Laconia—–Charles “Chuck” H. Williams III, 60, of 73 Fenton Ave. died on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in his home after a long illness. Chuck was born on July 24 1955 in Laconia, the son of Charles H. Williams Jr. and Mary A. (Lewis) Williams. He was a lifelong resident of Laconia. Chuck was a Firefighter/ EMT for the Laconia Fire Department for twenty six years retiring in 2000. Remembered by former Laconia Fire Chief Rick Judkins as having a great sense of humor and a special gift of being able to communicate fire safety procedures to school children. The teachers and students in the elementary schools of the City knew him as “Firefighter Chuckie”. Judkins further remembers Chuck as a “true hero”. Without regard for his personal safety, Firefighter Williams entered a second floor window of a house fire in the South End to rescue a child reported to be in an upstairs bedroom. The smoke and fire conditions were intense and those who witnessed the event including Judkins did not believe Chuck would emerge from that building alive. Seconds later Firefighter Williams stepped out onto the porch roof holding a small child in his arms, Chuck was highly recognized and decorated for his selfless act. Chuck also enjoyed playing the guitar, skiing and music and had a 2nd degree black belt in martial arts. He was a member of Faith Alive Church in Laconia. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer L. Schwalb and her husband, Joshua of Northwood and Ashley M. Buchanan and her husband, Kaleionamoku of Vancouver, WA, a grandchild, Kaheana Buchanan, of Vancouver, WA, two sisters, Donna M. Davison and her husband George, of Laconia and Brenda L. Morin and her husband, Bob, of Effingham, one nephew, three nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 2PM to 4PM and from 6PM to 8PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance. A Funeral Service will immediately follow the calling hours at 8PM also at the Funeral Home. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Laconia Fire Department-Life Safety Fund, 848 W. Main Street, Laconia NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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LACONIA—–Solange M. “Sally” Drouin 87, of 406 Court Street, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia. Sally was born August 9, 1928 in Franklin, daughter to the late Paul J. and Maria (Gelinas) Michel. She worked as a sales clerk for Hunter Hosiery and Jr. Deb for over twenty four years. Sally enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with family. She loved bingo, playing cards and puzzles. Sally enjoyed baking for her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Henry L. Drouin of Laconia, a daughter, Monique Drouin Graves and her husband Ken of Bedford, nine grandchildren, Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, Alex, Joshua, Jenay, Marcus, Madison and Aidan as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her son, Daniel J. Drouin Sr., three brothers, Paul Andrew, Roger and George Michel and three sisters, Gabriel Michel Aube, Beatrice Michel and Jacquelin Michel Heath. Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, January 8, 2016 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 Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church (in memory of Solange Drouin), 291 Union Ave Laconia, NH 03246 or to St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Recreation Fund, 406 Court 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—–Solange M. “Sally” Drouin 87, of 406 Court Street, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia. Sally was born August 9, 1928 in Franklin, daughter to the late Paul J. and Maria (Gelinas) Michel. She worked as a sales clerk for Hunter Hosiery and Jr. Deb for over twenty four years. Sally enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with family. She loved bingo, playing cards and puzzles. Sally enjoyed baking for her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Henry L. Drouin of Laconia, a daughter, Monique Drouin Graves and her husband Ken of Bedford, nine grandchildren, Daniel, Ashley, Nicholas, Alex, Joshua, Jenay, Marcus, Madison and Aidan as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her son, Daniel J. Drouin Sr., three brothers, Paul Andrew, Roger and George Michel and three sisters, Gabriel Michel Aube, Beatrice Michel and Jacquelin Michel Heath. Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, January 8, 2016 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 Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church (in memory of Solange Drouin), 291 Union Ave Laconia, NH 03246 or to St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Recreation Fund, 406 Court 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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CHESAPEAKE, VA – Bruce Clifton Lund, 87, of 29 Baldwin St., Franklin, formerly of Gilford, Belmont, Laconia and Meredith, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his daughter’s residence. He was born on May 21, 1928 in Hazelton, PA, the son of Gladys (Lund) Hilton. He lived his childhood in Meredith and served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Bruce earned his brokerage license, working at Primerica. He worked the majority of his professional career at Laconia Savings Bank (currently Bank of NH) retiring as a Vice President, as their internal auditor. He also assisted his uncle, Lloyd Lund, a realtor in Meredith. Bruce has been a member of the First United Methodist Church, also serving a number of their earlier years on the budget committee. He thoroughly enjoyed spreading good humor, attending concerts & events, roller skating, square dancing, motorcycling, boating and traveling. He is survived by one daughter, Susan D. Lund of Chesapeake, VA; one son, David S. Lund and his wife, Carolyn R. Lund of Laconia; four grandchildren, Sonja K. Lund, Trevor D. Kovitch, Frank C. Lund, Stephanie G. Lund, one great grandchild, Jordan Chase-Lund; and two cousins, Forrest Lund, Jr and Earl Lund, both in NH. In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by a son, Kenneth A. Lund. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Gilford, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford. Burial will follow at the Meredith Village Cemetery in Meredith. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in memoriam of Bruce Lund to any of these organizations; the First United Methodist Church of Gilford (Capital Fund), 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249, to the Medi Home Health & Hospice of 530 Independence Pkwy, Suite 200, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 or to SSSEVA, c/o I-Ride Transportation, 6350 Center Drive (Bldg. 5, #101), Norfolk, VA 23502 (or online donations accepted: www.ssseva.org/services and selecting “I-Ride”, then “Contribute Now”) Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Linda Rae Goslin Coker, 71, of Omega passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at her residence. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Turner Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Mrs. Coker will be laid to rest at Turner Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, January 8, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Ronnie Fields, Michael Slater, Gary Coker, Buddy Mullis, Harvey Slater, James Edgley, K. C. Harrington and Teddy Golden will serve as pallbearers. Born August 14, 1944 in Washington, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Coker was the daughter of the late Robert Goslin and Ruth Taylor Logsdon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gerald “Bootsie” Coker; and her step-father, William Logsdon. She retired as an inspector with Burlen Corporation in Tifton. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Omega. Mrs. Coker is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Debbie Coker of Nashville; a daughter, Susan Stevens of Omega; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Peggy Hott of Washington, Pennsylvania and Susan and Donald Huggins of Claysville, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren and their spouses, Kayla and K. C. Harrington, Adrian Owen and Cady and Teddy Golden; four great-grandchildren, Keegan, Kaydence, Ella and Charlee; and several nieces and nephews.

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Laconia—–Alice C. Purcell, age 88, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, NH. Alice was born on January 31, 1927 in Paisley, Scotland, the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Craig) Beaton. Alice graduated from Camphill High School in Paisley Scotland. She served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service in the U.K and moved to upstate NY after WWII to be with her sister who had married an American G.I. She and her husband Daniel later moved to East Hartford, CT, eventually settling in Laconia in 1973. During her years in Laconia she worked as a bookkeeper and travel agent for both the Penny Pitou and Belknap Travel Agencies. Members of the family include her son Craig Purcell and wife Sandra of Gilford, son David Yeates of Laguna Woods CA.; one sister Jeanette McPhee of Toronto, Ontario; three grandchildren, Jill Maurer and husband Jamison of Oceanside, CA, Michael Yeates and his wife Michelle of Corona, CA, and Amanda Yeates of Chino, CA as well as two great-grandchildren. Alice also leaves behind three nieces and three nephews. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Daniel D. Purcell, who passed away in 2011, a brother Robbie Beaton and a sister, Margaret Wolven. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 4:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Alice’s name to the NH Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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Laconia—– Marcella Lorette Willett, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. On February 3, 1922 in Manchester, NH, she was born into a vibrant, sprawling and successful French Canadian family. The late Leon and Louise (Auger) Goulet raised five daughters and a son, most of whom had many children of their own. In a time when women weren’t encouraged to pursue an education, Marcella graduated in the class of 1939 from Manchester West High School and later attended the Hesser School of Business. She fostered a love of learning, literature, and independence, and during the war years she worked as a stenographer. Marcella married her late husband Ramsay Willett in 1943. Having known each other in high school, they formally met when Marcella’s older sister turned down Ramsay for a date. They honeymooned in Weirs Beach and were happily married for 61 years before Ramsay passed. In 1951 they moved from Manchester to Laconia where they raised five boys and became fixtures in the community. Marcella had many passions. She could sew up a storm, and was a gifted seamstress. She practically lived in the kitchen, always daring to try new recipes, honing signature dishes to perfection over years of trial and error. She volunteered at the Holy Trinity School in Laconia for decades, working in the library and climbing the spiral steps to play the organ for graduation, even in her 90s. But it was at the piano where she truly shone. She loved music, both listening and playing, and her house was always alive with song. Even at an advanced age in the nursing home she could summon a youthful vigor as she played and sang piano with her great grandchildren. To simply say that Marcella was a communicant of St. Andre Bessettte St. Joseph Church, and was a member of the Ladies Guild at the church is to understate how much the church meant to her, and how much she meant to the church. There wasn’t a family problem she couldn’t solve with the Rosary, and there wasn’t a rummage sale or luncheon where she didn’t help out. Members of the family include her five sons: Randy and his wife Elaine of Meredith, Lee and his wife Joanne of Gilford, Daniel and his partner Gayle of League City, TX, James and his wife Julie of Pepperel, MA and Thomas and his wife Jamie of Dover; two sisters: Lucille Leinsing and Janet Lydon, both of Manchester; seven grandchildren: Bethany, Nicole, David, Mark, Alec, Emilia and Michael and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Ramsay who passed away in 2004, Marcella was predeceased by a brother Leon Goulet and two sisters, Simone Poulin and Anita Boucher. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the St. Andre Bessette St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 PM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Marcella’s name to the St. Andre Bessette Capital Campaign Fund, 291 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.

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Laconia—–David Raymond Albert, 65, of Holman Street died peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 26, 1950 in Berlin, NH, David was the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rosenberg) Albert. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 1973 he started his forty-two year long career in the print business in Boston, MA for Moore Business Forms and was later transferred to Laconia. Soon after, David started his own business now known as Print and Information Technologies, Bow, NH. The business will continue to be managed and operated by the family. David was active in his community which included time served on the Laconia School Board and the Laconia City Council. He was most proud of his leadership in the Laconia Critical Issues Committee (LCIC) a group formed in the early 1990’s to restore kindergarten, sports and city services dismantled by a group dedicated to a tax freeze budget. The group also fought against the Weirs Beach succession movement and the establishment of the prison in Laconia. A keen sense of humor and a hardy laugh are what most people will remember about Dave. He was a good listener and loyal friend. David loved sports and over the years participated in many but most recently golf, tennis and hiking. He also coached many of his children’s teams including basketball, baseball and soccer. David cherished spending time with family and friends including vacations on Block Island, travel to Florida and Washington, D.C., canoe trips in the Allagash Wilderness, walking his dog and attending sporting events. David is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Karin (Vagts) Albert, his son, Daniel Albert also of Laconia, his daughter, Kristen Burke and her husband Chris and granddaughter Kathryn “ Katie” of Hampton; a brother, Steven Albert of Bristol, a sister, Gail LaChance and her husband Zephir of Hooksett as well as nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Daniel Albert. A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 1-4pm at The Belknap Mill located at 25 Beacon St E in Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David Albert’s name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center/The Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Fund, 1 medical center drive, Lebanon, NH 03766. . 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—–Carol A. (Begin) Cleaver 67, of Pine Street died peacefully with her loving family by her side Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Concord Hospital following a long illness. Carol was born January 31, 1948 in Laconia, daughter to the late Joseph A. and Madeline (Duval) Begin. She worked at Laconia Shoe for many years before retiring. Carol enjoyed playing bingo and babysitting for friends and family. She also loved her long time companion Sushi, her dog and above all spending time with family and friends. Carol is survived by her daughter and caregiver, Tammy (Cleaver) Baker and her husband, Robert of Laconia; two sons, Dana Sargent of San Bernadino, CA and David Sargent of NH; two grandchildren, Mathew Cheney of North Conway and Kimberly Cheney of Alton, three sisters, Joan Bishop of Pearl River, LA, Beverly Hashitomto of Hawaii Shirley Jones of Sandwich, NH; and a brother Dennis Begin of Germany, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by four brothers, Wilfred, Albert, John and Raymond and two sisters, Dorothy and Linda. Calling hours will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Funeral Service will Immediately follow at 7:00pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring in the family lot at St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia, NH. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Ste 1509, NY, NY 10018 or to Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH03246 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 – Leona C. Belanger, 86, of 16 Taylor Home Drive, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia after a short illness. She was born on April 11, 1929 in Bartlett, NH, the daughter of the late Arthur P. and Geraldine (Dinsmore) Hill. Leona was a 1947 graduate of Bartlett High School and trained at Laconia Hospital School of Nursing from 1947 to 1950. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Laconia Hospital until 1956. She returned to work as a Registered Nurse for St. Francis Home in 1975 after raising her children, retiring in 1993. As the second shift in-charge nurse for 18 plus years at St. Francis Home, she was beloved by the patients and staff alike. Leona was happiest when she was with her family, showering them with warm hugs and homemade cookies. She was so proud of her three daughters and her grandchildren and always took great pleasure in all of the details of their lives. She also enjoyed traveling, puzzles, cats and baking. She particularly enjoyed her flower garden, especially her prized Asiatic Lilies. Her positive attitude on life was truly inspiring, and she was loved by all who had the good fortune to meet her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ralph A. Belanger of Laconia, three daughters; Shirley Catelotti and her husband Steve of Gilford, Sharon Showalter and her husband Paul of Arlington, VA, and Sheila Spurr and her husband David of Shaftsbury, VT, three grandchildren; Andrea Doyle and her husband Michael of Concord, MA, Nicholas Spurr and Elizabeth Spurr, both of Shaftsbury, VT, one sister, Margaret Tilton of Franklin, two brothers; Brian Hill and Donald Hill, both of Intervale, nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Recreation Fund, 406 Court St., Laconia, NH 03246, or to the Taylor Community Sunshine Fund, 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 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—– Carolyn D. Hermalak, age 79, formerly of Northfield, NH, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Laconia Center Genesis Healthcare Facility. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late August and Catherine (Vittek) Deigert. Carolyn moved to the lakes region in 1985 and worked as a personal banker for the Laconia Savings Bank for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and taking various cruises and sightseeing trips. Members of the family include a son Timothy D. Morris of Kempner, TX and a daughter Deborah A. Martin of Bristol, CT; ten grandchildren, Kristin, Justin, Kaitlin, Timothy Jr., Jessica, Michael III, Joseph, Joshua, Matthew and Crystal and four great grandchildren, Damion, Tristan, Ayden and Jonah. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her daughters, Diane Drury and Dawn Martin and a brother, Richard Deigert. No services are scheduled at this time. A burial will take place at a later date at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Carolyn’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or at www.cancer.org.

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Laconia—– Carolyn D. Hermalak, age 79, formerly of Northfield, NH, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Laconia Center Genesis Healthcare Facility. She was born on August 18, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late August and Catherine (Vittek) Deigert. Carolyn moved to the lakes region in 1985 and worked as a personal banker for the Laconia Savings Bank for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and taking various cruises and sightseeing trips. Members of the family include a son Timothy D. Morris of Kempner, TX and a daughter Deborah A. Martin of Bristol, CT; ten grandchildren, Kristin, Justin, Kaitlin, Timothy Jr., Jessica, Michael III, Joseph, Joshua, Matthew and Crystal and four great grandchildren, Damion, Tristan, Ayden and Jonah. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her daughters, Diane Drury and Dawn Martin and a brother, Richard Deigert. No services are scheduled at this time. A burial will take place at a later date at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Carolyn’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or at www.cancer.org.

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Laconia – Leo O. Routhier, 73, of Laconia passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Leo was born in Berlin, NH on July 24, 1942, a son of Amedee and Camille (Roy) Routhier. Leo was a 1961 graduate of Notre Dame High School, served in the US Army with a one-year deployment in Vietnam. He then pursued an Associate Degree from the Berlin Technical Institute followed by a Bachelors Degree from Rivier College. He was a resident of Nashua from 1972 to 2006 and retired from BAE Systems, prior to moving to the Lakes Region. One of Leo’s favorite sports was hockey. He played in grade school, high school and with The Berlin Maroons teams; as well as coaching youth teams and working as a hockey referee. He enjoyed skiing with many trips to CO, UT and WY resorts plus many camping trips with family and friends. He was also active playing tennis and golf plus liked bike riding, fishing and hunting in the great outdoors. Leo was the beloved husband of his wife of 47 years, Simone. He was so very proud of his three children, Mark and his wife Rose-Marie of Boston, Lori and her husband Mike of Nashua, and Gayle and her husband Mick of Los Angeles. He also so greatly enjoyed spending time with his five grand-daughters, Sierra and Paisley Pacifici of Los Angeles, Nora Gautieri of Nashua and Alba-Lis and Vera-Lyn Routhier-Gomez of Boston. Other surviving relatives include his brother Claude and his wife Sue of Westerly, RI, a sister-in-law Louise and her husband Hank Deshaies of Hooksett, a brother-in-law Roger Dumont of Quincy, MA plus several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Roland. Calling hours will be held Friday, January 22, 2016 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 11:30 AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. Burial will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Leo’s memory to Mass General Hospital, Neuroscience Unit and mailed to MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or to a charity of your choice. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 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 – Douglas Paul Monahan, 80, of 30 County Drive, formerly of 71 Depot Street, Belmont, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia. Born on April 26, 1935 in Belmont, the son of the late Joseph P. and Bertha M. (Sturgeon) Monahan. Douglas worked for Scott & Williams for 17 years, for Arwoods for 27 years and New Hampshire Ball Bearing for four years, retiring as a Quality Assurance Inspector. He enjoyed working in the garden, yard work, bowling and relaxing on his porch. He is survived by one brother, Richard Monahan, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie-Jean (Hardy) Monahan in 2011 and one sister, Janet Monahan. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held at 10AM, on Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Burial will be held in the spring in the family plot at St. John’s Cemetery in Tilton. For those who wish, 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. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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LACONIA – Steven “Flash” LaChance, 61, of Dartmouth Street, formerly of Pearl Street, died peacefully in his home that he shared with his sister and caregiver, Tina Thayer on Monday, January 18, 2016. He was born on April 24, 1954 in Laconia, the son of the late Clement and Gladys (Cullen) LaChance. Steven worked for several years as an auto body detailer for Cantin Chevrolet. He was a member of the Laconia Rod & Gun Club. He is survived by two daughters; Tanya LaChance and Jesse Major, two brothers; Joseph LaChance and Leo LaChance, three sisters; Tina Thayer, Linda Sharon and Gladys Marie Reilly, his best friend, Robert “Junior” Goodwin, three grandchildren; Damien Wing, Charity Major and Paisley Pierce and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Clement LaChance II. There will be no calling hours. A private burial will be held in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Laconia Rod and Gun Club – Santa Fund, 358 South Main St., 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 – Peter J. Rose, 58, of 683 Union Avenue, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Dartmouth¬ Hitchcock Medical Center after a long illness. Peter was born February 13, 1957 in Fitchburg, MA, son to Leslie Rose Jr. and Doris (LeBlanc) Rose. He served in the US Air Force. Peter enjoyed music, playing the drums and spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered most for his kind, loving and caring nature. Peter is survived by his Mother, Doris Rose of Laconia; three sisters, Gail Hall of Boston, Ma., Carol McCormack of Tamworth, Sheila Rose of Campton and his brother, Sean “Skippy” Rose of Northfield, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his brother, Leslie “Lee” Rose III and a sister, Joan Rose. Though he may not physically be here at the moment, (Peter is at a permanent “Woodstock” concert that never ends) his hearts smile and warmth is always gleaming within us every moment, no matter where we travel in our memories. We all love you very much Peter, more than you may ever know. The family would like to thank everyone for all your support and love during this time. It has been a hard time for family and all his dear friends. We are not trying to remove from consideration anyone, but to include one friend, we would have to enclose every friend, they would encompass many pages of this paper. ¬Peter had more friends than most knew, from young to old, past to present and all of whom he is reuniting with now. Thank you dearly for all the love that you gave him. Memorial calling hours: will be held from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Laconia VFW Post #1670, 143 Court St, Laconia. A Graveside Service: will follow on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 11:00am at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758540, Topeka, KS 66675-8540. 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—–Linda Lucy (Cabral) Giguere, age 75, of 9 Sargent Place Lot 130, Gilford, NH, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Franklin NH Regional Hospital. She was born on June 8, 1940 in Bristol, NH, the daughter of the late Arthur “Nick” and Elizabeth “Babe” (Blake) Cabral. Linda loved playing bingo and was an avid Red Sox fan. She also loved watching game shows and western cowboy shows and movies. Members of the family include her daughter Tammy Stone; three sisters, Marjorie Bird, Jeanne Guptill and Nikki Thomas and seven grandchildren, Jay, Jason, Jesse, Tiffani, Erika, Danielle and J-Mitch. Linda is also survived by five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her husband of 37 years Richard W. Giguere who passed away in December, a daughter Deborah O’Brien, a brother Norman “Butch” Cabral and a sister Joyce O’ Dougherty. All are welcome to attend a memorial service on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneu-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, using the carriage house entrance. A private burial will take place in the spring at the Homeland Cemetery in Bristol, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Linda’s name to a charity of one’s choosing.

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Laconia—–Amy Judith Fischer, 69, of 175 Blueberry Lane died on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital. Amy was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Hershik) Robbins. She was a resident of the Laconia area for over forty years. Amy worked as a nurse’s aide for a number of years. She loved music, playing card games and working on art projects. She was known for her sense of humor. Amy is survived by three sons; Joshua Perry of Mt. Pleasant , SC, and Matthew and Seth Perry both of Saco, ME; two granddaughters, Cordelia and Savannah; two nephews, Martin and Jesse Robbins, of Cranston, RI and two nieces, Miriam Gamache and Celia Winfield both of Providence, RI and a sister-in-law, Maureen Robbins of Providence, RI. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:30pm at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH, Cantor Melody Funk, from Temple B’nai Israel will officiate. Burial will be held in Union Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH 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—–Amy Judith Fischer, 69, of 175 Blueberry Lane died on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital. Amy was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Hershik) Robbins. She was a resident of the Laconia area for over forty years. Amy worked as a nurse’s aide for a number of years. She loved music, playing card games and working on art projects. She was known for her sense of humor. Amy is survived by three sons; Joshua Perry of Mt. Pleasant , SC, and Matthew and Seth Perry both of Saco, ME; two granddaughters, Cordelia and Savannah; two nephews, Martin and Jesse Robbins, of Cranston, RI and two nieces, Miriam Gamache and Celia Winfield both of Providence, RI and a sister-in-law, Maureen Robbins of Providence, RI. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:30pm at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH, Cantor Melody Funk, from Temple B’nai Israel will officiate. Burial will be held in Union Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Temple B’nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH 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—–Donald W. Smith, 73, of 765 Union Avenue died on Saturday January 23, 2016 at Laconia Rehabilitation Center. Donald was born in Columbia the son of George and Lillian (Higgins) Smith. He had been a resident of Laconia since the early fifties. Donald worked with his brothers for many years as a carpenter and also did maintenance work for Melcher & Prescott Insurance. Donald is survived by one son, Steven Smith of Laconia; a grandchild, Ashley Hatch and her husband, Brendan, of Weare; four brothers, Gordon, Bill, Howard and Roland and a sister, Regina Sweatt. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Michael Smith in 2007 and by 4 brothers and one sister. No Calling hours. Graveside services will be held in the spring. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff at Laconia Rehabilitation Center for their kind and compassionate care of Donald. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH 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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