mass. before moving to Gilmanton, N.H. thirty-four years ago. He had been employed as a shipper at Simmons before he worked for the Tewksbury, Mass. School System for 20 years, retiring in 1987. Upon his retirement, he received from Governor Michael Dukakis, a certificate of dedicated service with the Tewksbury School System which is deserving of recognition by all the citizens of Massachusetts. Mr. Dombrowski was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish, Belmont, N.H. He enjoyed his family and loved traveling, bowling, hiking, snowmobiling and boating on Rocky Pond. He was a member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Lodge of Elks #2070. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gloria Louise (Hall) Dombrowski, of Gilmanton; a son, John Squires, and his wife, Mary (Cunniff), of Nashua; six daughters, Regina Marsh and her husband, Wally, of Billerica, Mass., Barbara Dombrowski of Laconia, Donna Harvey and her husband, Brian, of Loudon, Deborah Rappa and her husband, Edward, of Wilmington, Mass., Diane Nardone and her husband, Michael, of Derry, and Sandra Kenney and her husband, Larry, of Weare; twelve grandchildren, Jacky, Christine, Paula, Patrick, Jim, Lisa, Craig, Sarah, Tara, Marissa, Mikey, and Stacy; twelve great grandchildren, with one on the way, and two great, great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 4:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, N.H. Burial will follow the Mass at 2:00PM in the family lot in Waterside Cemetery, West Shore Drive, Marblehead, Mass. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Community Wellness Center, 22 Strafford Street, Ste 2, Laconia, N.H. 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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