Joan L. French, 75
BRISTOL — Joan L. French, 75, of Beech St., died at her home, following a long battle with cancer. She was born March 31, 1937, a daughter of Joseph N. and Marjorie A. (Gray) Cabral. Joan grew up in Bristol and attended local schools. She loved animals and was an avid shopper.
She worked as a nurses' aide at Franklin Hospital when she was a younger woman. She also held employment with Freudenberg (formerly IPC) and retired from Crescenti's Market.
She is survived by her daughter Shelley Slaten of Concord and her son Joseph French of Bristol; one sister Laura Chase of Plymouth; stepsister, Virginia MacLeod of Natick, MA, and stepfather, Nicholos Amendola of Natick, MA; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews and her good friend Clara Carleton of Bristol.
A graveside service will be held later this spring at Homeland Cemetery in Bristol. In her memory, please consider donating to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of Emmons Funeral Home of Bristol.
She worked as a nurses' aide at Franklin Hospital when she was a younger woman. She also held employment with Freudenberg (formerly IPC) and retired from Crescenti's Market.
She is survived by her daughter Shelley Slaten of Concord and her son Joseph French of Bristol; one sister Laura Chase of Plymouth; stepsister, Virginia MacLeod of Natick, MA, and stepfather, Nicholos Amendola of Natick, MA; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews and her good friend Clara Carleton of Bristol.
A graveside service will be held later this spring at Homeland Cemetery in Bristol. In her memory, please consider donating to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of Emmons Funeral Home of Bristol.
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Elsie L. Smith, 92
LACONIA — Elsie Louise (Lightfoot) Smith, 92, of 227 Ledges Drive, Taylor Community, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 with family at her side at the Lakes Region General Hospital.
Elsie was born January 6, 1921 in her parents' home at 29A Pine Street, Attleborough, Mass. She was the daughter of the late Harry Card and Annie Stacy (Read) Lightfoot. . She is predeceased by her sister Helen Wild and brothers Austin, Harry, Donald and Lloyd Lightfoot.
She graduated from North Attleborough High School in 1938. She resided in North Attleborough, Mass. for over eighty-five years before moving to the Taylor Community in Laconia, N.H. seven years ago. She enjoyed making many new friends at Woodside and was able to enjoy the cultural opportunities, trips and was proud to be the Wii bowling team champion in 2010.
On April 16, 1933, Elsie became a member of The Methodist Episcopal Church, North Washington Street, North Attleborough, Mass. She was a lifetime member of this church and served as a Sunday School teacher, Church Treasurer, choir member and on many church committees.
On December 5, 1943, Elsie married Clarence Roy Smith of Morse Street, East Foxborough, Mass. At that time, he was stationed with the U.S. Army at Selman Army Airfield in Monroe, Louisiana. After returning home at the end of WWII, her two daughters were born.
In 1951, Elsie joined the staff of the Attleborough Savings Bank as a teller trainee. After thirty-four years of service, she retired in 1985 as a Vice President and Branch Administrator. After retirement Elsie enjoyed traveling with friends, learned to play the organ, volunteered her time in the office of the Visiting Nurses Association in Attleboro and created many beautiful ceramic treasures for her family.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandy Brallier and her husband, Stan, of Laconia and Cathy Gowen and her husband, Burt, of Keene, N.H.; a sister, Blanche Ilmonen of Laconia; three grandchildren, Mark Allen of Contoocook, NH, Scott Brallier of Clemmons, NC and Brian Gowen of Keene, NH; six great-grandchildren, Katherine, Aaron and Caroline of New Hampshire, and Emma, Laurin and Andrew of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Hoppin Hill Avenue, N. Attleborough, Mass. The burial service will follow at the family plot in Paine Cemetery, North Attleborough, Mass. The interment will be followed by a reception at the United Methodist Church.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to the First United Methodist Church, 20 Hoppin Hill Avenue, North Attleboro, MA. 02760.
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.
Elsie was born January 6, 1921 in her parents' home at 29A Pine Street, Attleborough, Mass. She was the daughter of the late Harry Card and Annie Stacy (Read) Lightfoot. . She is predeceased by her sister Helen Wild and brothers Austin, Harry, Donald and Lloyd Lightfoot.
She graduated from North Attleborough High School in 1938. She resided in North Attleborough, Mass. for over eighty-five years before moving to the Taylor Community in Laconia, N.H. seven years ago. She enjoyed making many new friends at Woodside and was able to enjoy the cultural opportunities, trips and was proud to be the Wii bowling team champion in 2010.
On April 16, 1933, Elsie became a member of The Methodist Episcopal Church, North Washington Street, North Attleborough, Mass. She was a lifetime member of this church and served as a Sunday School teacher, Church Treasurer, choir member and on many church committees.
On December 5, 1943, Elsie married Clarence Roy Smith of Morse Street, East Foxborough, Mass. At that time, he was stationed with the U.S. Army at Selman Army Airfield in Monroe, Louisiana. After returning home at the end of WWII, her two daughters were born.
In 1951, Elsie joined the staff of the Attleborough Savings Bank as a teller trainee. After thirty-four years of service, she retired in 1985 as a Vice President and Branch Administrator. After retirement Elsie enjoyed traveling with friends, learned to play the organ, volunteered her time in the office of the Visiting Nurses Association in Attleboro and created many beautiful ceramic treasures for her family.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandy Brallier and her husband, Stan, of Laconia and Cathy Gowen and her husband, Burt, of Keene, N.H.; a sister, Blanche Ilmonen of Laconia; three grandchildren, Mark Allen of Contoocook, NH, Scott Brallier of Clemmons, NC and Brian Gowen of Keene, NH; six great-grandchildren, Katherine, Aaron and Caroline of New Hampshire, and Emma, Laurin and Andrew of North Carolina and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Hoppin Hill Avenue, N. Attleborough, Mass. The burial service will follow at the family plot in Paine Cemetery, North Attleborough, Mass. The interment will be followed by a reception at the United Methodist Church.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to the First United Methodist Church, 20 Hoppin Hill Avenue, North Attleboro, MA. 02760.
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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Lucien J. Vallee, 97
NORTHGLENN, Colo. — Lucien Joseph Vallee, 97 formally of Laconia NH passed away in Northglenn, Colo. on March 4, 2013 after a period of ill health.
Lucien was born May 25, 1915 in Berlin NH, son of Arthur & Lucille (Lessard) Vallee.
Lucien was the vice counselor for the Paris embassy during World War II, he also worked as a marketing manager for GE for many years, Lucien graduated from Harvard and Saint Anselm college, his greatest passion was teaching, he was a professor of economics and marketing for community colleges and the University of California, Chico.
Lucien was an active communicant of many churches throughout his life, Lucien became a deacon of the Catholic church, he was also communicant of Sacred Heart Church, and was a active member of the regional Catholic marriage preparation of engaged couples, also a member of the senior citizens organization dedicated to the relief of the poor and less fortunate and a active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He also loved to travel.
Survivors include his 2 daughters Carol Vallee of Denver Colo., Gloria Rutt and her husband Wade Rutt of Arizona, a son Kenneth Vallee of Florida and his wife carol, 2 step sons Robert "Fudge" Fugere and his wife CJ of Belmont, John E Fugere of Dayton Tex., 2 brothers Gideon (John) Vallee of Berlin and Robert Vallee and his wife Pauline of Gorham, a sister Cecile Poirier and her husband JP of Berlin, 5 granddaughters Wendy Susich of Thornton Colo., Melissa Hill and her husband Rick of Laconia, Jannie Churchwood of Tex., Kelly Mcadam of Laconia, Jarna Nickelson of Scotland, 5 grandsons Jason Stevens and his wife Chelsea of Salt Lake City Utah, Tim and Deeann, John and Kathy; and Frank and Angie Fugere all of Texas and Troy Fugere of Franklin; several nephews and nieces and great-grandchildren among them his cherished Jake Susich of Colo., Lucien and Cole Stevens of Utah, Ricky and Katie Hill of Laconia.
Lucien was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years Lucille (Vincent) Vallee, his 2nd wife of 20 years Dora Fugere Vallee, 2 step sons Richard Fugere and Francis Fugere, 2 brothers Rosario Joseph Vallee and Gerard Vallee and a sister Gertrude (Vallee) Ouellette.
A private mass will be held at the Holy Cross Thornton Colo.
Burial will be in Glen Oaks Memorial Park Chico, California.
Memorial donations may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lakeport, N.H.
Lucien was born May 25, 1915 in Berlin NH, son of Arthur & Lucille (Lessard) Vallee.
Lucien was the vice counselor for the Paris embassy during World War II, he also worked as a marketing manager for GE for many years, Lucien graduated from Harvard and Saint Anselm college, his greatest passion was teaching, he was a professor of economics and marketing for community colleges and the University of California, Chico.
Lucien was an active communicant of many churches throughout his life, Lucien became a deacon of the Catholic church, he was also communicant of Sacred Heart Church, and was a active member of the regional Catholic marriage preparation of engaged couples, also a member of the senior citizens organization dedicated to the relief of the poor and less fortunate and a active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He also loved to travel.
Survivors include his 2 daughters Carol Vallee of Denver Colo., Gloria Rutt and her husband Wade Rutt of Arizona, a son Kenneth Vallee of Florida and his wife carol, 2 step sons Robert "Fudge" Fugere and his wife CJ of Belmont, John E Fugere of Dayton Tex., 2 brothers Gideon (John) Vallee of Berlin and Robert Vallee and his wife Pauline of Gorham, a sister Cecile Poirier and her husband JP of Berlin, 5 granddaughters Wendy Susich of Thornton Colo., Melissa Hill and her husband Rick of Laconia, Jannie Churchwood of Tex., Kelly Mcadam of Laconia, Jarna Nickelson of Scotland, 5 grandsons Jason Stevens and his wife Chelsea of Salt Lake City Utah, Tim and Deeann, John and Kathy; and Frank and Angie Fugere all of Texas and Troy Fugere of Franklin; several nephews and nieces and great-grandchildren among them his cherished Jake Susich of Colo., Lucien and Cole Stevens of Utah, Ricky and Katie Hill of Laconia.
Lucien was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years Lucille (Vincent) Vallee, his 2nd wife of 20 years Dora Fugere Vallee, 2 step sons Richard Fugere and Francis Fugere, 2 brothers Rosario Joseph Vallee and Gerard Vallee and a sister Gertrude (Vallee) Ouellette.
A private mass will be held at the Holy Cross Thornton Colo.
Burial will be in Glen Oaks Memorial Park Chico, California.
Memorial donations may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lakeport, N.H.
Last Updated on Saturday, 09 March 2013 00:21
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William J. Szepanski, 72
TILTON — William J. Szepanski, 72, of Tilton, NH, passed away March 5, 2013, after a short fight with cancer. By his side was his wife of 50 years, Geraldine, and his beloved dog "Scooter."
Bill is survived by his four sons: William, Jr., James, Joseph and wife Chari, Michael and companion Sarah; seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Jesse, Nicole, Tabatha, Sabrina, Leeza and Kyle; three great-grandchildren; Debbie Andersen, who he loved like a daughter; Nikki May, who adopted him for her grandpa; brother Felix and wife Sharon from Conn.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Joseph, mother Gertrude and brother Gerald.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the NH Visiting Nurses Association.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Susan Bayer and staff and the Franklin VNA Hospice for the kindness they have shown.
A spring remembrance will be held for family and friends.
Bill is survived by his four sons: William, Jr., James, Joseph and wife Chari, Michael and companion Sarah; seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Jesse, Nicole, Tabatha, Sabrina, Leeza and Kyle; three great-grandchildren; Debbie Andersen, who he loved like a daughter; Nikki May, who adopted him for her grandpa; brother Felix and wife Sharon from Conn.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Joseph, mother Gertrude and brother Gerald.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the NH Visiting Nurses Association.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Susan Bayer and staff and the Franklin VNA Hospice for the kindness they have shown.
A spring remembrance will be held for family and friends.
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 March 2013 23:29
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