LACONIA–Betty-Jeanne D. Maheux, 84, of 37 Girard Street died Wednesday morning, September 23, 2015 at home surrounded by her family after a brief period of failing health. Betty-Jeanne was born on November 25, 1930 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Franklin E. and Jessie L. (Goodwin) Bassett. She moved to Laconia at the age of 5. At the age of 14 she spent two years at the TB Sanitarium in Glencliff, New Hampshire. She was the first person to be rehabilitated by the State of Massachusetts for TB. She entered high school at the age of 18 and graduated with the Laconia High School Class of 1952 at the age of 21. Betty-Jeanne apprenticed photography under local photographer Frank Poblenz who taught her the art of re-touching photo negatives, printing and coloring black and white and sepia photos with oils. She also worked for various photographers in Laconia including Bob St. Louis, as well as doing freelance work throughout the New England states. A self taught artist, she taught art and graphic art classes in Franklin and then moved to Laconia and opened her studio “The Loft” when she married her husband Paul L. Maheux in 1968. As a prolific artist she created hundreds of paintings in her long career. Betty-Jeanne was a very active parishioner at Sacred Heart Church decorating and helping to plan church functions. She taught catechism classes there for 17 years, and was also a member of The Ladies of Sacred Heart. A deeply religious person, she had a great devotion to the Blessed Mother. Betty-Jeanne undertook three separate pilgrimages to the village of Medjugorje which was then located in Yugoslavia. Besides her parents, Betty-Jeanne is predeceased by one brother, Franklin E. Bassett, Jr. Betty-Jeanne is survived by her husband of 47 years, Paul L. Maheux; her son, Gedeon P. Maheux and his wife Mindy of Colfax, North Carolina; her brother Donald F. Bassett of St. Cloud, Florida; her step-sisters, Louise Raymond, and Linda Bassett; and her adopted sister, Judy Poblenz Perault of East Andover, New Hampshire. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 11AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will take place at a later date in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia. For those who wish, expressions of sympathy in Betty-Jeanne’s name may be made to St. Andre Parish-Sacred Heart Church 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246 or to Holy Trinity Catholic School, 50 Church 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. For more information, to view an online memorial, or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Gilmanton—–Ralph David Neff, age 85, died on Friday September 18, 2015 at the Genesis Laconia Healthcare Center in Laconia, NH. Ralph was born on July 9, 1930, in Milton, MA and graduated from Milton High School. He also attended Northeastern University, majoring in electrical engineering. Ralph honorably served his country from 1951-1954 during the Korean War, reaching the rank of Army Sergeant. He worked at Vernitron for many years as a production designer for electric connectors resulting in a few patents. Upon retirement, he volunteered at the Lakes Region General Hospital. He enjoyed sailing. especially racing his H boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. He and his wife Janet made many trips to other countries and traveled around the U.S. in their RV. Ralph also kept a lovely garden and enjoyed cross country skiing, hiking and biking. Aside from his wife of 28 years Janet (Dodge) Neff, Ralph is survived by his step-son Clifford Miller, his granddaughters Jessica and Shaina Miller and Several Nieces and Nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Minnie Neff, his two sisters Marian Anderson and Ruth Bent and his brother Gordon Neff. Per Ralph’s wishes, there will be a celebration of his life at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Ralph’s name to The David Adams Sailing Center, PO Box 7047 Gilford, NH 03249. The David Adams Sailing Center hosts a program for youths to learn how to sail. Memorial donations can also be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St, 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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Roland “Buddy” Henry Bolduc, 92, died on Thursday, Sept 17, 2015 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home. He was born in Lakeport, NH on June 7, 1923, second child of Charles and Aurore Bolduc. He was one of 14 children. He attended Sacred Heart School in Laconia and worked the Bolduc family farm all his life. The farm continues to exist today in Gilford, NH. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region area. Buddy served in the Army under General Patton in Germany during World War II. After return from the war he and his brother Charles (Sam) ran Bolduc’s Construction for many years. They built numerous homes throughout the Lakes Region. Buddy enjoyed helping people, doing so most of the time for only a “Thank you.” He dearly loved his mother and family. He was very religious and constructed The Immaculate Conception Church for his family, sitting proudly across from the Bolduc farm, offering Latin Masses. He is survived by his children: Susan Rostom of Florida; Nancy Farr of Florida; Thomas Bolduc of Florida; Sandra Froman of NH; Rickey Bolduc of Florida and Steve Bolduc of NH, stepson: Alfred Fecteau of NH. He is survived by four brothers: Maurice, Ernest, Armand and Robert and three sisters: Anita McKeown, Lauretta Seabeck, and Helen Gaudet. He is survived by nineteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wives: Therese Campbell Bolduc, Jeannette Fecteau Bolduc, and his son Michael. In addition to his parents,he is predeceased by three brothers: Kenneth, Charles (Sam) and Hector Bolduc, and by two sisters Theresa Tracy and Barbara Colby. Calling hours will be held on Friday September 25, 2015 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St, Laconia, using the carriage house entrance. Services will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 Morrill Street, Gilford, NH for a Requiem Mass. Burial will follow immediately after at the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to: The Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr. Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923, or the NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH 03276. 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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LACONIA -On the morning of Thursday, September 24, 2015, Barbara “BJ” Lane peacefully passed away in the arms of family, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. She was born on February 12, 1933, in Holderness, N.H. a daughter of the late Elton Evans and Barbara (Paquette) Evans Slaughter. Barbara was raised in Campton and graduated from Plymouth High School, and helped her mother to run the town’s phone operation system. A few years later she met and married the love of her life, Joseph D. Lane, to whom she was married until his death in 1996. She lived in Laconia for 60 years, assisting her husband with their business, Laconia Office Machine, up through 1978, but took the greatest pride in her title as homemaker. She enjoyed planning events to bring family together, preparing and cooking sit down meals, and also going out to eat. Her cats were her family too. She loved to be at the lake, ocean or pool on a warm summer day and had to have fried clams at least once each summer. The biggest joy in her life was to spend time with her sons, their wives and her three grandchildren. Members of her family include her sons: Dennis E. Lane and his wife Ava-lyn of Londonderry, N.H., Ronald J. Lane and his wife Cynthia of Oceanside, C.A.: grandchildren Britton Kyle Lane, Londonderry, N.H., Trevor Charles Lane, Fort Riley, KS., Nicole Marie Lane, Oceanside, CA.: and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who were all considered family. In addition to being predeceased by her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister Beverly Aldridge, and her brother Donald Young. Visiting hours will be held at on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10AM to 12 Noon at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A celebration of Barbara’s life will immediately follow at Noon, also at the funeral home. A reception will be held in Laconia at the conclusion of the services, location to be announced. A private family burial will be held later in the day. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Activities Department, St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246, or the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 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 -On the morning of Thursday, September 24, 2015, Barbara “BJ” Lane peacefully passed away in the arms of family, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. She was born on February 12, 1933, in Holderness, N.H. a daughter of the late Elton Evans and Barbara (Paquette) Evans Slaughter. Barbara was raised in Campton and graduated from Plymouth High School, and helped her mother to run the town’s phone operation system. A few years later she met and married the love of her life, Joseph D. Lane, to whom she was married until his death in 1996. She lived in Laconia for 60 years, assisting her husband with their business, Laconia Office Machine, up through 1978, but took the greatest pride in her title as homemaker. She enjoyed planning events to bring family together, preparing and cooking sit down meals, and also going out to eat. Her cats were her family too. She loved to be at the lake, ocean or pool on a warm summer day and had to have fried clams at least once each summer. The biggest joy in her life was to spend time with her sons, their wives and her three grandchildren. Members of her family include her sons: Dennis E. Lane and his wife Ava-lyn of Londonderry, N.H., Ronald J. Lane and his wife Cynthia of Oceanside, C.A.: grandchildren Britton Kyle Lane, Londonderry, N.H., Trevor Charles Lane, Fort Riley, KS., Nicole Marie Lane, Oceanside, CA.: and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who were all considered family. In addition to being predeceased by her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister Beverly Aldridge, and her brother Donald Young. Visiting hours will be held at on Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10AM to 12 Noon at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A celebration of Barbara’s life will immediately follow at Noon, also at the funeral home. A reception will be held in Laconia at the conclusion of the services, location to be announced. A private family burial will be held later in the day. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Activities Department, St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246, or the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 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 – Nadja (Nemcovich) Lemay, 94, of 276 Gilford Ave, died Monday, September 21, 2105 at Genesis Laconia Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 6, 1921 in Claremont, NH, the daughter of the late Alexander and Stefanida Nemcovich. Nadja worked for many years as a secretary for the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security, for Globe Department Store and also the State of New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game. Survivors include a son, Allen Lemay, and his wife, Lorrie, of Merrimack, six grandchildren, Joshua Lemay and his wife Kristin and Matthew Lemay and his wife Rachael, all of Bedford, Cory Lemay of Merrimack, Colby Gaines of Laconia, Conlee Gaines of Laconia and Chandler Gaines of Belmont; two great grandsons; Alexander and Cameron Lemay and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lemay was predeceased by her husband of sixty-two years, Robert A. Lemay in 2014, a son, Dennis Lemay, a daughter, Janice Gaines, and her siblings; Michael Nemcovich, Olga Nemcovich, Vera Lamb and Ann Paradise. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Calling hours will also be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 9AM to 10AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:30AM at the Calvary Assembly of God Church, 100 Academy Street, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, 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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Gilford—–Sylvia J. Gamblin, age 70, of Sargents Place, Gilford, NH, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at her home. She was born on September 8, 1945 in Manchester, England, the daughter of the late Sylvio and Eunice Burby (Fletcher). Sylvia loved spending time with her family and crocheting. She met many people and made many friends while socializing at the park and on her daily walks with her dog Makita. In her earlier years, Sylvia and her late husband of 23 years, Richard, enjoyed camping and going on motorcycle rides together. Sylvia is survived by her six children, Sherry Dami of Laconia, Kevin Farwell and his wife Jody of Laconia, Tracey Cooper of Bristol, Sabrina Rouse of Manchester, Heather Stone and her husband Michael of Franklin and Matthew Rouse and his wife Jenn of Gilmanton I.W.; Siblings, Norman and Brian Burby, Suzanne Tilley and Yvette Reed; Sister in law Charlene McLean and her husband Bob; 18 grandchildren. and 11great grandchildren. Sylvia is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Aside from her parents and her late husband, Sylvia is predeceased by her brothers Michael and Frederick Burby and a great grandson Brenan Dami. There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 1670, 143 Court St., Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Sylvia’s name to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247. 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——James “Jim” Mooney Jr., 81, of Brown Hill Road, died at Mountain Ridge Center, Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Jim was born April 14, 1934 in Franklin, NH, son to the late James H. and Muriel (Merrill) Jennes. He worked as a roofing foreman for over forty years for Page Roofing Company. He also worked for the Laconia High School as a custodian for ten years before retiring in 1997. Jim was also a member and past commander of the American Legion-Wilkins-Smith Post #1 as well as a member the VFW Post 1670 of Laconia as well. Better known as “Sonny” by his family, he enjoyed fishing, New England sports and had a love for all animals. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Dawn E. (Walker) Mooney, two sons, James Mooney III and his wife Bonnie of Belmont, N.H., Steven Mooney and his wife Sue of Zebulan, N.C.; two daughters, Carol Haddock and her husband Chris of Meredith and Sandra Mooney of Center Barnstead; two brothers Raymond Mooney and William Mooney both of Gilsum, NH; two sisters, Kathleen Sweeney and June Houle also of Laconia; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces as well as two special felines, Mandy and C.C.. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by three brothers, Warren Mooney, Robert Mooney and Ronald Mooney; five sisters, Norine Allen, Ann Cartier, Corinthia Mooney. Mary Fife and Pricilla Mills; two sister-in-laws, Gertrude Mooney and Louise Mooney and one grandchild, Angela Mooney. A Funeral service will be held Friday, October 2, 2015 at 11:00am at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Burial will follow immediately after in the family lot at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to The New Hampshire Humane Society P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main 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. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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LACONIA – Ann V. Sirles, 72, of 175 Blueberry Lane, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Genesis Laconia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia. She was born on October 10, 1942 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys (Grant) Blake. Ann worked for several years an LNA, most recently for Goldenview Nursing Home in Meredith. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two sons; Mark Sirles of Laconia and Christopher Sirles of New Hampton, two daughters, Robin Ortiz of Laconia and Ann Sirles of Franklin, seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond A. Sirles in 1995 and one daughter, Sheila Bristow in 2003. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be celebrated at 11AM on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Oakland Cemetery in Meredith. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Two Commerce Dr, Ste 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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Belmont, NH – Patricia “Pat” Teichert, 75, formerly of Laconia, NH, died October 9, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Patricia was born in Waterbury, CT on July 20, 1940. She was raised in Oakville, CT and graduated from Watertown High School in CT in 1958. She met her husband Juozas and a year later they married in 1959. They raised four children together in Connecticut. They enjoyed frequent vacations in the Lakes Region and eventually decided to re-locate to New Hampshire permanently in 1978. She worked at the Laconia State School and Training Center and transitioned to Concord State Hospital working as a Training and Development Assistant. She retired in 2002 to devote more time to family and friends. She was an active member of the Laconia Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include: her children – Joseph Teichert of Meredith, Daughter Mary Bolduc and husband James Bolduc of Belmont, Son John Teichert of Los Angeles, CA and daughter Diana Mattes and husband Arwid of Aliso Viejo, CA. Her grandchildren are Jonathan Belfontaine, Justin Belfontaine, Bethany Teichert, Abigail Teichert, Alexander Mattes and four great-grandchildren: Noah Belfontaine, Julian Belfontaine, Gabriel Belfontaine and Olivia Belfontaine. Her sister Judith Morse as well as many nieces and nephews in Connecticut and Germany. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Madeline Bauba (CT) and her husband Juozas Teichert. A memorial service will be 2:30pm on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 10 E. Holderness Rd., Holderness, NH 03245. 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—–Francis M. Ludtka of Laconia, formerly of Connecticut, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the age of 60 years old. He was born on December 30, 1954 in Rochester, NY, the son of the late Francis H. and Theresa M. Ludtka (Katalenas). Francis proudly served his country in the U.S. Air force from 1974-1978. He worked as a machine operator for Aavid Engineering until his retirement in 1992. He loved the Yankees, the NY Giants, golf and Nascar. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren who were his world. Francis is survived by his wife of 34 years Valerie Ludtka (Delchiaro); Four daughters, Melissa Provencher and her husband Matt, Michele Ludtka and her partner Andrew Leitch, Tracy McMath and her husband Doug and Sherry Suttles and her husband Chris; a sister, Laurie A. Talbot and her husband Robert; six grandchildren, Hannah, Braydon, Madison, Makenzie, Jordan and Kaitlyn. Francis also leaves behind four nieces, two great nieces and two nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 4:00PM-8:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St, Laconia, using the carriage house entrance. A service will take place at the beginning of calling hours in the funeral home, promptly at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Francis’s name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hospital, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03766, or to the WLNH Children’s Auction at https://www.childrensauction.com/?page=donate.

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Philip F. Cerveny, Jr, DDS, 80, died on October 11, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Goodland, Kansas in 1935 to Philip and Gertrude Cerveny, he started his career in dentistry in Maplewood, NJ after serving for four years in Germany for the US Army Dental Corps. He moved to Gilford in 1967 and practiced in Laconia for 30 years prior to his retirement from his One Mill Plaza office. Phil was a member of the Lakes Region Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and various dental study groups. After growing up and attending school in Oakmont, PA, he graduated from Bucknell University in 1957 and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1961. Married to Gwen for 58 years, their family includes Philip (Kip) F. Cerveny, III, his wife, Beverly, and their children, Matthew, Dylan and Anna in Anchorage, AK; Lee Cerveny and her children, Nicholas and Alexander in Seattle, WA; Ned Cerveny and Donna Russo in Bow; and Gregg Cerveny and Amy Mitson in Lebanon. Phil is also survived by his brother, Robert Cerveny and his wife, Janice of Port St. Lucie, FL and their children, Shannon, Karen and Robert Jr., and his sister, Susan Johnston and her husband Skip, of Sugartree, TN and their children Jennifer and J-Rae and their families. Phil was an avid golfer, hiker and skier. A long-time member of the Laconia Country Club, where he was a past president and member of the club’s board. He volunteered for several years as hike-master for the Gilford Outing Club. Phil was also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s New England Four Thousand Footers, a 13-year Gilford Youth Baseball coach, and served on the Gilford Middle-High School Board, including the Building Committee in 1971-73 which planned construction of the new school. Phil was also very active in the Gunstock Nordic Association, and served as an official at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. There will be a private celebration of his life at a later date. Assisting the family at this time, is Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to honor Phil’s memory, is encouraged to make a charitable contrition to the Spaulding Youth Center, 72 Spaulding Road in Northfield, NH 03276

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Gilford—-Margaret “Peggy” Janet McCauley 80, of Checkerberry Lane died suddenly at her home Wednesday, October 14, 2015 with her loving husband by her side. Peggy was born July 28, 1935 in Hoboken, NJ daughter to the late Lester and Cecilia (Miller) Schenkerberg. Much of her early life was as a resident of Jersey City, NJ where she met her future husband, Robert J. McCauley while she was still in her teenage years. She was educated and worked as a bookkeeper, a life skill that served her family well. Her passing was on the eve of their 60th wedding anniversary. Shortly after they began a family, they decided to relocate to Freehold, NJ where they resided from 1960 through 1987 when they retired to Gilford after many years of vacationing on Lake Winnipesaukee. Peggy was a selfless, giving person always ready to help and support others. When her children were growing up, she insisted with Cub Scouts, school activities and countless projects that needed to get done right now because someone “forgot”. Bob worked long hours, nights and weekends for many years, often more than one job, with Peggy always ready to take care of the family at home. As the children grew, she discovered an interest and talent in crafting ceramic works of art. Eventually acquiring her own kiln and teaching classes at home to other adults with desire to learn. She enjoyed visiting her sister at the Jersey Shore. Some of her simple pleasures in life included admiring her flowers and the hummingbirds. Margaret, known as Peggy to most of her friends and family, is survived by Robert “Bob” McCauley of almost 60 years; three children, Kenneth McCauley and his wife Sharon of Stewartsville, NJ, James McCauley and his wife Theresa of Belmont, NH and Kathleen Zafarana and her husband Bruce also of Belmont, NH; six grandchildren, Jennifer McCauley-Robinson and her husband Preston, Erin Liberto and her husband Mat, Ryan McCauley and his wife Melissa all of New Jersey, Ian McCauley and his wife Jessica, Brendan and Sean McCauley all of Belmont, NH; eight great-grand children, two sisters, Ruth Goldey of Pittsford, VT and Cecilia Hart of Weehawken, NJ; Sister-in-Law, Barbara Schenkerberg of Bogota, NJ; Brother-in-Law, Kenneth J. McCauley and his wife Linda of Toms River, NJ as well as many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her brother, William Schenkerberg and two Brothers-in-Law, Charles Goldey and Martin Hart. Her Love and caring nature will be missed by all whose life she touched. Per her request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Andre-Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Peggy’s name to New Hampshire Catholic Charities Inc. P.O. Box 686 Manchester NH or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142. 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. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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TILTON – Richard “Dick” Rowe, 81, of 17 River Road, died Tuesday, October 12, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. He was born on April 15, 1934 in Laconia, the son of Merton and Grace (Foster) Rowe. Dick served in the USAF and received a Bachelors Degree in Economics from New England College and later a Bachelors Degree in Education from Plymouth State University. He worked for several companies in earlier years, such as Carpenter & Paterson and Scott & Williams. He taught math and science in the Tilton and Northwood School Systems. Dick also worked as a truck driver for Audley Construction. He was a classic car enthusiast, enjoyed snowmobiling, NASCAR, skiing and working in the woods. Dick was an avid health and fitness buff and a follower of Edgar Cayce’s works. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita (Martin) Rowe of Tilton, his son, Stephen Rowe and his wife Pilar of Happy Valley, OR and two grandchildren; Nicholas Rowe of East Lansing, MI and Hunter Rowe of Happy Valley, OR. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Charles Rowe and one sister, Clarice Russell. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. 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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Philip F. Cerveny, Jr, DDS, 80, died on October 11, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Goodland, Kansas in 1935 to Philip and Gertrude Cerveny, he started his career in dentistry in Maplewood, NJ after serving for four years in Germany for the US Army Dental Corps. He moved to Gilford in 1967 and practiced in Laconia for 30 years prior to his retirement from his One Mill Plaza office. Phil was a member of the Lakes Region Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and various dental study groups. After growing up and attending school in Oakmont, PA, he graduated from Bucknell University in 1957 and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1961. Married to Gwen for 58 years, their family includes Philip (Kip) F. Cerveny, III, his wife, Beverly, and their children, Matthew, Dylan and Anna in Anchorage, AK; Lee Cerveny and her children, Nicholas and Alexander in Seattle, WA; Ned Cerveny and Donna Russo in Bow; and Gregg Cerveny and Amy Mitson in Lebanon. Phil is also survived by his brother, Robert Cerveny and his wife, Janice of Port St. Lucie, FL and their children, Shannon, Karen and Robert Jr., and his sister, Susan Johnston and her husband Skip, of Sugartree, TN and their children Jennifer and J-Rae and their families. Phil was an avid golfer, hiker and skier. A long-time member of the Laconia Country Club, where he was a past president and member of the club’s board. He volunteered for several years as hike-master for the Gilford Outing Club. Phil was also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s New England Four Thousand Footers, a 13-year Gilford Youth Baseball coach, and served on the Gilford Middle-High School Board, including the Building Committee in 1971-73 which planned construction of the new school. Phil was also very active in the Gunstock Nordic Association, and served as an official at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. There will be a private celebration of his life at a later date. Assisting the family at this time, is Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to honor Phil’s memory, is encouraged to make a charitable contrition to the Spaulding Youth Center, 72 Spaulding Road in Northfield, NH 03276

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LACONIA – Patricia Mary Casazza, 76, of 80 Lafayette Street, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 in her home. She was born on December 30, 1938 in Methuen, Mass., the daughter of Edward and Isabella (Mulvey) Pelczar. Patricia moved to the Lakes Region in 1977. She was a proud homemaker; bringing up her children until later in life. She is survived by her son, Steven Casazza, two daughters; Sharon Lange and husband David and Carolyn Lund and husband David both of Laconia, She leaves a grandson, Frank Lund of Franklin, She also leaves 4 granddaughters, Karena Watson of Illinois, Shayna Lange & Stephanie Lund of Laconia and Heather Joyce of Colorado, 6 great grandchildren, her sister and best friend, Maryann Miller and her husband Walter of North Andover, MA, her former husband, Frank Casazza of Laconia, Son-in Law Mike Joyce of Belmont and three nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Kathleen Joyce in 2014 and her special grandson, Kenneth Casazza in 2009. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St, 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.

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Laconia —– Shirley L (Gay) Cass, 82 of Edwards Street died Wednesday October 7, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family following a period of declining health. Shirley was born November 18, 1932 in Laconia, NH, the daughter of the late Maurice and Gladys (Abbott) Gay. Shirley worked for the New England Telephone Co. for 27 years, retiring in 1997. After her retirement, she enjoyed working part-time at Whittemore’s Flower Shop, were she loved making someone’s day with a fresh bouquet. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at her camp in Kennebunk, ME. In addition, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafts and planting beautiful flowers at her home. She looked forward to the Christmas Holiday in decorating her home for the Edwards Street Christmas Lights. Shirley is survived by her sons, Dennis Cass and his wife Renee of Hendersonville, TN, David Cass and his partner Leo Moyen of Providence, RI, daughters, Gay Ferland and her partner Bob Fitzpatrick of Belmont NH, Brenda Frink and her husband Andrew of Surry, NH, and Tammy Thomas of Spartanburg, SC. She is also survived by her former husband Rodney Cass and his wife Pat along with 7 grandchildren, Christopher, Season, Michelle, Taylor, Grady, David, Amanda and 4 great grandchildren as well as a niece and several nephews and many good friends. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son Stephen Cass and her sister Doris Fecteau. Calling hours will be held on Friday October 16, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Wilkinson-Simoneau- Beane-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 17, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. Burial will take place at a later date in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia, NH In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, 1305 Meredith Center Rd. Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson- Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information, to view an online memorial, or leave a message of condolence, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Velma Louise DeVos, age 79, of Range Road, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on April 19, 1936 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Marthalee (Shehan) Abney. Velma worked as an LNA and for Social Services for twenty years in Illinois before retiring and moving to New Hampshire. Velma loved going to plays in New York City and traveling with her husband John to Hawaii and Florida. Velma is survived by her husband of 59 years, John DeVos; a daughter Denise DeVos-Marden and her husband Lewis Marden Jr. of Belmont; a son John B. DeVos and his husband Jeff Whitney of Fort Collins, Colorado; Brothers Darrell Abney and his wife Sue of Colona, Illinois and Donald Abney and his partner Cathy of Davenport, Iowa, and a sister Lois Jones and her husband Robert of East Moline, Illinois. Velma is also survived by four grandchildren Jenna Pearl and husband Brian Pearl of Gilmanton, NH, Casondra Holub and partner Kylie Holub of Fort Collins, Colorado, Maggie and Patrick Phillips of Pembroke NH, and adored her two Great-Granddaughters Madelyn and Brooklyn Pearl. Velma was predeceased by her brothers Loren and Lyle Abney. No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Velma’s name to the Central NH VNA and Hospice, 780 North Main 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. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Laconia—-Cody James Ryan 24, of Warren Street Died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Cody was born October 25, 1990 in Laconia, son to Lawrence “Sonny” J. And Tammy J. (Bailey) Ryan. He was a graduate of Laconia High School in 2009. Cody was an avid basketball player, having played all throughout high school and also played on an AAU team – NH Sharpshooters for five years. He also enjoyed construction, having taken all the classes offered in high school and has stayed involved in the field ever since. Cody not only loved basketball but what was most important to him was his family. He enjoyed growing up with his cousins and spending time with them as the years past. Family truly meant the world to him and he will be dearly missed by many. In addition to his parents, Sonny and Tammy Ryan, he is survived by his brother Travis D. Ryan also of Laconia; an uncle, Ronald Bailey and his wife Debra of Brewster, MA; four aunts, Donna Clairmont and her husband Francis “Frank”, Jeanne Day and her husband Norman, Judy Ryan, Sandy LaPierre and her husband Rocky, all of Laconia; as well as several cousins. Cody is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Ella Bailey and his paternal grandmother, Irene Patten, an aunt, Mary Swormstedt and an uncle Daniel Bailey. Calling hours will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm using the Carriage House entrance at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andre Bessette Parish -St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia on Monday, October, 26, 2015 at 10:00 am. Burial will be held at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in memory of Cody Ryan c/o Bank of NH, 62 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. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Laconia—–Leo Paul Flibotte, 88, of Shane Way, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Berlin, NH on May 28, 1927, the son of the late Napoleon and Laura Flibotte (Mercier). Leo proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He studied engineering at University of NH and worked at Barker Steel Company in Watertown, MA for forty years. Leo was a member of The Tewksbury Lions Club and the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis, dancing, fishing and boating. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Mavis Flibotte (Jordan); daughters Calla Baxter, Terri Westaway, Rondi Forest and Mary Blake and seven grandchildren, Jarod and Joshua Westaway, Mariah and Haley Baxter, Joseph McArdle, Kelsie Forest and Donald Blake. Leo also leaves behind eight nieces and nine nephews. Leo was preceded in death by his sisters Pauline Lambert and Evelyn Wilson. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 11:30 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Rd, Concord, followed by a Burial at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Immediately following, family and friends are invited to attend a luncheon at Alan’s of Boscawen, 133 N. Main St., Rte 3, Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Leo’s name to Foundation Fighting Blindness, 7168 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046 or online at www.blindness.org.

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