LACONIA – New Hampshire USA Obituaries

Annette Claire Fleury, age 66, died on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Portsmouth NH Regional Hospital. She was born on May 24, 1949 in Laconia, NH, the daughter of the late Urban and Madeline (Belle-Isle) Fleury. Annette loved to go shopping, play cards, travel, go to the beach, and most of all, spend time with her friends and her family. Members of the family include her son Tim Clairmont of Dover, NH and his fiancé Sarah Koval; a daughter Kristen Clairmont Ryder and her husband Sean of West Boylston, MA; a brother Roger Fleury and his wife Pat of Gilmanton; two sisters Cecile and her husband Bill Scott of Belmont, and Susan and her husband Ron Snyder of Holderness. Annette also leaves behind two grandchildren, Colin and Aedan Ryder. In addition to her parents, Annette was predeceased by a brother Phillip Fleury. All are welcome to attend memorial calling hours on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Annette’s name to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006 or to a charity of one’s choosing.

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Laconia—–Patricia Ann Loring, 84, of 175 Blueberry Lane, and formerly of Gilford, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Laconia Rehabilitation Center. Patricia was born on August 8, 1931 in Dracut, MA the daughter of Joseph Z. and Marjorie (Hughes) Hamelin. Patricia was a graduate of Laconia High School class of 1949. She worked for the Laconia News, Vacationer, The Evening Citizen, Lakeport Landing Marine, Ippolito’s Furniture, and most recently Paradise Beach Club. Patricia was active in the Girl Scouts, fund raising for the YMCA and other local causes. She also was active in politics, was a ward 5 chairman and an officer of the Lakeport Women’s Club. Patricia loved to ski, sail, read, had a great interest in antiques, and was an amazing artist. Patricia is survived by three sons; Allen “Chip” Loring, Jr. and wife Maggie of Salt Lake City, Utah, Randall Loring of Laconia and Bret Loring, and wife Krista of Laconia; grandchildren; Brittany Loring, Karen Sheehan, Josh Sjostrom, Olivia Bartlett, and Jake Drouin, and great grandchildren Hailey, Miles, Nicole, and Jordan; two brothers, Joseph “Ted” Hamelin, of Laconia and Robert Hamelin, of Moultonboro along with two sisters, Carolyn Cross, of Idaho and Nancy Smith Pizzo of CT. Patricia is predeceased by a sister Joan Natalie Hamelin, at age five. There will be no calling hours or services. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, PO Box 7047, Gilford NH 03247, www.lwsa.org 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—- Doris D. Hickey, 93, formerly of 181 Belvidere Street, passed away at Belknap County Nursing Home on Monday, January 25, 2016. Doris was born February 5, 1922 in Laconia, daughter to Joseph F. and Laura M. (Picard) Theberge. Doris was educated in Laconia & graduated from Laconia High School in 1940. She married Robert A. Hickey in 1946 at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Lakeport, NH where she was a communicant. Doris joined the workforce at The Mill Shop on Union Avenue where she perfected her skills in sewing & knitting. She moved on to the Assessor’s Office with the City of Laconia and retired in 1989. Doris loved to sew for herself, her family and many others, readily donating what she made to the church craft fairs. She played on a woman’s bowling league and sang with a church folk group for many years. She loved learning new things and became very proficient at refinishing furniture as well as chair caning. Doris is survived by five children; Richard A. Hickey of Gloucester, VA, Carol L. Wilder and her husband, Leon, of Center Ossipee, Connie M. Rafferty and her husband, Kenneth, of Laconia, Susan J. Dath and her husband, David, of Meredith, and Robert A. Hickey Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Gilmanton, five grandchildren, Jennifer Hudgins of Gloucester Point, VA, Michelle Marcotte of Parker, CO, Corey Bisson of New Durham, Trevor Bisson of St. Petersburg, FL and Ariel Dath of Meredith; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Morin of Laconia and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her oldest child, Cathleen M. Shayeb as well as by three sisters, Isabelle DeBlois, Blanch Marquis and Winnifred Nadeau. Doris was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Services will be in the spring. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Belknap County Nursing Home, 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Laconia—–Diane D. Dargy 69, of Shore Drive died Friday, January 29, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital. Diane was born September 23, 1946 in Tilton, daughter to the late Robert Simpson and Evelyn LaChapelle. Many remember her smiling face as the lunch lady at Pleasant Street School. She worked for the school for over 35 years before her health made her retire in 2013. Diane enjoyed bingo, reading, baking, dancing, trips to Foxwoods, going to the beach and was an avid Boston sports fan. Her two greatest joys in life came from her grandchildren and her work at the school. She loved watching the boys play sports and the girls dance recitals. Diane took great pride in raising her girls as well as being involved in the everyday lives of her grandchildren. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Roger Dargy, her two daughters, Tracy Cathcart and her husband Ron and Amy Jones and her husband Aaron, four grandchildren, Jaimee, Brooke, Rowan and Carter all of Laconia, her brother, Maurice “Moose” Simpson and his wife Linda of Pittsburg; three sisters, Carol Benjamin and her husband Al of Golden Colorado, Helen Pouliot of Franklin and Ginny Martel and her husband Bruce of Campton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm 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 Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia. Burial will be private. 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 – Alexander Taylor Evans, 30, of 130 Endicott Street North, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1985 in Hanover, the son of Dr. Robert and Cheryl (Light) Evans. He attended Tilton School where he played football, ice hockey and lacrosse. Alexander then attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Roger Williams College in Rhode Island, earning a BA in History. Alexander worked as a Para Professional for Woodland Heights Elementary School. He participated in many after school enrichment programs for the Elm Street and Woodland Heights Elementary Schools and was active in Project Extra in the Laconia summer school system. He was an avid hockey fan and played for the Laconia Chiefs Hockey team. Alexander traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting many regions such as Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to his parents of Gilford, he is survived by his sister, Kaitlynn Liset and her husband Reed of Laconia, his aunt, Denise Henderson of Barrington, two uncles; Mark Evans of Boston, MA and Roger Evans of North Hampton, his maternal grandfather, Warren Light of Dover, his paternal Grandmother, Sofia Evans of Dover and three cousins; Matthew, Benjamin and Laura. Memorial calling hours will be held from 4Pm to 7Pm on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 7PM, also at the funeral home. Burial will be private. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Heights Student Enrichment, 225 Winter 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 – Alexander Taylor Evans, 30, of 130 Endicott Street North, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1985 in Hanover, the son of Dr. Robert and Cheryl (Light) Evans. He attended Tilton School where he played football, ice hockey and lacrosse. Alexander then attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Roger Williams College in Rhode Island, earning a BA in History. Alexander worked as a Paraprofessional for Woodland Heights Elementary School. He participated in many after school enrichment programs for the Elm Street and Woodland Heights Elementary Schools and was active in Project Extra in the Laconia summer school system. He was an avid hockey fan and played for the Laconia Chiefs Hockey team. Alexander traveled extensively throughout the world, visiting many regions such as Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to his parents of Gilford, he is survived by his sister, Kaitlynn Liset and her husband Reed of Laconia, his aunt, Denise Henderson of Barrington, two uncles; Mark Evans of Boston, MA and Roger Evans of North Hampton, his maternal grandfather, Warren Light of Dover, his paternal Grandmother, Sofia Evans of Dover and three cousins; Matthew, Benjamin and Laura. Memorial calling hours will be held from 4Pm to 7Pm on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 7PM, also at the funeral home. Burial will be private. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Heights Student Enrichment, 225 Winter 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 – Dora “Jean” (Brown) Bullerwell, 77, of Laconia died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at home with her family at her side. She was born September 22, 1938 in Dexter, Maine to Eva M. (Shannon) and Charles U. Brown and grew up in the Portland area. She was a resident of the Lakes Region for 39 years. Jean met her husband, Thomas David “Dave” Bullerwell while modeling for stores in Portland, Maine. They were married on March 13, 1957. After they were married, Jean followed Dave throughout his military career which led them to Alaska and Iceland, settling in Maynard Massachusetts where they both worked for Digital Equipment Corporation. She later drove school bus. After moving to Gilford in 1976, Jean began work at Laconia People’s National Bank, and later at Lakes Region Jewelers and String ‘Em Up Bead Shop. Jean inherited her green thumb from her father; she enjoyed gardening and was always busy with many crafts, large and small including ceramics, knitting and quilts. She dabbled in upholstery and became an accomplished beader. Her family fought over her sugar cookies, whoopie pies and peanut butter fudge at the holidays. In her spare time she played some golf. Jean is survived by her husband of 59 years and their sons and daughter and their spouses: Bruce and Sharon Bullerwell of Tilton, Randy and Sue Bullerwell of Laconia and Kelly and Timothy Dinan of Belmont, their grand children and spouses, David and Julie Bullerwell, Ben and Amanda Bullerwell, Stefanie Bullerwell, Charlie and Crystal Bullerwell and Brittni Dinan, their great grand children: MacKenzie, Jackie, Carter, Desmond, Kendall, Brooke and Evelyn her brother, Michael (Joanne) Brown of Maine, nieces and nephews and her Cory cat. Jean was proud that her first great grandchild, MacKenzie was born on her 25th birthday(!) Jean was predeceased by her parents, brother, Bruce Brown and sister, Lois Palmer. There are no calling hours. A committal service will be held at 9AM on Monday, February 8, 2016 in the chapel of the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen. A celebration of life will be held from 4 – 6pm also on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Community Center at Briarcrest Estates, 100 Diamond Place, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or 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.

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Sherry Ann Beauregard 69, of Victoria Woods, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home, having survived breast cancer, but succumbing to ovarian cancer with great dignity and strength. Sherry was born June 7, 1947 in Belmont, daughter to the late Theodore W. Blanchard and Rita (Duval) Benson. She worked for many years for the town of Belmont as a book keeper as well as preparing taxes and book keeping for other local businesses throughout the years. Sherry enjoyed crocheting, crosswords and NASCAR. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Sherry is survived by her son, Christopher Leonard and his wife Janice of Washington; two daughters, Ann Manley of Manchester; Melissa Leonard and her fiancé David Wheaton of Laconia; Seven grandchildren, Crystal Roy, Brandon Hughes, Castava Knipfer, Jordan Feaster, Cody Leonard, Alex Breton and Kyle Leonard; five great-grandchildren, a brother Richard Blanchard and his wife Jody of Laconia; two sisters, Donna Manning of Laconia and Marsha Campbell and her husband Brian of Belmont. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Robert Beauregard and her sister Linda Poire. Memorial calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, using the Carriage House entrance. A Memorial service will be held immediately following at 6:00pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice 780 North Main St. 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.wilkinsonbean.com.

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Alice I. Melanson, age 78, died on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center in Laconia, NH. She was born on December 11, 1937 in Manchester, NH, the daughter of the late Albion and Gertrude (Bowen) Robie. Alice worked various jobs throughout her life, but she will be remembered most for being a wonderful homemaker and adopted mother to all. Alice was also an American Legion member for the past 33 years. Members of the family include her three sons, Robert Davis and his partner Dean of Manchester, Fred Elliott and his wife Penny of Laconia and Frank Melanson of Manchester; two daughters, Cheryl and her husband Steve Cushman of Port St. Lucie, FL and Eva Melanson of Laconia and one brother Frank Robie of Silver City, NM. Alice also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Alice was predeceased by her first husband Robert Elliott and her second husband Bernard Melanson, a daughter Frances C. Melanson and three sisters, Mabel Carlson, Frances Haletky and Grace Dinsman. All are welcome to attend a memorial calling hour on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, using the carriage house entrance. A memorial service will start promptly at 2:00 PM, also at the Funeral Home. A private burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Alice’s name to David’s House, PO Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766. David’s House provides a home-away-from-home and support for families with children receiving treatment through the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

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GILFORD – William Joseph Martel, Jr., 91, passed away at Lakes Region General Hospital during the morning hours of Friday, February 12, 2016 in the presence of his immediate family. A longtime resident of Gilford, Mr. Martel was a warm-hearted individual who was well-known to New Hampshire fishermen and women. He owned and operated Martel’s Bait Shop for many years, a Laconia landmark which was established in 1917, and continued working at the shop after the business was sold to Red Roberts/Patsy Scribner, and later to Ralph Langevin, until the young age of 85. He was an experienced fishing guide on Lake Winnisquam and was also featured as one of 15 master anglers of Lake Winnipesaukee in the book, Angling in the Smile of the Great Spirit, authored by Dr. Harold C. Lyon, Jr. Besides being an avid fisherman, Mr. Martel enjoyed the sport of deer hunting and in his later years often reminisced about the deer he and other family members bagged while hunting the woods of Center Harbor. Mr. Martel also liked to work around the house and took great pride in caring for his yard and flower gardens. However, he was most at peace when relaxing with family at their summer camp in Moultonborough. Mr. Martel was born in Laconia on September 30, 1924, the son of the late William J. and Flora (Levesque) Martel, Sr. and was a faith-filled man devoted to family, community, and country. He was a lifelong parishioner of Sacred Heart Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Laconia Council #428. During World War II Mr. Martel served in the European Theater as an Army combat engineer and French interpreter for his Company, landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy approximately three weeks after D-Day. After returning home from the war Mr. Martel met the love of his life, Helen Louise Blackey, with whom he had 64 wonderful years of marriage until her death in November of 2014. Together, with his father-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. Martel built their home in Gilford, where they raised their children. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Messineo and her husband, Peter, of Concord; Diane Marchek and her husband, Kelly, of Meredith; and Donna Somma and her husband, Joe, of Gilford; eight grandchildren, Patrick Marchek and his wife, Anna, of Boston, MA; Jeffrey Boynton and his wife, Gabby, of Brockton, MA; William Marchek of Portland, OR; Jonathan Boynton of Tilton; Julianne (Messineo) Ortiz and her husband, Hernan, of Harrisburg, PA; Kayla Marchek of Portland, OR; Casey Marchek of Meredith; Josh Somma of Philadelphia, PA; and one great-grandchild, Charlie Boynton. Survivors also include two sisters, Antoinette Cox and her husband, Donald, of Belmont; and Leonore Ash and her husband, Larry, of Manchester, CT; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and great-nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his beloved wife, Helen, Mr. Martel was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Gerard Martel, and his sister, Doris Bragg. The daughters and sons-in law wish to take this opportunity to express their deepest appreciation to Thelma and Harry Bean and extended family for preparing and delivering countless, tasty meals and delicious baked goods, as well as daily papers, to the home. They also wish to thank Richard Sonia for providing their father rides to the Wellness Center and other outings, as well as Frank Bragg for sharing his humor and infectious laugh with their dad on weekly joke night. All random acts of kindness, too numerous to mention here, will never be forgotten. Calling hours will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11AM, also at the church. The public is invited to an informal reception at Martel’s Bait and Sport Shop, 49 Winnisquam Avenue, Laconia from 12:30 PM to 3 PM where fond memories, finger food, and light refreshments will be served. Private burial services will be held at the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Monday, February 22, 2016, during which time Mrs. Martel will be interred with her husband and taps will be played for another lost member of the Greatest Generation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations honoring Mr. Martel may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908, or to Honor Flight New England, P.O. Box 16287, Hooksett, NH 03106. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and 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—-Bruce E. “Moose” O’Hara, 50 passed away on February 10, 2016 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts after a long battle with dementia. Bruce was born on December 1, 1965 in Laconia, NH, the son of John and Arlene (Leeman) O’Hara. He was a graduate of Laconia High School. He was a PFC in the United States Army from 1986 to 1989. He served in Germany as a motor transport operator for most of those three years. He drove delivery trucks for several local companies, volunteered on the Winnisquam Fire Department, and played softball in a local league. In addition to his parents he is survived by, his daughter Chelsea Myrdek, grandchildren Meagan Rose and Spencer Myrdek of Laconia, his sons Shanan and Brandon O’Hara of Laconia, his brothers Richard O’Hara and his wife Lisa of Spring Lake, NC, Shannon O’Hara and his wife Amy of Northfield, Adam O’Hara and his wife Donna of Laconia, his sisters Heidi Estes and her husband Joshua of Belmont, and Nena O’Hara of Laconia as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents Richard & Mae O’Hara, Beverly Howard, and Arthur Leeman, his aunts Joyce Caulder, Jean Roy, Judy Therberge, and Rena Guerin, his uncle’s Donald O’Hara, Charlie O’Hara, and Leo Guerin, and a cousin Richard Caulder. Memorial calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, using the Carriage House entrance. A Memorial Service will Immediately follow at 6:00pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 10:30am at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that clothing and personal care items be donated to the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd. Building 62, Bedford, MA 01730. 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.wilkinsonbean.com.

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LACONIA – Pauline May Towle, 74, of 22 Emerald Dr., died Monday, February 15, 2016 at Concord Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born on June 18, 1941 in Concord, the daughter of the late Bernard L. and Dorothy L. (Robinson) Meader. She was a graduate of Concord High School and also graduated from the Laconia School of Nursing. Pauline worked as a Registered Nurse for Lakes Region General Hospital, retiring after 45 years of service. She was an active member of the Congregational Church of Laconia where she was a member of the Caring Connections Ministry, many church committees such as membership, nominating, mission and Parish activities. Pauline also volunteered for the Laconia Friendship Club, the Taylor Community and Shaker Village. She is survived by her two brothers; Bernard Meader and his wife Gisele of Franklinton, NC and David Meader and his wife Linda of Concord, her nephews; Michael Meader and his friend Sarah and Jonathan Meader and his wife Yvonne, her niece, Bridgett Meader, her great niece, Abigail Meader and her great nephews; Joshua and Caleb Meader. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Durward W. Towle in 1988 and one brother, Phillip Meader in 1958. Calling hours will be held from 11:30AM to 1:30PM on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A funeral service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Congregational Church of Laconia, 69 Pleasant Street, Laconia. Burial will be held in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Laconia in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Congregational Church of Laconia -Dorcas Fund-18 Veterans Sq., Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Got Lunch! – Laconia, 18 Veterans Square, 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—–Lionel “Mike” Raymond Houle, 89, of Lafayette Street was Called Safely Home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 from the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton. Mike was born on January 15, 1927 in Merrimack, the son of Wilfred and Eliza (Moquin) Houle. He was a 1944 graduate of Manchester West High School and a 1977 graduate of New Hampshire College – Southern New Hampshire University. He proudly served his country in the Merchant Marines and then the United States Navy during World War II. He came to Laconia to work at Lake City Beverage and went on to work for Wallace Energy and became a half owner of Wallace Energy in Meredith, NH. Mike was interested in investments, computers, woodworking and golf. He was a communicant and former lecturer of St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Churches – St. Andre Bessette Parish. Mike was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, of Laconia Council No. 428. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Ronan (Hickey) Houle; a daughter, Ronan P. Houle; a son, Peter T. Houle and his wife, April; niece, Lesley A. (Huff) Cheetham and her husband, Larry and their children; and his late nephew’s wife, Laure Huff and their children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters and a dear nephew, Timothy J. Huff. Mike is also survived by a dear friend and neighbor, Allyn Hodge, his wife Eileen and their son, Seth and their two dogs, Shadow and Lola who brightened Mike’s days visiting him at both nursing homes; his good friend Stephen Eldridge of Eldridge Investment Co. of Manchester; his good friend and former business partner, James Wallace and his wife, Ann; and many wonderful neighbors on Lafayette Street. A Private family calling hour will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 9:00am – 10:00am at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave. Laconia NH. Burial will held with military honors Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 1:15pm at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, 448 Donald Street, Bedford, NH. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the VA Medical Center, Attn. Volunteer Services, 719 Smyth Rd., Manchester, NH 03104, New Hampshire Veterans Home 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276, Belknap County Nursing Home – Activities Fund, 30 County Drive, Laconia, 03246 or a charity of their 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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Gilford——Carol Marie Martine 73, of Belknap Mountain Road, died at her home, Monday, February 15, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Carol was born October 12, 1942 in Malden, MA, daughter to the late Yngvar “Joe” and Dorothy (Mangini) Torp. She dedicated over 37 years to her greatest passion: teaching children at Gilford Elementary School to be confident, curious, and creative. Carol also enjoyed spending time with family and friends hiking, traveling, gardening, painting, and kayaking. She loved nature and animals, and shared her sense of humor and laughter with everyone around her. Carol is survived by her son, Greg Martine of Laconia; her daughter Kristen Martine of Portland, Oregon; a sister Sandra Stafford and her husband Carroll of Laconia; her niece, Holly Dillon; and two nephews, Jim and Scott Stafford. No memorial services will be held. For those who wish to remember Carol, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road- Gilford, NH 03249. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and 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—–Harold “Kell” Austin Kelleher, CSM (ret.), 85, a resident of Ledgeview at Taylor Community died on Monday, February 15, 2016 following a long period of failing health, with his wife and daughter by his side. Kell was born in Portsmouth, NH on April 19, 1930. He attended local schools before enlisting in the army at the age of eighteen. He spent twenty one plus years in the army before retiring at Ft. Lee, VA as Command Sgt. Major. He served on Okinawa, Korea from 1950-1951, Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, Fitzsimons Army Hospital Denver, CO where he earned his LPN license. He was transferred to DeWitt Army Hospital at Ft. Belvoir, VA. He was reassigned to Korea 1958-1959, assigned to Ft.Belvoir , VA 1959-1965, assigned to Germany 1965-1967, his last assignment was to Ft. Lee, VA 1967-1969 where he retired. He was awarded the combat medical badge, Bronze Star with V Device, good conduct medal (7 awards) Korean Service with 5 Battle Stars, Army commendation medal two times, National Defense Medal, American Presidential Unit Citation twice, Korean War Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Korean United Nations medal. He married his beloved wife of 64 years Theresa (Levasseur) Kelleher in 1952. Kell passed away the day before their 64th wedding anniversary. Kell could not stay idle after he retired from the army. He applied to the Laconia State School, a school for developmentally disabled. He was assistant Clinical Director for operations and management. He truly cared very deeply for all the residents at the school. Upon the closing of Laconia State School in 1991 he retired from state service. He worked part time for Lakes Region Community Services in Quality Assurance, also as Property Manager, as well as the Greater Laconia Transit Agency when they started their transportation service. He was a lifetime member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks 876, Board member of New Beginnings, co-chair of United Way and Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He was very proud of his being a member of the Second Indianhead Division. Kell enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law, and his two grandsons, Christian and Nick. He was active in the Lakes Region Kennel club, Streetcar Company, where he enjoyed many roles, especially the role of Captain von Trapp in the sound of music. Kell and his wife traveled to many countries and to most of the United States. Kell enjoyed gardening and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Kell was a very good husband, father, brother and grandfather and was loved by many. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church for over forty one years and was a choir member for all of those years. He had a beautiful tenor voice and sang many of the funeral masses at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph Churches. Kell is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa (Levasseur) Kelleher, of Laconia; a daughter, Mary Pierce and her husband, Arnie of Laconia; two grandsons, Christian Pierce and his wife Jessica Keesee,of Atlanta, GA and Nicholas Pierce and his wife, Courtney, of Boston, MA; great grandsons Xavier Pierce of Atlanta, GA and new baby in March and Parkman and Holden Pierce of Boston, MA; a sister, Mary Leonard of Stratham, NH and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sisters, Gertrude Blattstein and Carole Ann Hathorn. Calling hours will be held on Sunday February 21, 2016 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Andre Bessette Parish- Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Ave. Laconia NH 03246. Burial will be held in the family plot at the Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth, NH at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to The Taylor Community Sunshine Fund, 435 Union Ave. Laconia NH 03246. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Ledgeview for the wonderful care “Kell” received. 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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Moultonborough—-Keith Follansbee Bryar II 57, of Old Mountain Road, died February 20, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House with his loving family by his side. Keith was born March 3, 1958, in Laconia, the son of the late Keith and Jean (McFarlane) Bryar. A long-time member of the Lakes Region community, Keith attended the two-room school house in Center Harbor, and graduated with the Inter-Lakes High School class of 1976, where he excelled as class president and a star athlete. Soon after graduation, he made his way to Alaska to kickstart a career in construction. Upon his return to New Hampshire full-time, he established Bryar Enterprise, a dirt excavation and logging company, which he owned and operated for almost thirty years. He was a talented contractor and machine operator, and masterfully worked on a myriad of projects across the Lakes Region. His work ethic, perfectionism, and leadership by example were well known and an inspiration to many. His true life passion was raising and racing sled dogs, continuing the family tradition his parents began. At its peak, his Norvik Kennel boasted upwards of 70 world-class racing dogs that went on to win or place at countless races across the United States, including Alaska, and Canada. His crowning achievements came at the World Championship Sled Dog Race in Laconia, which he placed in the top 3 many times and won twice in 2002 and 2011, just months after his cancer diagnosis. He also was the Canadian Sled Dog Champion in 2005, a major accomplishment that celebrated the culmination of his victories across Canada that year. He was an active member and leader in various sled dog clubs across the northeast and beyond, and his encyclopedic knowledge of and passion for sled dog racing nurtured interest and competitive spirit in new and established mushers alike. Keith was also a devoted father who had tremendous pride for his children. He stressed to them the value of hard work and importance of education, which became major influences in their lives. In recent years he found a second calling in his role of grandfather, and instilled in his grandchildren enough wisdom, love, and joy in their few years with him to last a lifetime. His charismatic spirit afforded him friends wherever he went. Those who knew him will deeply miss his generosity, compassion, sense of humor, and kindness. He truly was one of a kind. Keith is survived by his three adoring children with Joan Russell; daughter Julie Porter and her husband Dave of Campbell CA, daughter Lindsay Bliznik and her husband Steve of Center Harbor, and son, Andrew Bryar of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Cooper and Natalie Bliznik, and Bryce Porter; siblings Greg Bryar and his wife Linda of Gilford, and Bonnie Searles and her husband Ron of Rockwood, ME; and nieces and nephew. He is predeceased by his parents and favorite dog, Goofy. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, using the Carriage House entrance. A funeral service will be held also at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance, Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:00am. A celebration of life will be held at the Lemongrass Restaurant, Moultonboro, NH on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Keith F. Bryar II Scholarship Fund,c/o Meredith Village Savings Bank- check payable to Lindsey Bliznik, 379 S. Main Street, Laconia NH 03246 or to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and 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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