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Belmont—-John A. DiBerto, Jr., 73, of 20 Tioga Drive, died at his home on Friday, November 18, 2011 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
John was born October 9, 1938 in Billerica, Mass. the son of Zelma (Farnum) and John A. DiBerto, Sr. He had served in the US Army from 1955-1958.
John had lived in Belmont since 1982 coming from Massachusetts. He had been employed at the Winnisquam School System for the past 19 years working at the High School and also the Middle School.
John was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Belmont.
Survivors include his wife, Angela (Gliniecki) DiBerto, of Belmont; 2 sons, John A. DiBerto, III of Lowell, Mass. and Scott A. DiBerto of Laconia; 5 daughters, Cheryl Ann Johnston, of Odessa, Fla., Cathy Ann DiBerto of Laconia, Jackie Dion of Odessa, Fla., Shirleen Lee Sanborn of Gilmanton Iron Works and Victoria Lee DiBerto-Howard of Beverly Hills, Fla.; 2 step-daughters, Tina Bolduc of Lebanon, Maine and Sandra Daoust of Concord; 2 brothers, George DiBerto of Dunstable, Mass. and Robert DiBerto of Tewksbury, Mass.; 2 sisters, Lorraine DiBerto of Chelmsford, Mass. and Rose Gotsfredsen of Woburn, Mass.; 20 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Fred.
There are no calling hours.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont by Rev. Paul B. Boudreau, Jr., Pastor of the Church.
Burial will follow at 1:00 PM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Rt. 3 Boscawen, NH.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Concord Merrimack County SPCA 130 Washington Street, Penacook, NH 03303.
The Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont, NH—–Deborah A. Malone, 50, of Bristol, Tennessee and formerly of Belmont, N.H., died on January 14, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. She was the widow of James M. Malone who died in 2004.
Deborah was born April 14, 1961 in Lynnfield, Mass., the daughter of Daniel P. and Marianne (Shaughnessy) Ryan. She was raised in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School in 1979.
She lived in Gilmanton until moving to Utah in 2003. Since 2009, she had lived in Tennessee. Before moving to Utah, she had been employed at Coca-Cola in Laconia for a number of years.
Survivors include a son, Clayton M. Gray, and his wife, Bridget Thompson, of Clinton, Utah; two daughters, Chrissy Gray and her fiancé, Nick Tucker, of Bristol, Tennessee and Jennifer Gray and her fiancé, James Stevens, of Abingdon, Virginia; five grandchildren, Alexandria, Anthony and Victoria all of Bristol, Tennessee and Kade and Gavin both of Clinton, Utah; her father, Daniel P. Ryan, and his wife, Florence, of Malden, Mass.; a brother, Daniel P. Ryan Jr., and his wife, Kelly, of Malden, Mass.; a sister, Teresa M. Malone, and her husband, David K., of Belmont, N.H.; five nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her husband, Deborah was predeceased by her mother, Marianne Ryan.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:00AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway Rte 3, Boscawen, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
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—–Rita R. Osgood, 91, formerly of 12 Heritage Terrace, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Friday, February 10, 2012.
Mrs. Osgood was born February 3, 1921 in Belmont, the daughter of Edward and Rose (Gilbert) Lacasse. She was a longtime resident of the Lakes Region.
Survivors include a son, Richard Gilbert and his wife Gayla of Belmont; a daughter, Germaine Foster, and her husband, Bert, of Canterbury; three stepdaughters, Carol Merrill of Florida, Doris Palmer of Belmont and Beverly Gordon of Florida; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and three nieces. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Rosario Gilbert, in 1953, her second husband, Harold Osgood in 1984, a daughter, Linda Vaillancourt, a stepson, Kenneth Osgood, in 2012, a sister, Dorothy Pelillo, and by a brother, Norman Lacasse, in 2003.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2012 from 4-7 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, N.H.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations American Heart Assoc. 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101.
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 on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Doralyn M. Harper, 79, of 12 Heritage Terrace, died at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Doralyn was born November, 30, 1932 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the daughter of Atwood N. and Doris M. (Macie) Hardy. She had been a resident of Belmont since 1954 and was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Doralyn had been employed by the Town of Belmont for twenty-four years before retiring in July, 1999. She was the Clerk for the Town Clerk-Tax Collector from 1975-1985, Deputy Town Clerk-Tax Collector from 1985-1988, Town Clerk–Tax Collector from 1989 until retiring in June, 1999. She was a member and clerk of the Belmont Planning Board from 1955-1988 and the Zoning Board Clerk from 1986-1988 and was reelected to both boards from 1992-1995.
Doralyn was very active in her community. She was a member of the Shaker Regional School Board from 1979-1996, Chairman of Supervisory Union #46 from 1989-1996 and was Bail Commissioner from 1983-2000. She had been a member of the Belmont Rotary Club since 1988 and served as the Club’s first president. At that time, she was the first female president of a Rotary Club in New Hampshire. Doralyn also served on the Advisory Board of the First Deposit National Bank in 1988. She was also a member of the Friendly Club, the Unsociable Club, the Belmont Senior Center Advisory Board and the Belmont Fire Belles.
Doralyn enjoyed the theater, reading, watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and her camp in Lebanon. The ocean was her haven.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Jerry Baron, three grandchildren, Jeremy Baron & his wife, Holly, Eric Baron and his wife, Jennifer, and Tonya Baron and two great grandchildren, Brooke Baron and Riley Baron, all of North Berwick, Maine; a brother-in-law, Donald Flanders, and two nephews, Steve Flanders and Jeffrey Flanders, all of Laconia. In addition to her parents, Doralyn was predeceased by a daughter, Tammy Baron, in 2010 and by two sisters, Loraine Flanders in 1982 and Bonnie-Jean Monahan in 2011.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, N.H.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Parish, P.O. Box 285, Belmont, NH 03220.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—Kevin R. Pepin, 38, of 167 Daniel Webster Highway, died at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 after fighting cancer for twenty years.

Kevin was born July 24, 1973 in Laconia, the son of Robert and Lucille (Hueber) Pepin. He resided in Belmont with his wife of thirteen years, Katherine (Jones) Pepin, and their pets, Madison, Lopi and Stewie. He was a 1991 graduate of Belmont High School and been employed at the Tilton Outlet.

Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Kathy, of Belmont, his mother, Lucille Pepin, of Belmont, two grandfathers, Robert Pepin, Sr. of Berlin, N.H. and Maurice Hueber, of Belmont, N.H.; aunts, uncles, cousins; a brother-in-law, Ben Jones and his wife, Lisa of Alton, NH; a niece, Kelly, and two nephews, Benjamin and Brian, his Godson, Jacob Bancroft of Laconia and his God Parents, Jerry and Lorraine Noel of Belmont. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Robert, in 1995, by a brother, Keith, in 1992; his two grandmothers, Lucille Pepin, Sr. in 2007 and Jeanne Hueber in 1999 and by his mother-in-law, Ruth Jones in 2003.

A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 241 Province St., Laconia, N.H A memorial service will follow at 2:00PM at the Church. Burial will be at a later date.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital Oncology Department, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

Thank you to Dr. Robert Friedlander, Sherry Cesati and Dr. Ronald Witkin.

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—–Judy Ann Cass Larrivee, 65, of 21 Sturtevant Drive, died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Genesis on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was the widow of Francis J. Larrivee.
Mrs. Larrivee was born October 14, 1946 in Laconia, N.H., the daughter of David F. and Eloise C. (Johnstone) Bidwell and was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region. She had been employed by Avon as a unit leader and beauty advisor for nine years and also worked at the Gunstock Area where she was the fourth generation to work there. She also worked at the Belmont Elementary School and Laconia Woodland Heights kitchens, the Colebrook Restaurant, the Brass Lantern Restaurant, New Hampshire Ball Bearing and Metz Electronics.
Mrs. Larrivee was a charter member of the Loudon Lions Club and the first person in charge of sight & hearing and was a member of the Yankee Miniature Horse Club and Focus on Seat Belt Safety. She was a North East Halter and Show Champion of Miniature Horses and a member of the Yankee Miniature Horse Club. She received recognition by the New England Champion Cheerleaders.
She was a volunteer at St. James Nursery School, Lakes Region Day Care and Woodland Heights School, and assisted with fund raising at the Laconia Middle School. She enjoyed miniature horses, fairs, animals, plays and working with young children and was caregiver to her mother and father.
Survivors include three sons, Christopher Cass of Laconia, David Cass and his wife, Kathy, of Weare and Earl Cass and his wife, Karen, of New Boston; a stepson, Mark Forgione, of Lakeport; a stepdaughter, Michelle Champion, of Meredith; 7 grandchildren, David Cass, Jr., Devin Cass, Kaylee Cass, Cassandra Cass, Connor Cass, Gabriel Cass, and Gage Cass; five step granddaughters; one great grandson and a step great grandson; a brother, David Bidwell, and a sister, Helen Sullivan; four nephews and two nieces. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Harold Cass, a stepdaughter, Valarie Felch, and her brother, Robert Bidwell.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
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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Belmont—–Pamela Mae Reed, 59, of 7 School Street died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Mrs. Reed was born January 3, 1953 in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the daughter of Thomas and Leevena (Huff) Simpson.

Mrs. Reed had been employed at Lewis & Saunders and at the Laconia State School & Training Center. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, cats and dogs. She loved to fish.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Reed, of Belmont; a son, Carey Sturgeon, of Laconia, a daughter, Crystal Sturgeon, of Tilton; sisters, Donna Charbonneau and her husband, Armand, of Littleton, Diana Hawkins and her husband, Carl of Laconia and Debbie Wallace also of Laconia; one granddaughter; four nieces; five nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Simpson, by her mother and stepfather, Leevena and Frank Wallace and by a one brother, Thomas Simpson.

There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held at a later date.

For those who wish, the family suggests that Memorial donations be made to the Belmont Fire Relief Association, PO Box 837, Belmont, NH 03220
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—-Florence L. “Betty” Alexander, 80, of 171 Province Road, died suddenly at her home on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was the widow of Charles L. Alexander who died in 2003.
Mrs. Alexander was born August 22, 1931 in Laconia, N. H. the daughter of the late William and Annie (Rollins) Dame. She was a lifetime resident of the Lakes Region.
Mrs. Alexander loved the TLC Medical Day Care For Adults in Concord. She loved being with her family and enjoyed playing cards and gardening.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Fendley, and her husband, Jeff, of Belmont; a son, Ralph Alexander, and his wife, Mary, of Lakeport; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; three sisters, Marion Fogg of Laconia, Alice Dame of Lakeport and Shirley Hurd and her husband, Norman, of Winnisquam; two brothers, Kenneth Dame and his wife, Pam, of Tilton and Richard Dame and his wife, Joyce, of Sarasota, Florida and many nephews and nieces. Besides her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by six brothers and sisters.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 5:00-7:-00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Memorial Service will follow the calling hour at 7:00PM also at the Funeral Home. Dr. Festus Kilonzo Kavale, Spiritual Care Coordinator at the Lakes Region General Hospital, will officiate.
Burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. at a later date.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the TLC Medical Day Care For Adults, 211 Loudon Road, Courtyard Square, Concord, NH 03301.
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—-Marjorie E. (Grant) Hammond, 96, of Cate’s Mobile Home Park, died peacefully with her daughters by her side, at the Laconia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center-Genesis on Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was the widow of Robert C. Hammond who passed away in 1977.
Marjorie was born January 9, 1916 in Antrim, N.H., the daughter of Edward R. and Lillie (Patterson) Grant. She resided in Bennington, N.H. for twenty-eight years before moving to Winnisquam over thirty-eight years ago. As a widow, Marjorie proudly lived independently for thirty-five years.
Marjorie enjoyed her flower gardens and feeding the birds, especially the chickadees.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy E. Maillette and her husband, Bernard, of Centerville, Mass., Edith A. Tardif and her husband, Thomas A., of Laconia and Margaret ”Peggy” S. Gifford and her husband, Edmund, of Gilford; five grandchildren, Armand T. Tardif of Laconia, N.H., Andrea T. Harper of Meredith, N.H., Matthew D. Tardif of Johannesburg, SA, Robert P. McAvay of San Antonio, Tex., and Timothy T. McAvay of Gilford, N.H.; affectionately known as Gigi by her seven great grandchildren, Stephanie R. and, Colin T. Tardif of Laconia, N.H.,, Jared T. and Rylee A. Harper of Meredith, N.H., Amelia, Naledi and Abraham Tardif of Johannesburg, SA, Robert and Brittney McAvay of San Antonio, Tex. Three step great grandchildren; a sister, Arlene Cook, of Maynard, Mass. and a sister-in-law, Claudia Grant, of Antrim, N.H. and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hammond was predeceased by her husband and by six brothers, Harold, Elbert, Raymond, Linwood, Bernard and Kenneth and five sisters-in-law and a sister, Dorothy, who died in infancy.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at the family lot in North Branch Cemetery, Antrim, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Lillian Alice Gammon, 80, of Winter Street, passed, after almost a full year battle of pancreatic cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2012, with loved ones by her side.
Lillian was born March 26, 1931 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of D. Lloyd and Nora (Steeves) Rawline.
Lillian moved to NH from New Brunswick Canada in February 1957, she lived in Laconia for twenty-five years before moving to Belmont thirty years ago. She had been employed at Sawyer’s Jewelry Store for fifty-five years, retiring in January, 2012.
Lillian enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and athletic games. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, bowling, cruises and traveling.
Survivors include a son, Gregory Gammon; a daughter, Tammy Cote, and her husband, Derek; four grandchildren, Jessica MacKay and her husband, Michael, Craig Cote, Chad Cote and his fiancée, Melissa Huntoon and Danielle Cote; a former husband and best friend Sherman Gammon, two brothers, Gilbert Rawline and his wife, Barbara, and William Rawline and his wife, Donna, and many nieces and nephews all of New Brunswick, Canada. In addition to her parents, Lillian was predeceased by a son, Kevin Gammon in 2001.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:30AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H., concluding with a reception.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
The Family would like to thank the many friends and family that provided unconditional support, individual thanks to Harriet and June and a special thank you to our dear family friend Candy.
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—–Dolly Mae Parent, 58, of 5 Brookside Circle, died at her home on Friday, March 30, 2012.
Mrs. Parent was born May 31, 1953 in Plymouth, N.H., the daughter of Elvira (Nudd) and Ellsworth Pickering, Sr. She was raised in Plymouth and lived in Belmont after marriage.
Survivors include a son, Amos L. Parent, Jr., of Moultonboro; a daughter, Caroll MacDougall, of Concord; her two granddaughters who lived with her, Nikki and Holly Miller of Belmont; her grandsons, Gavin Achorn of Northfield, and Amos L. Parent, III and Jason Parent of Moultonboro; her mother, Elvira (Nudd) Pickering, of Plymouth, currently residing in Hanover Terrace in Lyme; three brothers, Ellsworth Pickering of Huntingburg, Indiana, Robert Pickering and his wife, Rose, of White River Junction, Vermont and Reggie Pickering of Plymouth; seven sisters, Betty Tatham and her husband, David, of Enfield, Shirleen Latuch of Plymouth, Kathleen Beauchene and her husband, Richard, of Plainfield, Elizabeth Hughes of New Bedford, Massachusetts, Mary Gage and her husband, Michael, of New Boston, Carolyn True and her husband, Tony, of Meredith and Judy Blodgett of Franklin. Mrs. Parent was predeceased by her husband, Amos L. Parent, Sr., by her father, Ellsworth Pickering, Sr., by her brothers Maurice Pickering and Phillip Pickering and by a brother-in-law, Al Latuch.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 2:00PM at the family lot in South Road Cemetery, South Road, Belmont, N.H.
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 — Harvey Charles Donaldson, 77, of Belmont, NH. and Zephyrhills, FL. passed away on April 7th in Zephyrhills. He was born in Willoughby, VT. to David J, and Ruth Martin Donaldson on Sept. 9, 1934. He spent his early years in Lyndonville, VT.

He is is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jane; daughter, Barbara Archibland; and grandson, Eric Archibald. Anyone who knew Harvey knew his daughter and his grandson also, as they were always part of his conversations. Harvey was so proud of them both.

He had spent many years working heavy construction sites such as Niagara Power Project, and St. Lawrence Seaway. Harvey had worked for F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts for an interrupted 29 years in sales and management. After resigning, then worked as an international sales and marketing director for some 10 years for J.C. Brown and Co. of Weare, NH.

Harvery was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Arlene Foster, David J. Donaldson Jr., and Jeanette Miller. He is survived by a sister Pauline Converse of Newport, Vt., many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Harvey was very proud of his 50 year membership in 76 Lodge, F+AM of Swanton, VT, as a past present of New Hampshire Arborist Association and his membership in the International Society of Arboriculture and American Society of Consulting Arborists.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and were impacted by his warmth and caring.

Services will be held April 21, at 1 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home on Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., 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—–Mark G. Breton, 53, of 22 High Street, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 22, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends.
Mr. Breton was born July 7, 1958 in Laconia, the son of Gerard and Ruth (Sewell) Breton. He resided in Gilford and was a graduate of Gilford High School and moved to Belmont twenty-two years ago. He had been employed at Breton Construction for over twenty years and was also a self-employed welder.
Mr. Breton was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles, snowmobiling and outdoor activities. He loved to play the harmonica and the bugle and was a member of the Drum & Bugle Corps.
Survivors include his wife, Laura J. (Chiasson) Breton, of Belmont; three sons, Jermey Berwick of Laconia, N.H., Lucas Breton of Waltham, Mass. and Alexander Breton of Laconia, N.H.; his parents, Gerard and Ruth Breton, of Sanbornton, N.H. and Cape Coral, Florida; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Theresa Breton and Daniel and Mary Breton, all of Gilford, N.H.; a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Erich McLellan, of Belmont, N.H.; several nephews and nieces; three grandnieces, several friends and his beloved dog of thirteen years, Seven.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:00AM also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lupus Foundation – New England, 40 Speen Street, Suite 105, Framingham, MA 01701-1898 (1-877-NOLUPUS) info@lupusne.org
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Jason K. Seraiva, 29, of 114 Mile Hill Road, died as a result of diabetic complications at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Jason was born October 8, 1982 in Laconia, N.H. and resided in Laconia until moving to Belmont five years ago. He attended Laconia High School and had been employed at Hannaford’s.

Jason loved his 1991 Chrysler Lebaron and playing guitar. He was a photographer and artist. His specialty was tattoo art.

Jason wore his heart on his sleeve.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jean and Daniel H. Foote, of Belmont; a sister, Jessica J. Seraiva, of Laconia; uncles, Peter Butler of Belmont and Paul Butler of Connecticut; aunts, Ann Schofield of Laconia and Janet Ainsworth of Texas and a cousin, Joshua Schofield, of Huntsville, Alabama and cousins Eddie and Angela Rose of Texas.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 3:00-4:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 4:00PM also at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Genesis Behavioral Health, 111 Church Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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BELMONT – Clement A. “John” LaChance Jr., 70, of 34 Silkwood Ave, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a 44 year battle with MS.

He was born in Laconia, the son of Clement A. Sr. and Gladys (Cullen) LaChance. He served in the US Navy. John worked for several years as a Supervisor for Vernitron Corporation and also as a Psychiatric Aide for the State School & Training Center in Laconia. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Laconia. John was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He loved being at home and his family was his world.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Priscilla (Newton) LaChance of Belmont, two sons; Clement A. LaChance III of Laconia and Anthony S. LaChance of Stafford, VA., one daughter, Victoria L. Barnard of Gilford, three brothers; Leo R. LaChance of Laconia, Joseph W. LaChance of Lakeport and Steven G. LaChance of Laconia, three sisters; Gladys Marie Reilly of Ma., Linda L. Sharon of Northfield and Bettina P. LaPointe of Laconia, seven grandchildren; Katelyn LaChance of Tilton, Cameron LaChance of Laconia, Magen LaChance of Laconia, Ayden LaChance of Laconia, Hailey LaChance and Samantha LaChance, both of Stafford, VA, and Cody Barnard of Gilford and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held from 5PM to 8PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House Entrance. Graveside services will be held at 10AM on Thursday, June 14, 2012 in the family lot at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 First Ave STE 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
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 – Kathleen Layne Guinard Clarke, 46, of 503 South Road, died Friday, June 8, 2012 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Concord, the daughter of Arthur and Beverly “Jeanne” (Emery) Guinard. Kathy moved to Canterbury at a young age and remained in the Canterbury/Belmont area for her remaining life. She was a graduate of Belmont High School Class of 1984. Kathy worked a variety of jobs before becoming a member of the Pleasant View Gardens family over 12 years ago working in the Accounts Payable Department. Kathy was a very involved Hockey Mom for the past 13 years traveling throughout the New England states with her daughter’s various teams; providing transportation, clock and scoring support, as well as cheering the teams on. She also enjoyed reading, working in her flower gardens, watching football, especially her Minnesota Vikings and most of all spending time with friends and family.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 11 years, Dana Clarke and her daughter Jaymee Guinard of Belmont, her stepdaughter Dakota Clarke and stepson “De” Clarke, both of Gilford. Kathy is also survived by four brothers; Lawrence and Gail Fournier of Derry, Michael and Judy Fournier of Hillsboro, David Fournier Jr. of Alton, and Arthur Guinard Jr. of Tilton; and four sisters; Susan Gregg of Concord, Virginia Jourdenais of Penacook, Darlene and Thomas Smith of Webster, and Marie and Robert Whiting of Penacook. She also leaves her mother-in-law, Lillian Stutzman, sister-in-law, Diane Bennos, and brother-in-law Kevin Clarke; as well as many nieces and nephews. Kathy leaves behind the entire Chartrand family of Billerica, Massachusetts; a family which she has been a part of for over 30 years.

Calling hours will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -Tribute Program, PO Box1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Belmont—– Roland Lemay, 62, formerly of Timothy Drive, died at Forestview Manor, Meredith on Wednesday, June 20, 2012.

Roland was born on December 29, 1949 in Nashua New Hampshire and moved to Laconia New Hampshire to become a resident of the Laconia State School from January of 1959 to July of 1971. Upon being discharged he held jobs in the Lakes Region one of them being the Red Hill Inn in Meredith where he worked for over ten years. He then was hired by Remcon North in Meredith, NH where he also worked for over ten years was considered a valued employee and had many good friends within the company.

Roland owned his own home in Belmont and was proud of the flower garden he kept in front of his home. He enjoyed the company of his fellow employees often enjoying a meal with them and going on vacation with them on the Saco River. Roland liked to tinker and could fix anything he could put his hands on and he kept a file on everything he had ever purchased. He had made his own exercise machine when he had injured his shoulder and this helped him get back to work sooner. He was also very fond of cats his latest being ” Butterball” who was his constant companion through his illness.

Roland was predeceased by his parents and leaves behind a sister who lives in Hollis, New Hampshire. He will be buried next to his mother in the Gibson Cemetery in Pelham, New Hampshire. He was a good friend to many and will be sorely missed by those who knew him.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 6:00-8:00PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Terri Lynn Shute, 51, of 6 Plummer Hill Road, died at her home on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
Terri was born October 10, 1960 in Plymouth, N.H.
Terri resided in Laconia and was a graduate of Laconia High School and had been employed at DSCI Corp. for twelve years. She enjoyed shopping, flower gardening, the ocean and vacationing at the Cape.
Survivors include her husband, Fredrick James Shute, of Belmont; her mother, Patricia (Potter) Pike, of Belmont; a son, Kyle James Shute, USCG, of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Bonnie Greeley, of Laconia; one nephew, Jeremy Greeley of White River Jct., Vermont and one niece, Tricia Heath, of Laconia.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from noon to 1:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Graveside Service will follow the calling hours at 2:00PM at the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that the memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, New Hampshire 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—–Barbara E. (Slavin) Mulligan, 71, of 23 Leisure Lane, died at the Epsom Healthcare Center, Epsom, N.H. on Thursday, August 23, 2012.

Mrs. Mulligan was born December 25, 1940 in New York, New York, the daughter of Joseph J. and Martha R. (Hetzler) Slavin. She was previously a Benedictine Nun in Elizabeth, NJ, known as Sister Jane Frances. Formerly of Barnstead, Mrs. Mulligan also resided in Laconia for several years. She was a school teacher at the Sacred Heart School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was an accomplished concert pianist. Barbara enjoyed children and Irish step dancing.

Mrs. Mulligan is survived by her husband of 45 years, Vincent A. Mulligan, of Belmont, one sister, Patricia A. Kipp of Michigan, a cousin, Mary Slavin of Holmdel, NJ and a close friend, Maryanne Ryan of Rockaway, NJ.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 4:00PM-6:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, N.H. Burial will be held at 1:30PM on Wednesday at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Belmont—–Robert J. Stitt, II, 41, of 97 Middle Rte. died at his home on Friday, August 31, 2012.
Robert was born November 28, 1970 in Laconia, N.H. He was a lifetime resident of Belmont and was a graduate of Belmont High School. He had been employed at Aavid.
Survivors include a son, Robert J. Stitt III, of Bristol; his mother, Alberta M. Stitt, of Belmont; three brothers, Charles Stitt and his wife, Patricia, of Gilford, Patrick Stitt of Belmont and Harold “Buster” Brown of Meredith; three sisters, Linda Kennard, and her husband, Timothy, of Weare, Margaret Brady of Laconia and Dodie Smithers and her husband, Tom, of Gilmanton.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
There will be no funeral service.
Burial will be in the family lot in St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
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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