Walter P. Poisson, Sr., 82
LACONIA — Walter P. Poisson Sr. of Laconia died February 17, 2013 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, N.H. after a period of failing health.
Born in Billerica, Massachusetts on March 17, 1930, he was the son of Everest and Mary (Dusault) Poisson. He grew up in Franklin, N.H. and graduated from Franklin High School.
Walter was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served on the U.S.S. Bannock during the Korean War.
Walter was a skilled machinist and had worked for Scott & Williams and Coca Cola Vending of Laconia. He was also a woodworking craftsman who enjoyed making fine furniture for family and friends. Many of his aquarium stands may be seen at local establishments throughout the Lakes Region.
Walter had resided in Laconia most of his life and was a devoted father and grandfather. He shared his love of fishing, hunting and nature to all. He also enjoyed his gardens. He was a generous man who would not hesitate to help those in need.
He is survived by four sons, Walter Poisson Jr. of Laconia, N.H., Augustus Poisson of Bristol, N.H., James Poisson of Laconia, N.H. and John Poisson of Nashua, N.H.; grandchildren, Renee, Jacob, Catherine and Zachary. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Louise Poisson, in 1993.
There will be no calling hours.
Private interment will be at the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, Walter requests that you take a loved one fishing in New Hampshire waters.
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.
Born in Billerica, Massachusetts on March 17, 1930, he was the son of Everest and Mary (Dusault) Poisson. He grew up in Franklin, N.H. and graduated from Franklin High School.
Walter was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served on the U.S.S. Bannock during the Korean War.
Walter was a skilled machinist and had worked for Scott & Williams and Coca Cola Vending of Laconia. He was also a woodworking craftsman who enjoyed making fine furniture for family and friends. Many of his aquarium stands may be seen at local establishments throughout the Lakes Region.
Walter had resided in Laconia most of his life and was a devoted father and grandfather. He shared his love of fishing, hunting and nature to all. He also enjoyed his gardens. He was a generous man who would not hesitate to help those in need.
He is survived by four sons, Walter Poisson Jr. of Laconia, N.H., Augustus Poisson of Bristol, N.H., James Poisson of Laconia, N.H. and John Poisson of Nashua, N.H.; grandchildren, Renee, Jacob, Catherine and Zachary. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Louise Poisson, in 1993.
There will be no calling hours.
Private interment will be at the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, Walter requests that you take a loved one fishing in New Hampshire waters.
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.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 23:33
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Dorothy A. Constant, 63
ALTON BAY — Dorothy Ann Constant, age 63, of Alton Bay, died February 12, 2013 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
She was born August 23, 1949 in Belmont, MA, the daughter of Michael and Wilma (Richey) Drouin.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family at the family camp on Suncook Lake in Barnstead, NH. She enjoyed going to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun with her husband Guy, sister Wilma and cousin Janet. She also enjoyed her collection of gemstones and genealogy.
She enjoyed her lottery scratch tickets, "It has been rumored that the sweepstakes commission is going to have to lay off a few employees, due to a drop in sales."
Survived by her husband of 42 years: Guy A. Constant, their 3 daughters: Nicole St. George of Pittsfield, Stacy Swain of Concord and Jenifer Constant of Barnstead, her grandchildren: Tyler, Willard, Michaela and David St. George, Michael, Steven and Jacob Gray and Ryan Swain, her sister Wilma Twinam of Jamestown, NY, also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Fred Drouin.
Services will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
She was born August 23, 1949 in Belmont, MA, the daughter of Michael and Wilma (Richey) Drouin.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family at the family camp on Suncook Lake in Barnstead, NH. She enjoyed going to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun with her husband Guy, sister Wilma and cousin Janet. She also enjoyed her collection of gemstones and genealogy.
She enjoyed her lottery scratch tickets, "It has been rumored that the sweepstakes commission is going to have to lay off a few employees, due to a drop in sales."
Survived by her husband of 42 years: Guy A. Constant, their 3 daughters: Nicole St. George of Pittsfield, Stacy Swain of Concord and Jenifer Constant of Barnstead, her grandchildren: Tyler, Willard, Michaela and David St. George, Michael, Steven and Jacob Gray and Ryan Swain, her sister Wilma Twinam of Jamestown, NY, also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Fred Drouin.
Services will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
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Gladys I. Slack, 80
TILTON — Gladys I. (Sousa) Slack, 80, of Tilton, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Concord Hospital following a period of failing health. Gladys was born in East Andover, July 9, 1932, daughter of Frank and Lovina (Keniston) Sousa. She spent her youth in the Andover area, later moving to Belmont where she schooled. She had been a resident of Tilton for over 60 years. She worked for many years at the former Tilton Endless Belt Company in Tilton and later was a machinist at the Wyman-Gordon Company in Northfield. During the 60's and 70's Gladys worked as a CNA at Franklin Regional Hospital. Gladys was a longtime active member of the Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Tilton.
She was predeceased by her a brother, Roger Richardson and sisters, Geri Harris and Rena Dussault. Her husband, James P. Slack Jr. died in 1991.
Her family includes her daughter, Deborah J. Rucker and her husband Michael of Franklin; son, Jody P. Slack and his wife Debra of Sanbornton; four grandchildren, Amy Lamanuzzi, Jodi McElroy, Bree Boediarto and Brandon Rucker; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 128 School Street in Tilton. Spring burial will be in the family lot at Park Cemetery in Tilton.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Gladys' name to the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, at P.O. Box 22, Tilton, NH 03276.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
She was predeceased by her a brother, Roger Richardson and sisters, Geri Harris and Rena Dussault. Her husband, James P. Slack Jr. died in 1991.
Her family includes her daughter, Deborah J. Rucker and her husband Michael of Franklin; son, Jody P. Slack and his wife Debra of Sanbornton; four grandchildren, Amy Lamanuzzi, Jodi McElroy, Bree Boediarto and Brandon Rucker; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 128 School Street in Tilton. Spring burial will be in the family lot at Park Cemetery in Tilton.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Gladys' name to the Calvary Independent Baptist Church, at P.O. Box 22, Tilton, NH 03276.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
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Fern S. Green, 86
LACONIA — Fern S. Green, 86, of 30 County Drive and formerly of Meredith Bridge Road, passed away at the Belknap County Nursing Home on Thursday, February 14, 2013.
Fern was born December 25, 1926 in W. Thornton, N.H., the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillie (Fifield) Green. She was raised in W. Thornton, N.H. She also graduated from the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing and was employed at G. Fox's in Hartford Connecticut.
Fern lived in Florida for several years before moving to Laconia, N.H. in 1974. She was associated with the First United Methodist Church of Gilford and was a member of the Esther Rebekah Lodge #9.
Survivors include a niece, Fern Kleinhans of Australia, several cousins and three great nephews. In addition to her parents, Fern was predeceased by her sister, Joyce Martens, in 2000.
In respect to her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
A private burial will be in the family lot in Blair Cemetery, Campton, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to CASA of New Hampshire, Inc., P.O. Box 1327, Manchester, NH 03105-1327 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 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.
Fern was born December 25, 1926 in W. Thornton, N.H., the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillie (Fifield) Green. She was raised in W. Thornton, N.H. She also graduated from the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing and was employed at G. Fox's in Hartford Connecticut.
Fern lived in Florida for several years before moving to Laconia, N.H. in 1974. She was associated with the First United Methodist Church of Gilford and was a member of the Esther Rebekah Lodge #9.
Survivors include a niece, Fern Kleinhans of Australia, several cousins and three great nephews. In addition to her parents, Fern was predeceased by her sister, Joyce Martens, in 2000.
In respect to her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
A private burial will be in the family lot in Blair Cemetery, Campton, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to CASA of New Hampshire, Inc., P.O. Box 1327, Manchester, NH 03105-1327 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 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.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:21
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