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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

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:26

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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

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:24

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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.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 02:21

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Harold J. 'Steve' McClary, 87

GILMANTON — Harold "Steve" J. McClary, 87 Gilmanton, died at his home on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
Mr. McClary was born August 7, 1925 in Gilmanton, N.H., the son of the late Leona (Nutter) and Frank L. McClary, Sr.
Mr. McClary had been a resident of Pittsfield, N.H. for sixteen years before moving to Gilmanton in 1970. He served in the U. S. Navy for two years and was a heavy equipment operator and owner of H. J. Steve McClary Construction for seventeen years before retiring in 1962.
Mr. McClary was a member of the Gilmanton Congregational Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Corinthian Lodge #82 in Pittsfield and a member of the Scottish Rite – Valley of Concord and Valley of Nashua and he was a 50 year member of the American Legion.
Mr. McClary enjoyed camping in New England and winters in Florida. He was active with the snowmobile club for many years, building their first drag with his brothers. The drag is now on display at the Snowmobile Museum at Bear Brook. He was known to be one of the best fabricators/welders in New England. He enjoyed many family dinners and holidays at the home of his niece, Brenda Currier, and her husband, Brett, of Gilmanton. He will be greatly missed and was loved and respected by all of his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Beatrice E. (Sibley) McClary, of Gilmanton; two brothers, Frank L. McClary, Jr. and George McClary, both of Gilmanton; a sister, Marion Keith, of Northfield and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date in the family lot in Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to either the Gilmanton Community Church Food Pantry  or the Gilmanton Community Church, PO Box 6, Gilmanton IW, NH 03837.
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 02:18

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