Belmont—–Mark Robert Mauzy II, 38, of 19 Holiday Lane, died at his home on Thursday, August 28, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Mauzy was born June 13, 1976 in Manchester, N.H., the son of Donna (Potter) and Mark Robert Mauzy I. He resided in Londonderry before moving to Belmont thirty-two years ago. He was a perfectionist as a metal roofer for eighteen years and had been employed at Vutex in Meredith for two years. He owned and operated the Galaxy Gym in Belmont as well as the Hot Dog Stand, Mauz Dawgz. Mr. Mauzy always enjoyed starting new projects at home, making scooters, metal pinwheels and garden boxes. Stacey got him started in gardening six years ago and he took it to another level. He enjoyed kayaking and loved, Jawzie, his bulldog. Mr. Mauzy was an amazing father to his three little girls. From Stacey and the girls, “Mark, we will forever love you”. He was loving to his fiancée, friends and family. His family will always hold him close and he will never be forgotten. Survivors include his daughters, Melana Marie Mauzy, Rylie Nicole Sylvia and Alahni Lee Mauzy; his mother, Donna Mauzy; his stepfather, Robert Arthur Benwell, Jr.; his fiancée, Stacey White two sisters, Jamie Lee Martinez and Katrina T. Benwell; nieces, Sophia Lee Benwell, Trinity Lee Martinez and Sierra Martinez; several aunts, uncles, cousins and his in-laws, Richard and Candy Carlson. He was predeceased by his father, Mark R. Mauzy I, by his aunts, Debra Mauzy and Tami Jo Bull, and his second cousin, Havana Eve O’Flattery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 3:00-6:00-PM, with a Time of Reflection at 4:30PM, in the Carriage House of 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 the Mark Mauzy Cancer Fund c/o Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte 25, Meredith, NH 03253. 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—– Arthur Henry Scott, Jr., 84, died at his home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Mr. Scott was born July 19, 1930 in Fort Totten, Queens, New York, the son of the late Arthur H. and Isabel Elizabeth (Bidwell) Scott. Mr. Scott served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953 and resided in New York for many years before moving to Belmont forty-two years ago. He had been employed by Genesis Eldercare for thirteen years before retiring. Mr. Scott was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Belmont. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laconia Post #1670. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, Frances M. Scott, of fifty-seven years; two sons, Richard and Vincent Scott, both of Belmont; one daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Loretta Sperin, of Huntington, New York; ten nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Scott was predeceased by two brothers; Franklin D. Scott Sr. and Robert N. Scott. A private family burial will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 1:30pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, 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—–Donna Marie (Bowles) Ardine, 54, of 10 Sunshine Drive, a resident of Belmont for 30 years died Friday, September 5, 2014 at Concord Hospital. She was born September 8, 1960, in Laconia New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Dorothy M. Lamontagne and Myron O. Bowles. She was originally a Laconia native before moving to Belmont with her husband in 1984. Donna was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed taking motorcycle rides with her beloved husband, Richard all over New Hampshire, especially taking back roads and trips around different lakes in the state. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Richard Ardine; a son, Aaron R. Ardine; two daughters Amber Ardine and Erika Ardine; two brothers, Michael Bowles and his wife Janet, and Myron Bowles; one grandchild, Zoey Day; three nephews, Jason Bowles, Charlie Bowles and Fred Bowles and a great niece, Shayla Bowles. She is predeceased by her step sister, Cathy Dubois and her sister- in-law Susan Bowles. Calling hours will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 2pm to 6pm at Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH, using the Carriage House entrance. For those who wish, the family suggests donations be made to the Laconia Wellness Center, 22 Strafford Street Suite 2, Laconia NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremations Services are assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Belmont—–Stasia Mary Poire, 91, of 434 Jamestown Road, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was the widow of Armand L. Poire. Mrs. Poire was born November 20, 1922 in Northfield, the daughter of Julius and Agnes (Mokszycke) Uscilka. She had resided in Belmont for seventy years coming from Northfield. She had worked as a needle operator for thirty-five years for Scott & Williams. Mrs. Poire loved gardening, baking, sewing and taking care of her family. She had a great sense of humor and determination to live independently at home with the help and support of many friends and family. Mrs. Poire is survived by a daughter, Debra Magee, and her husband, Ken, of Derry; four grandchildren, Trudy Fletcher, Tricia Beauchesne, Noelle Magee and Roman Magee; three great-grandchildren; two nieces and six nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Peter J. Poire, daughter-in-law, Linda Poire, brothers, John and Edward Uscilka and sisters, Verna Crowley and Rose Uscilka. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00am at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. John Cemetery, Tilton, NH. If it is wished to send a remembrance in lieu of flowers, it may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077 or the Food Pantry at St. Joseph Parish , P.O. Box 285, Belmont, NH 03220. 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 – Joanne L. Ricard, 82, of 16 Heritage Terrace, died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Lakes Region General Hospital. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. 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—-Dennis N. Isabelle, 59, of Belmont, died at his home on Monday, July 7, 2014. Dennis was born May 19, 1955 in Laconia, N.H., the son of the late Eli and Eva (Bolduc) Isabelle. Dennis was raised in Laconia and was a graduate of Laconia High School. He moved to Belmont thirty years ago and had been employed by ADA Traffic Control for the last three years. Dennis was a former volunteer for the Belmont Fire Department and was involved with the Boy Scouts. Dennis is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Maheux) Isabelle, of Belmont; a son, Nathan Isabelle; a daughter, Tasha Isabelle; one grandchild, Kayleigh Thompson; a sister, Deloris Jay, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by a sister, Debbra Parent. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 11:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. Burial will be at a later date in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 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 the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont——Valery P. Pierce, 86, of 105 Hurricane Road, died at her home on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Mrs. Pierce was born August 19, 1928 in Ashland, N.H., the daughter of the late Basil N. and Maude (Patten) Baker. She resided in Ashland and Laconia for many years before moving to Belmont fifty-seven years ago. Mrs. Pierce attended the First United Methodist Church of Gilford. She enjoyed travelling, square dancing and playing bingo. Survivors include her husband of thirty years, Walter Pierce, of Belmont; two sons, Gary A. Cartier of Belmont and Dean Cartier of Damariscotta, Maine and one daughter, Cathie A. Thurston, of Florida; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Thurston Sparacino, Melissa Thurston, Cohen Cartier, Jennifer Cartier Boggia, Cory Cartier Moran, Brie Cartier, Ashley Cartier and Lacey Cartier Creamer; four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pierce was predeceased by her first husband, Francis W. Cartier; two brothers, Harold and Richard Baker and two sisters, Dorothy Brunt and Shirley Harriman. A memorial calling hour will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 1:00-2:00PM 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 2:00PM also at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Franklin (VNA) Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235. 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—–Della L. Laraway, 87, of Turkey Drive, died at the Belknap County Nursing Home on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Mrs. Laraway was born February 22, 1927 in Hardwick, Vermont, the daughter of the late William and Violet (Leonard) Weeks. Mrs. Laraway resided in Laconia for forty years before moving to Belmont twenty-three years ago. She had been employed at Vernitron and Walmart before retiring in 2007. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, Mrs. Laraway was involved with foster parenting. Survivors include two sons, Roger J. Laraway and his wife, Lila, of Belmont and Robert F. Laraway and his wife, Deborah, of Tilton, eight grandchildren, April, Perley, Virginia, Robert, Hannah, Jessica, Carmen and Paul; 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Laraway was predeceased by her husband, Perley F. Laraway in 2001and by four brothers, William, Henry, Charles and David and a sister, Catherine. There will be no calling hours. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 1PM at the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, 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 or to the Belknap County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 30 County Drive, 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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Belmont—–Scott Thomas Goulette, 40, died on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at his home in Belmont. Scott was born February 15, 1974 in Barre, Vermont, the son of Thomas and Janet (Simoneau) Goulette. He grew up in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School. After high school he attended college and then served a tour of duty in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. After the service Scott traveled. He lived in Jackson Hole Wyoming where he loved meeting people from all over the world and working as a snowmobile guide in the mountains. He moved on to live in Cleveland Ohio, where he enjoyed the professional sports teams and the numerous golf courses that gave him a chance to play the game that he loved. Scott loved people and was always interested in jobs where he could help someone. After moving back to New Hampshire he worked as a car salesman at White Mountain Chrysler /Plymouth/Jeep in Plymouth for a number of years and then moved on to become a Corrections Officer for Merrimack County for a number of years. He was currently working at Bow Auto Parts. Survivors include Scott’s parents, brother Eric of Hillsboro, his maternal grandmother Doris Simoneau of Laconia, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his brother Jim, paternal grandmother Margaret Goulette of Barre, Vermont, and his maternal grandfather, Raymond Simoneau of Laconia, and his cousin Kyle Kabachis of Laconia. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 from 5pm – 8pm using the carriage house entrance of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25th, 10am, at St. Andre Bessette Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will be in South Road Cemetery, Belmont. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 in recognition of Scott’s love of animals. 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 – Steven H. Chadwick, 62, of 53 Concord Street, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1952 in Laconia, the son of the late Harry and Patricia (Lacasse) Chadwick. Steven worked as a plumber, electrician and builder. He worked as a self-employed contractor for a number of years and most recently worked for Don Morin & Associates in Laconia. He was a muscle car enthusiast and enjoyed drag racing. Steven was known as a jack of all trades. He is survived by his four children; Sandy Chadwick of Gilford, Sarah Chadwick of Belmont, Jeffrey Chadwick of Belmont and Becky Chadwick of Laconia, four grandchildren; Richard Fielders III, Dominic Ferrari, Addison Howard and Bradley Steven Chadwick, two brothers; Mike Chadwick of Warner and Tim Chadwick of Penacook, two sisters, Linda Paquette of Laconia and Debbie Poisson of Hooksett and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial calling hours will be held from 5PM to 8PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A graveside service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society,Two Commerce Dr, Ste 110, ¬Bedford, NH 03110. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Belmont—–Raymond F. Prentiss, 69, of Edgewood Drive, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Manchester after a courageous battle with cancer. Ray was born April 29, 1945 in Danvers, Mass., the son of the late John and Nora (Kiley) Prentiss. Ray was raised in Essex, Mass and attended Gloucester High School. Following school, he served in the USAF, serving in Vietnam. He was a route salesman for J.J. Nissan Foods and Frito Lay up to the time of his retirement. Ray was a proud member of the American Legion Post #49 of Tilton and the VFW Post #1670 of Laconia as well as a member of the Laconia Elks #876 of Gilford. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Lepelley) Prentiss, of Belmont; two sons, Timothy Prentiss and his wife Michelle and their boys, David and Jackson, of Hillsborough and Lance Prentiss and his wife Vicki and their children, Morgan, Alex and Jenna of Canaan; a stepson, Peter M. Rowell, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; a stepdaughter, Amy Cilley and her husband Ralph of Belmont; three brothers, Henry Prentiss and his wife Barbara of Panama City Beach, Florida, James Prentiss and his wife Betty-Anne of Exeter, N.H. and Thomas Prentiss of Essex, Mass. and a sister, Kathy Poulsen, of Lunenburg, Mass, brothers and sisters-in-law; Debbie Prentiss from San Antonio, TX, Mildred Jameson and her husband Ronald of Tilton, John Lepelley and his wife Joey of Northfield, Harold Lepelley and his wife Carol of Redwood City, CA and Barbara Chretien and her husband Chris of Franklin, many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends, including Kathy and Larry Staples and the family pet, “Pretty Big.” In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his brother, Jack Prentiss, two brothers-in-law; Donald Poulsen and Bradford Lepelley and two sisters-in-law; Anne Prentiss and Vera Prescott. There will be no calling hours. A committal service will be held at 12:30PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in the chapel of the N. H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the VA Medical Center, 718 Smyth Rd, Manchester, NH 03104 or to the charity of one’s choice. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements

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Belmont—-Kathleen Joyce, 52, of Marilyn Drive, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on July 31, 1962, the daughter of Frank and Patricia (Pelczar) Casazza. Kathleen had been a resident of Belmont for the last 12 years. She had been a waitress for the last 25 years, most recently working at Lakeside before retiring. Kathleen loved going to Foxwoods and will be greatly missed by many. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Michael Joyce, of Belmont; a step-daughter, Heather Bell, and her husband, Richard, of Colorado; her parents, Frank of Laconia and Patricia Casazza of Belmont; a brother, Steven Casazza; two sisters, Carolyn Lund and husband, David, of Laconia and Sharon Lange and husband, David, of Laconia and six grandchildren, Giovanni Casazza, Xianna Casazza, Jayla Bell, Parker Bell, Justice Feldman and Christian Gamache; three nieces, Stephanie Lund and Shayna Lange both of Laconia and Karena Watson of Indiana; two nephews, Frank Lund of Franklin and Jordan Lund of Belmont. She was predeceased by her son, Kenneth Joyce. Calling hours will be Monday, November 17, 2014 from 5PM to 7PM at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia New Hampshire, using the Carriage House entrance. Burial will follow at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, New Hampshire 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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BELMONT – Frances L. (Ford) Cassavaugh, 79, of 291 South Road, died suddenly Monday, December 29, 2014 in her home. Frances was born on July 7, 1935 in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Herbert and Lucille (Stickney) Ford. She resided in Laconia and wintered in Florida for many years before moving to Belmont five years ago. Frances was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belmont. She enjoyed quilting, wood crafting, flowers, gardening, bird watching, reading and puzzles. She traveled to most of the states and loved sharing on Facebook. She is survived by two sons; Shawn R. Cassavaugh and his significant other, Heidi Williams, of Gilford and Stacey F. Cassavaugh and his wife, Carrie, of Tilton; two daughters; Debra L. Drake and her husband, David, of Belmont and Linda L. Ruegg of Homosassa, Florida; ten grandchildren, Jaime Reminar, Kristi Pease, Joshua Drake, Kerri Drake, John Ruegg, Amanda Ruegg, Shawn Cassavaugh II, Nicole McGrath, Jocelyn Cassavaugh, and Joshua Rohelia; a brother, Marshall Ford and his wife Marguerite, of Belmont; two sisters, Janet Bernier of R.I. and Susan Iadevaia and her husband William of R.I.; many nieces and nephews and a number of foster children. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond T.L. “Lee” Cassavaugh in 2000 and by her beloved granddaughter, Kaylee Cassavaugh. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 10:00AM at the First Baptist Church of Belmont, 49 Church Street, Belmont, N.H. Burial will be at the South Road Cemetery in Belmont in the spring. Since Frances was a five year survivor of breast cancer, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to LRGHealthcare’s Hematology/Oncology Department, 80 Highland 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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BELMONT – Donald Glen Sanborn Jr, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long illness. He was born in Claremont, NH on May 1, 1950, the son of Donald G. Sr. and Betty (Madeya) Sanborn. He grew up in the Laconia area where he met his wife, Frances. Don was a commercial truck driver, driving 18 wheelers most of his life. Throughout his career he worked for a number of places, such as driving sweepers for Rules Sweeping for a number of years and also driving for Willie Nelson Construction. With a deep love for trucking, he was always found behind the wheel of a big rig. Donald was a man who had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Frances (Shaw) Sanborn of Belmont, his daughters; Tammy Sanborn of Laconia, Bilinda Mooney Davis of Campton, his sons; Donald G. Sanborn III of Belmont and Cornelius Sanborn of Belmont, his grandchildren; Joseph Sanborn of Laconia, Travis Sanborn of Laconia, Devan Sanborn of Laconia, Kenneth Sanborn of Bristol and Chloe Sanborn of Bristol, his great grandchildren; Sophie Benwell of Belmont and Karter Sanborn of Laconia, three brothers; Steven Sanborn of Missouri, John Sanborn of Enfield and Bruce Sanborn of Florida, three sisters; Betty ‘Sue” Sanborn of Florida, Lisa Sanborn Bledsoe of Florida and Linda Knowlin of Florida. He was predeceased by his father, Donald G. Sanborn Sr., his mother Betty Sanborn Dow and his step father, Peter Dow. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be announced at a later date at the Center Harbor Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North 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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Belmont – Marguerite “Peggy” O’Neil White of Belmont, New Hampshire died on Thursday December 25th, 2014 after a brief illness. Peggy was born in Manchester, NH on September 21, 1943. She was the daughter of Beatrice (Brown) and Maurice O’Neil. She spent her entire childhood growing up in Manchester. She attended Manchester schools and trade school. In 1964, she married Stephen White and they moved to California and started a family. Nothing made Peggy happier than being a mom and then a grandmother. After starting a family in California, she moved with her family to Manchester, Hooksett and Gilmanton NH before she finally settled her later years in Belmont. She enjoyed a variety of careers throughout her years. She owned her own business out of her home in Gilmanton called “Country House Plastics” for many years. She worked at National Power Products in Belmont and then she worked as a cashier at Gus’ Country Store (now known as D&D) in Belmont. She enjoyed serving the public and many regulars knew her by name at the store. Throughout Peggy’s life, she enjoyed spending all her time with her children and grandchildren. Many days were spent visiting Rye Beach, York Beach Lighthouse, Kennebunkport, Maine, camping throughout Maine and NH and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Family and closest friends knew her as “Mae,” the woman that could always keep people laughing and feed them well. She would make her favorite dishes and have over friends and family all the time. You never left Peggy’s house hungry. She would love to make hearty dishes and give them to people in the community that needed a meal. Peggy loved to tell stories and feed everyone she knew. Peggy is survived by her daughter Colleen Benavides and her husband Gus of Gilford, her son, Steve White and his wife Jennifer, of Gilmanton. She is also survived by her most loved 5 grandchildren: Saige Benavides of Boston MA, Malcolm Benavides of Boston MA, Noelle Benavides of Gilford NH, Carly White of Gilmanton NH and Cameron White of Gilmanton NH. She is survived by her sister Arlene Field of Manchester NH, her brothers Jim O’Neil of Belmont NH and Bill O’Neil and his wife Teri of Manchester NH and many nieces and nephews as well as her faithful dog Maggie. She was predeceased by her sister Mildred O’Neil, brothers Maurice “Sparky” O’Neil and Richard O’Neil and her ex-husband Steve White. We would like to extend our appreciation to the Nurses, LNA’s and Aides that assisted Peggy at Lakes Region General Hospital during her time there as well as Central NH Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice out of Laconia. Their kindheartedness, dedication and compassion during Peggy’s final days were absolutely secondary to none and extremely impressive. To our extended family members and warmhearted friends, we are grateful for your support and love during the past two months. To follow Peggy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Peggy’s life long wish was to be remembered by her loving laugh and ability to cook a great meal, so Peggy will be honored at a family luncheon on February 7th at 1PM at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Colleen and Gus Benavides at 35 Larch Drive in Gilford NH. In lieu of flowers, please support our local community in Peggy’s memory by making donations to St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry PO Box 6123 Lakeport, NH 03247 as well as Central NH Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is in charge of the arrangements.

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BELMONT – Thomas M. Brouillet, 45, of 42 Leavitt Road, died Monday, January 19, 2015 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born on December 28, 1969 in Oahu, Hawaii, the son of Frederick Sr. and Dorene (Brissette) Brouillet. In addition to his parents of Belmont, he is survived by his three children; Tadd Brouillet of Belmont, Tyler Brouillet of Bridgewater and Ryan Brouillet of Laconia, two brothers; Daniel Brouillet of Belmont and Frederick Brouillet Jr. of Fairfield, Maine, many nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Services will be private. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Belmont—- Michael “Mike” E. Williams, 55, passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 18, 2015, at his home in Belmont. He was born April 20, 1959 son of Melvin E. and Rita J. (Horton) Williams. Mike is a long time resident of Belmont and had been working as a professional painter for Bentley Quality painting for over 20 years. Mike was an avid pool player and will be remembered most for his kind generous heart, lending a hand or helping anyway he could. Even if it meant giving the shirt off his own back. He is survived by his parents Melvin E. and Rita J. Williams in Las Vegas, Nevada, his significant other of 26 years, Kathleen McNeil of Belmont, two sisters, Marcia A. Tronnier and Melody A. Overbay, brother, Mark A. Williams, two step-sons, William A. McDonald and Thomas McDonald, two step daughters, Kathleen McDonald and Marleen Lyne, five nieces, eight nephews, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be Sunday, January 25, 2015 3:30-5:00pm using the Carriage House Entrance, at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home 164 Pleasant street, Laconia. There will be no Funeral Service. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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BELMONT – Mark A. Gonyer, 52, of 47 Union Road, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital. He was born on December 27, 1962 in Laconia, the son of Roger and Dorothy (Gilbert) Gonyer. Mark served in the US Army National Guard for 20 years, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. Most recently, he worked as a truck driver and instructor for the NH Department of Transportation. He was known as a proud American who loved the American flag. He was a member of the VFW Post 1670 in Laconia. In addition to his mother of Laconia, He is survived by his life partner, Cindy Parrington of Belmont, two step daughters; Kelly Parrington of Belmont and Laura Kelley of Gilmanton, two brothers; Stephen Gonyer and his wife Denise of Gilford and Alfred Gonyer and his wife Youngran of Germany, two sisters; Ricarda “Ricci” Dutile and her husband Michael of Laconia and Sharon Eaton of Laconia, one grandchild, Maria, several nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in law and extended family. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by one brother, Cliff Moore. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph’s Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Laconia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dutile Oil Company, 242 Messer Street, Laconia, NH 03246, to assist veterans with heating expenses. 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 – John Henry Bancroft Sr., 84, of 68 Tioga Drive, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Lakes Region General Hospital. He was born on March 20, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of the late James and Mary Ella (Ellsworth) Bancroft. He served in the US Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. John worked as a printer since the age of fifteen and was the President of J & J Printing in Laconia and later Gilford. He was an avid dog lover, especially Dobermans. He was a therapy dog volunteer at the New Hampshire Veterans Home and had a passion for the very young and the very old. He was an honorary Kiwanian and worked with a number of service groups. John not only enjoyed family gatherings, but enjoyed Doberman get-togethers also. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carolyn (Alcorn) Bancroft of Belmont, two sons; John H. Bancroft Jr. of Glencliff, NH and Stephen Bancroft of Laconia, three daughters; Linda Bunk and her husband Mickey of Windsor, Conn., Judy Gessford of Simsbury, Conn and Lisa (Manning) Nally and her husband John of Ashland, eight grandchildren; Nichole Bunk Moran and her husband Sean, Molly Gessford, David Gessford, Jacob Bancroft, Sarah Manning, Jennifer Manning, Kyle Manning and John H. Bancroft III, one sister, Eileen Cantrell and her husband Lonnie of East Dover, VT, one sister-in-law, Pamela Kerry of Pawtucket, RI and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Kerry and two sisters; Mary Schultz and Helen Fry. Calling hours will be held from 9AM to 11AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. A funeral service will immediately follow, also at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North 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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Belmont—–Neil Raymond Noyes, Sr., 83, of Jamestown Road, died at his home on Monday February 23, 2015. Neil was born in Laconia on July 20, 1931 the son of Hilton H. and Evelyn (Hill) Noyes. He grew up in Winnisquam and moved to Belmont sixty years ago. Neil was a descendant of John Leavitt and Elisha Smith, two of the petitioners for grants of land for Meredith, now Laconia. Neil was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War on the USS Shadwell. Neil was a Boiler-Room Fireman for the Johns-Manville Corporation and the Quin-T Corporation. Neil enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, yard sales, growing his own Christmas trees and spending time at his camp up north. He was a former member of the Winnisquam Fire Department. Neil is survived by his wife, Elsie (Davis) Noyes, of Belmont; two sons, Neil “Butch” R. Noyes, Jr. and his wife, Ellen, of Belmont and Richard W. Noyes and his wife, Lorraine, of Orange Grove, Tx; six grandchildren, David, Michael and Desiree Noyes, Rachel Guyer, Don Cross and William Neal and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by daughters, Kathleen T. Ober, Angela Carol Noyes and by his brothers Hilton F. Noyes, Herbert H. Noyes and Waldo H. Noyes. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm followed by a memorial service at 2:30pm at the Wikinson-Beane-Simoneau Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia using the Carriage House entrance. Burial will be held in the spring in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Neil Raymond Noyes, Sr. Agricultural Scholarship c/o Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation PO Box 7312 Gilford, NH 03247-7312. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 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.conm.

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