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Donald A. Gavan, 87
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Donald Allan Gavan, age 87, died peacefully Thursday morning, March 14, in Brunswick, Maine, with his children by his side. Allan joins his beloved wife of 53 years, Kathryn (Katie) Keating Gavan in entering Eternal Life.
Allan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 10, 1925, the son of the late Harold L. and Loraine E. (Warden) Gavan, and older brother to the late Joan (Gavan) Shawy. The family lived first in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and ultimately made their home in Glen Rock, New Jersey.
After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1943, Allan enlisted in the Army and proudly served in Europe. Captured in France in the fall of 1944, Allan endured a difficult winter in several prisoner of war camps, ending up in the Stalag VII-A camp in Moosburg, Germany, where he was liberated at the war's end by General Patton and the American forces.
After completing a Bachelor's program with a degree in marketing from the University of Notre Dame, Allan began a very successful advertising career in New York City, working as an account executive for the Dancer Fitzgerald Sample agency for 37 years. He and Katie made their home and raised their family first in Glen Rock and later in Allendale, NJ.
Allan and Katie retired to Lake Winnepasaukee in New Hampshire to enjoy the lake and mountain views and the birds that frequented their deck and many feeders. In addition to volunteer work at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center, Allan dedicated himself to memorializing the sacrifice of the 60 New Hampshire servicemen who died as Prisoners of War during World War II and in Korea. Thanks to his efforts and the efforts of many other members of the New Hampshire chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, a monument was erected at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. The families of all 60 heroes were then located and given Purple Hearts on behalf of those who died. Through Allan's perseverance, and the help of many, these recognitions were achieved.
There were many passions that Allan enjoyed—in addition to his love of family and God, he was an accomplished bird artist, a fine singer and former Notre Dame Glee Club member and past president, a devoted fan and faithful follower of Notre Dame football, an avid opening day trout fisherman, and a life-long lover of birds and the natural world.
Loving father of his three children and their spouses: Kathleen (Gavan) and David Ingmundson, of Woolwich, ME; Sheila Gavan and Christopher Galasso of Norfolk, MA; and Michael and Geri (Kane) Gavan of Phoenixville, PA. Proud grandfather of four grandchildren and first great-grandchild: Kelsey (Ingmundson) and Ross Wollen, and first great grandchild, Charlotte Kathryn Wollen of Oakland, CA; Erik Ingmundson of Noank, CT; Kirstie Ingmundson of Woolwich, ME; and Michelle Loraine Gavan of Phoenixville, PA.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at the St. Charles Borromeo Church in Meredith, NH, 10:30 on Saturday, March 23. Burial at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH will take place May 17 at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, donations would be deeply appreciated. Please consider giving to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001, or St. Charles Borromeo Church, PO Box 237, Meredith, NH 03235.
Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, ME, where memorial condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com
Allan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 10, 1925, the son of the late Harold L. and Loraine E. (Warden) Gavan, and older brother to the late Joan (Gavan) Shawy. The family lived first in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and ultimately made their home in Glen Rock, New Jersey.
After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1943, Allan enlisted in the Army and proudly served in Europe. Captured in France in the fall of 1944, Allan endured a difficult winter in several prisoner of war camps, ending up in the Stalag VII-A camp in Moosburg, Germany, where he was liberated at the war's end by General Patton and the American forces.
After completing a Bachelor's program with a degree in marketing from the University of Notre Dame, Allan began a very successful advertising career in New York City, working as an account executive for the Dancer Fitzgerald Sample agency for 37 years. He and Katie made their home and raised their family first in Glen Rock and later in Allendale, NJ.
Allan and Katie retired to Lake Winnepasaukee in New Hampshire to enjoy the lake and mountain views and the birds that frequented their deck and many feeders. In addition to volunteer work at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center, Allan dedicated himself to memorializing the sacrifice of the 60 New Hampshire servicemen who died as Prisoners of War during World War II and in Korea. Thanks to his efforts and the efforts of many other members of the New Hampshire chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, a monument was erected at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. The families of all 60 heroes were then located and given Purple Hearts on behalf of those who died. Through Allan's perseverance, and the help of many, these recognitions were achieved.
There were many passions that Allan enjoyed—in addition to his love of family and God, he was an accomplished bird artist, a fine singer and former Notre Dame Glee Club member and past president, a devoted fan and faithful follower of Notre Dame football, an avid opening day trout fisherman, and a life-long lover of birds and the natural world.
Loving father of his three children and their spouses: Kathleen (Gavan) and David Ingmundson, of Woolwich, ME; Sheila Gavan and Christopher Galasso of Norfolk, MA; and Michael and Geri (Kane) Gavan of Phoenixville, PA. Proud grandfather of four grandchildren and first great-grandchild: Kelsey (Ingmundson) and Ross Wollen, and first great grandchild, Charlotte Kathryn Wollen of Oakland, CA; Erik Ingmundson of Noank, CT; Kirstie Ingmundson of Woolwich, ME; and Michelle Loraine Gavan of Phoenixville, PA.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at the St. Charles Borromeo Church in Meredith, NH, 10:30 on Saturday, March 23. Burial at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH will take place May 17 at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, donations would be deeply appreciated. Please consider giving to Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, New York 10001, or St. Charles Borromeo Church, PO Box 237, Meredith, NH 03235.
Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, ME, where memorial condolences may be expressed at stetsonsfuneralhome.com
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 10:19
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Ronald Ouellette, 66
BELMONT — Ronald Ouellette, 66, of 207 Bean Hill Road, died at the Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Mr. Ouellette was born October 30, 1946 in Sanford, Maine, the son of Joseph F. & Alice (Gagne) Ouellette.
Mr. Ouellette was a longtime resident of the Lakes Region and had resided in Belmont for the past twelve years. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1965, attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and graduated from Belknap College with a Business Degree. He was co-owner of Lakes Region Toyota-Saab, a realtor and general manager at Calley & Currier Crutch Factory in Bristol. He had been a building contractor for over twenty-five years and for the last ten years was owner of Sher-Ron Builders.
Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles with his wife. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent countless hours in the woods of New Hampshire with his son in pursuit of whitetail deer. Some of his other interests included skiing, fishing, gardening, and leading a health-conscious life.
Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Sheryl (Read) Ouellette, of Belmont, N.H.; a son, Geoffrey T. Ouellette, of Gilmanton, N.H.; his mother, Alice Gagne Ouellette Visocchi, of Bedford, N.H.; two sisters, Celeste M Nelson and Carmen O Kupetz, both of Manchester, N.H. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph F. Ouellette, in August 1965 and by his stepfather, Bennie Visocchi.
Memorial Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 AM-Noon in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, and N.H.
A Memorial Service will follow the calling hours at Noon also at the Funeral Home.
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.
Mr. Ouellette was born October 30, 1946 in Sanford, Maine, the son of Joseph F. & Alice (Gagne) Ouellette.
Mr. Ouellette was a longtime resident of the Lakes Region and had resided in Belmont for the past twelve years. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1965, attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and graduated from Belknap College with a Business Degree. He was co-owner of Lakes Region Toyota-Saab, a realtor and general manager at Calley & Currier Crutch Factory in Bristol. He had been a building contractor for over twenty-five years and for the last ten years was owner of Sher-Ron Builders.
Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles with his wife. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent countless hours in the woods of New Hampshire with his son in pursuit of whitetail deer. Some of his other interests included skiing, fishing, gardening, and leading a health-conscious life.
Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Sheryl (Read) Ouellette, of Belmont, N.H.; a son, Geoffrey T. Ouellette, of Gilmanton, N.H.; his mother, Alice Gagne Ouellette Visocchi, of Bedford, N.H.; two sisters, Celeste M Nelson and Carmen O Kupetz, both of Manchester, N.H. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph F. Ouellette, in August 1965 and by his stepfather, Bennie Visocchi.
Memorial Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 AM-Noon in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, and N.H.
A Memorial Service will follow the calling hours at Noon also at the Funeral Home.
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.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 23:17
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Benjamin Stein, Jr., 84
TILTON — Benjamin Stein Jr., 84, a resident of Tilton for the past five years died February 27, 2013, following a period of failing health. Ben, as he was known, was born in Franklin, November 22, 1928, son of the late Benjamin Stein, Sr. and Clara M. (Stott) Stein. He lived in Franklin until moving to Tilton. He was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1946. Ben worked as a meter reader for over 25 years with Public Service Company of New Hampshire, prior to his retirement. He later worked as a bailiff with the Franklin District Court for 20 years. He served honorably with the U. S. Army during the Korean War, discharged as a Sergeant. He was a founding member of the Franklin Targeteers and also served as range officer. He was also a member of the Sunset Mountain Fish and Game Club in Canterbury, and life member of the National Rifle Association. In the 1980's, he was on the New Hampshire State Rifle Team and competed at the national matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.
His family includes his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou (Taylor) Stein of Tilton; daughters, Janice D. Jurta and husband Wayne of Tilton and Marcia S. Berube and husband Charlie of New Durham; two grandchildren, Eric J. Jurta of Denver, Colorado and Sarah E. Jurta of Brookline, Massachusetts; sister, Mildred Lorden of Franklin; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. Burial with military honors will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Franklin VNA and Hospice at 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, NH 03235.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
His family includes his wife of 63 years, Mary Lou (Taylor) Stein of Tilton; daughters, Janice D. Jurta and husband Wayne of Tilton and Marcia S. Berube and husband Charlie of New Durham; two grandchildren, Eric J. Jurta of Denver, Colorado and Sarah E. Jurta of Brookline, Massachusetts; sister, Mildred Lorden of Franklin; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. Burial with military honors will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101 or to the Franklin VNA and Hospice at 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, NH 03235.
For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 23:15
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Roland R. Bousquet, Sr., 79
GILFORD — Roland R. Bousquet, Sr., 79, of 1 Hedgewood Circle, died at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. on Friday, March 8, 2013.
Mr. Bousquet was born September 1, 1933 in Somersworth, NH, the son of Albert and Merilda (Plante) Bousquet. He resided in Laconia, NH for seventy years, before moving to Gilford, NH five years ago.
Mr. Bousquet was the co-owner and general manager for twelve years of Capt Bob's Fish Market in Laconia and Concord, NH. He was a member of the Army National Guard and American Legion. Mr. Bousquet was a most passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Lois (Matott) Bousquet; his five children, Linda Bousquet, Cindy Benton and Kevin Morris, Dawna and Ray Ozzie, Debbie Blixt, Roland and Kathy Bousquet; his brother, George Bousquet; his ten grandchildren, Michelle, Janelle, Eric, Christine, Lura, Neil, Jill, Barry, Jaclyn and Julia; and his eleven great-grandchildren. Mr. Bousquet was predeceased by his brother, Albert Bousquet.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am, following calling hours, at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that charitable donations be made in Roland's memory to either the Red Sox Foundation (www.redsoxfoundation.org) or the Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH, 03249.
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.
Mr. Bousquet was born September 1, 1933 in Somersworth, NH, the son of Albert and Merilda (Plante) Bousquet. He resided in Laconia, NH for seventy years, before moving to Gilford, NH five years ago.
Mr. Bousquet was the co-owner and general manager for twelve years of Capt Bob's Fish Market in Laconia and Concord, NH. He was a member of the Army National Guard and American Legion. Mr. Bousquet was a most passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Lois (Matott) Bousquet; his five children, Linda Bousquet, Cindy Benton and Kevin Morris, Dawna and Ray Ozzie, Debbie Blixt, Roland and Kathy Bousquet; his brother, George Bousquet; his ten grandchildren, Michelle, Janelle, Eric, Christine, Lura, Neil, Jill, Barry, Jaclyn and Julia; and his eleven great-grandchildren. Mr. Bousquet was predeceased by his brother, Albert Bousquet.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am, following calling hours, at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that charitable donations be made in Roland's memory to either the Red Sox Foundation (www.redsoxfoundation.org) or the Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH, 03249.
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.
Last Updated on Monday, 11 March 2013 22:56
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