BELMONT — Teresa May Phillips, 96, of 292 Durrell Mt. Road, died at Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
Mrs. Phillips was born June 4, 1916 in Canterbury, N.H., the daughter of Ernest & Laura (Fletcher) Lawrence. She resided in the Lakes Region area for many years before moving to Belmont in 1960. She had been employed at Globe Manufacturing in Pittsfield, N.H. for over 15years. She loved camping, fishing, hunting, playing bingo and was an avid cribbage player. She enjoyed knitting and crochet and was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother.
Mrs. Phillips was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Laconia. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Laconia Post #1670 and was also a lifetime member of the Laconia Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors include two sons, Benjamin Elliott of Loudon and Lamont Clark of Belmont; one daughter, Norrine Derusha of Loudon; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Decato of Canterbury and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Elliott two daughters;. Clematis Pickard and Ella Bailey, four brothers, Lauren Lawrence, Ernest Lawrence, Lloyd Lawrence and Victor Lawrence; two sisters; Barbara Leonard and Ina Burbank.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
Graveside services will be in the family lot in Maple Grove Cemetery, Canterbury, N.H. in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Laconia Conference, PO Box 6123, 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.

LACONIA – Gudrun Gerna Magnusson of Gilford, passed away peacefully at Lakes Region General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, January 10, 2013.
Gerna, the daughter of Icelandic parents, Magnus G. and Maria (Olafsdottir) Magnusson, was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her family moved to Winchester, Massachusetts and summered at Lake Shore Park, Gilford, New Hampshire, where Gerna later settled.
She was a graduate of Winchester High School, Massachusetts in 1944, received a degree in Physical Education from Sargent College, Boston University, in 1948; a degree in Elementary Education from Plymouth State College in 1954; and a Master's degree in Education from Boston University in 1978.
From 1955 to 2012, Gerna served in a multitude of leadership roles within the Delta Kappa Gamma International Honorary Women Teachers Society including President of the Beta Chapter and Beta Alpha State as well as in numerous positions within the Theta Chapter. Delta Kappa Gamma is an International Society of Key Women Teachers whose purpose is to endow scholarships and promote professional growth for women educators. A fellow Delta Kappa Gamma member described her as, "a loyal, hard-working member at all levels of Delta Kappa Gamma...who knows, understands, supports and defends the purposes and ideals of our organization and is always ready to help wherever she sees a need."
Gerna began her teaching career in Hanover, New Hampshire as a Physical Education Instructor, K-12, and as the girls' athletic coach for all sports from 1948-1953. A close colleague of hers said that, "Gerna was not simply a coach, but a dedicated, caring leader for her teams, spending may extra hours giving guidance and support to her girls." In 1953, Gerna moved to Laconia where she taught Grades 3 and 4 at Harvard Street, Grade 5 at Pleasant Street School, and finished her career at Elm Street School. She retired in June of 1985 after 38 years of teaching.
During her career, Gerna received commendations for Participation in Advanced Studies in Reading at Boston University, 1975 as well as a Mathematics Workshop at Plymouth State College, 1961.
Gerna was very involved in her community. At Lake Shore Park, she had served on the Board of Directors for several years and was also in charge of the Recreation Program for both adults and children. One of her favorite programs was the "Christmas in September" event that included a visit from Santa Claus and gifts for the children who summered there. Over the years, she had been in charge of maintenance, care, and reservations and operated the park's General Store. Gerna also served on the Town of Gilford's Budget Committee and the State Retirement Board. In 1986, she became a certified real estate salesperson and had been active in Reed Elwell Realty since then.
Gerna is survived by her adopted daughter, Leslie Magnusson, of Phoenix, Arizona and two great nephews, Matthew and Dylan. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Gudridur "Berta" Magnusson, and a nephew, John Alexander.
There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held later in the spring.
To recognize Gerna's lifelong love for and commitment to animals, the family suggests that contributions
in her memory be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 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.

LACONIA — Burial for Dorothy M. Keller, who died January 11, 2013, will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, N.H. on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.