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Leo A. 'Pete' LaBonte, 87
GILFORD: Leo A. "Pete" LaBonte, 87, of 167 Hoyt Rd., Gilford, died early Saturday morning, January 12, 2013, at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia.
He was born March 11, 1925, in Laconia, the son of the late Arthur and Dianne (Mitchel) LaBonte. He was a long time resident of Gilford.
Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Mountain View Farm in Gilford. It was one of the many local family operated dairies that home delivered milk products to local families throughout the Lakes Region up to the late 1960's. He also worked for 10 years for the Town of Gilford with the Highway Department.
He was a member of the Belknap Snowmobile Club, The Married Farmers and was a former Parishoner of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport.
Pete is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Papps) LaBonte of Gilford; sons, Raymond S. LaBonte and his husband Phillip Burt of Gilford and Mark A. LaBonte and his companion Jill Huysmann of Hill; grandchildren, Jason A. LaBonte of Belmont, Stephanie L. LaBonte of Laconia and Cameron A. LaBonte of Meredith; a great grandson, Cole M. LaBonte of Belmont; a brother, Philip D. "Pat" LaBonte and his wife Heather of Gilford; sisters, Helen Perron of Laconia and May Hamberger and her husband Carl of Weirs Beach; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Paul B. LaBonte; a brother, Robert J. LaBonte and a sister, Pauline S. Brown of Belmont.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial gathering for Pete on Sunday, January 20, 2013, from 2-4pm in the Gilford Community Church's Hall, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford. Graveside services will be held in the Spring in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.
Mr. Glenn E. Dewhirst is the funeral professional who has been entrusted with the care of Mr. LaBonte's services.
Please visit us at dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for more information.
He was born March 11, 1925, in Laconia, the son of the late Arthur and Dianne (Mitchel) LaBonte. He was a long time resident of Gilford.
Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Mountain View Farm in Gilford. It was one of the many local family operated dairies that home delivered milk products to local families throughout the Lakes Region up to the late 1960's. He also worked for 10 years for the Town of Gilford with the Highway Department.
He was a member of the Belknap Snowmobile Club, The Married Farmers and was a former Parishoner of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport.
Pete is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy (Papps) LaBonte of Gilford; sons, Raymond S. LaBonte and his husband Phillip Burt of Gilford and Mark A. LaBonte and his companion Jill Huysmann of Hill; grandchildren, Jason A. LaBonte of Belmont, Stephanie L. LaBonte of Laconia and Cameron A. LaBonte of Meredith; a great grandson, Cole M. LaBonte of Belmont; a brother, Philip D. "Pat" LaBonte and his wife Heather of Gilford; sisters, Helen Perron of Laconia and May Hamberger and her husband Carl of Weirs Beach; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Paul B. LaBonte; a brother, Robert J. LaBonte and a sister, Pauline S. Brown of Belmont.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial gathering for Pete on Sunday, January 20, 2013, from 2-4pm in the Gilford Community Church's Hall, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford. Graveside services will be held in the Spring in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.
Mr. Glenn E. Dewhirst is the funeral professional who has been entrusted with the care of Mr. LaBonte's services.
Please visit us at dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for more information.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 23:55
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Lynne M. Swensen, 58
FRANKLIN — Lynne M. (Beattie) Swenson, 58, of Franklin, passed away at Franklin Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 13, 2013.
Lynne was born in Franklin on August 8, 1954 to Thomas and June (Schwab) Beattie.
She was a lifelong Franklin resident and graduated from Franklin High School in 1972. Lynne also attended the University of New Hampshire.
She was employed at Franklin Regional Hospital for over 10 years. Prior to FRH, Lynne was employed at Polyclad Laminates. She was a member of Franklin VFW 1698 Ladies Auxiliary in Franklin. Lynne took pride in this organization as her father and brother are veterans of foreign wars.
Lynne liked spending time with friends and family. She loved to read and pass along a good book. She loved hot summer days lounging at Newfound Lake with a bowl of cherries. She also enjoyed classic and western movies and listening to good music at her husband's jam sessions. Other activities she enjoyed included gardening, cooking and cross word puzzles. Lynne will be remembered most for her sharp wit and love of laughter.
Family members include her husband, Bill Swenson of Franklin, her two children , Cara (Bracco) Ethier and her husband Justin of Franklin, her son, T. Cail Bracco of Franklin, her mother, June M. Beattie of Franklin, her brother, Larry Beattie and his wife Darlene of Franklin, her nephew Kirk Beattie of Laconia, stepchildren; Lori Welsch of Belmont, Melanie Swenson of New Haven, CT, Alexis Swenson of Oahu, HI, the late Todd Swenson of NY, Merriell Swenson of Remington, VA, and Brandon Howard of Newport, NH, grandchildren; Aubrey Ethier, Aedina Ethier, Reid Green and Macy Welsch.
A Celebration of Lynne's life will be held for friends and family at Franklin VFW Post #1698, 26 Peabody Pl., Franklin on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynne's memory may be made to Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235 or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 1331 E. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 http://www.cancercenter.com/about-us/contributions.cfm
Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin (www.neunfuneralhomes.com) is assisting Lynne's family with arrangements.
Lynne was born in Franklin on August 8, 1954 to Thomas and June (Schwab) Beattie.
She was a lifelong Franklin resident and graduated from Franklin High School in 1972. Lynne also attended the University of New Hampshire.
She was employed at Franklin Regional Hospital for over 10 years. Prior to FRH, Lynne was employed at Polyclad Laminates. She was a member of Franklin VFW 1698 Ladies Auxiliary in Franklin. Lynne took pride in this organization as her father and brother are veterans of foreign wars.
Lynne liked spending time with friends and family. She loved to read and pass along a good book. She loved hot summer days lounging at Newfound Lake with a bowl of cherries. She also enjoyed classic and western movies and listening to good music at her husband's jam sessions. Other activities she enjoyed included gardening, cooking and cross word puzzles. Lynne will be remembered most for her sharp wit and love of laughter.
Family members include her husband, Bill Swenson of Franklin, her two children , Cara (Bracco) Ethier and her husband Justin of Franklin, her son, T. Cail Bracco of Franklin, her mother, June M. Beattie of Franklin, her brother, Larry Beattie and his wife Darlene of Franklin, her nephew Kirk Beattie of Laconia, stepchildren; Lori Welsch of Belmont, Melanie Swenson of New Haven, CT, Alexis Swenson of Oahu, HI, the late Todd Swenson of NY, Merriell Swenson of Remington, VA, and Brandon Howard of Newport, NH, grandchildren; Aubrey Ethier, Aedina Ethier, Reid Green and Macy Welsch.
A Celebration of Lynne's life will be held for friends and family at Franklin VFW Post #1698, 26 Peabody Pl., Franklin on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynne's memory may be made to Franklin VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235 or to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 1331 E. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124 http://www.cancercenter.com/about-us/contributions.cfm
Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin (www.neunfuneralhomes.com) is assisting Lynne's family with arrangements.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 January 2013 23:32
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Andrew E. Steuer, 79
LACONIA — Andrew Edward Steuer, 79, of 82 Academy Street, died at Lakes Region General Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Andy was born November 1, 1933 in Sayville, New York, the son of the late Richard and Lina (Maus) Steuer. He was raised and educated in Sayville, New York and served in the U. S. Army National Guard, Rainbow Division, 42nd Infantry 1, Tank Battalion. While living in Sayville, Andy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church for many years. He had a beautiful voice and began singing in a church choir at 5 years old!
Andy moved to Laconia with his family in 1971 to become owners of Whittemore's Flower Shop which they operated with love and pride until 2012. Andy was a familiar face downtown and all over Laconia.
Andy was a floraculturist who was a lifelong grower. He had won many awards at the New York Flower Show for his carnation and snapdragon developments.
Andy was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church Choir for many years, something he loved doing and which gave him much happiness. He was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and sang in their choir until health problems intervened.
Andy was a " lifetime member" of the Laconia Rotary Club, which awarded him a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks No. 876 and served on the Board of the Laconia Salvation Army for many years. He was a rabid Laconia Sachems fan.
Andy loved stamp collecting, music and especially travelling. Perhaps his greatest joy was travelling with his grandchildren — especially to Civil War battlefields! He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and continued playing softball after he moved to Laconia.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Schunk) Steuer, of Laconia, N.H.; two sons, Dr. Kenneth A. Steuer and his wife, Dr. Susan Steuer, of Mattawan, Michigan and Timothy J. Steuer and his wife, Christine, of Laconia. N.H.; a daughter, Julianna K. Nelson, and her husband, Ronald, of Gilford. N. H.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Cahill and her husband, Brent, of St. Paul, Minnesota, Kevin Steuer of Watertown, Mass., Kyle Nelson of Gilford, N.H., Erik Steuer of Laconia, N.H., Magdalena Steuer of Mattawan , Michigan, Andrew Nelson of Gilford, N.H., Julianna Steuer of Mattawan, Michigan and Curtis Nelson of Gilford, N.H.; one great grandson, Blaise Cahill, of St. Paul, Minnesota; a sister, Amalie McCreery, of Florida, one niece and four nephews. Andy was predeceased by his parents, by a sister and a niece.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from noon-2:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246
A Funeral Service will be held following the calling hours at 2:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia, N.H.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, NH.
Flowers are welcome or if preferred, donations in Andy's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia, N. H 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.
Andy was born November 1, 1933 in Sayville, New York, the son of the late Richard and Lina (Maus) Steuer. He was raised and educated in Sayville, New York and served in the U. S. Army National Guard, Rainbow Division, 42nd Infantry 1, Tank Battalion. While living in Sayville, Andy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church for many years. He had a beautiful voice and began singing in a church choir at 5 years old!
Andy moved to Laconia with his family in 1971 to become owners of Whittemore's Flower Shop which they operated with love and pride until 2012. Andy was a familiar face downtown and all over Laconia.
Andy was a floraculturist who was a lifelong grower. He had won many awards at the New York Flower Show for his carnation and snapdragon developments.
Andy was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church Choir for many years, something he loved doing and which gave him much happiness. He was a founding member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and sang in their choir until health problems intervened.
Andy was a " lifetime member" of the Laconia Rotary Club, which awarded him a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks No. 876 and served on the Board of the Laconia Salvation Army for many years. He was a rabid Laconia Sachems fan.
Andy loved stamp collecting, music and especially travelling. Perhaps his greatest joy was travelling with his grandchildren — especially to Civil War battlefields! He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and continued playing softball after he moved to Laconia.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy (Schunk) Steuer, of Laconia, N.H.; two sons, Dr. Kenneth A. Steuer and his wife, Dr. Susan Steuer, of Mattawan, Michigan and Timothy J. Steuer and his wife, Christine, of Laconia. N.H.; a daughter, Julianna K. Nelson, and her husband, Ronald, of Gilford. N. H.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Cahill and her husband, Brent, of St. Paul, Minnesota, Kevin Steuer of Watertown, Mass., Kyle Nelson of Gilford, N.H., Erik Steuer of Laconia, N.H., Magdalena Steuer of Mattawan , Michigan, Andrew Nelson of Gilford, N.H., Julianna Steuer of Mattawan, Michigan and Curtis Nelson of Gilford, N.H.; one great grandson, Blaise Cahill, of St. Paul, Minnesota; a sister, Amalie McCreery, of Florida, one niece and four nephews. Andy was predeceased by his parents, by a sister and a niece.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from noon-2:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246
A Funeral Service will be held following the calling hours at 2:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia, N.H.
Spring burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, NH.
Flowers are welcome or if preferred, donations in Andy's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia, N. H 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.
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 18:55
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Michael A. Edwards, 45
TILTON — Michael Allen Edwards, 45, of 846 Laconia Road, died in Laconia on Sunday, January 13, 2013.
Mike was born March 30, 1967 to Kathleen (Halnon) Edwards and Allen Edwards in Haverhill, Mass. Mike was raised from the age of nine by his mom and his stepfather, Stephen W. Lord.
Mike attended Belmont schools where he was a class officer, participated in most sports and played a major role in the school production of The Wizard of Oz, playing the Scarecrow.
Mike entered the Air Force out of high school and upon completion of his tour of duties, he attended Embry Riddle University achieving a degree in Aeronautical Science.
Michael married Phyllis Lonergan, from Tilton, and had a daughter, Mikaela Rae. They remained in Florida where Mike worked as a flight instructor before returning to New Hampshire, to his beloved lakes and mountains.
Mike worked in the auto business in N.H. for about twenty years. He later married Dana Hedlund and they continued to live in New Hampshire.
Mike liked to call himself "the dog whisperer" and would play for hours with his four footed friends, JD, his beloved Choko and his new follower, Meme. He enjoyed boating and swimming in Lakes Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, bringing Mikaela for rides in the country on his motorcycle, snowmobiling in Pittsburg and was passionate about fishing the Connecticut River and Indian Stream. He provided many laughs this summer with his story of fishing in a kayak, wearing his waders in Moose Pond. His daughter loved to fish with him and Choko. He was a huge fan of the NE Patriots. Mike was zany and full of fun.
Many thanks to his Facebook friends for the many prayers and kind words. It is a comfort for all of us. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Mikaela Edwards, studying Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and her mother, Phyllis Lonergan Edwards; his mother, Kathy, and stepfather, Steve Lord, of Pittsburg, N.H.; his sister, Christine Hajjar, and her husband, Doug, and son, Dylan, of N. Myrtle Beach, S. C.; his step sister, Sarah Lord. of Jackson, N.H.; his father, Allen Edwards; half brothers, Joshua and Kristian Edwards of Myrtle Beach, S. C. and Dana Hedlund McShane; many aunts, uncles and cousins and his companion and best friend, Dollie Naroian, of Tilton, N.H. Mike was predeceased by his special grandparents, Mimi and Baba Edwards, Nana and Gramps Halnon, Grammy Kate and Grampa Bill.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or the Pittsburg Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg, NH 03592.
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.
Mike was born March 30, 1967 to Kathleen (Halnon) Edwards and Allen Edwards in Haverhill, Mass. Mike was raised from the age of nine by his mom and his stepfather, Stephen W. Lord.
Mike attended Belmont schools where he was a class officer, participated in most sports and played a major role in the school production of The Wizard of Oz, playing the Scarecrow.
Mike entered the Air Force out of high school and upon completion of his tour of duties, he attended Embry Riddle University achieving a degree in Aeronautical Science.
Michael married Phyllis Lonergan, from Tilton, and had a daughter, Mikaela Rae. They remained in Florida where Mike worked as a flight instructor before returning to New Hampshire, to his beloved lakes and mountains.
Mike worked in the auto business in N.H. for about twenty years. He later married Dana Hedlund and they continued to live in New Hampshire.
Mike liked to call himself "the dog whisperer" and would play for hours with his four footed friends, JD, his beloved Choko and his new follower, Meme. He enjoyed boating and swimming in Lakes Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee, bringing Mikaela for rides in the country on his motorcycle, snowmobiling in Pittsburg and was passionate about fishing the Connecticut River and Indian Stream. He provided many laughs this summer with his story of fishing in a kayak, wearing his waders in Moose Pond. His daughter loved to fish with him and Choko. He was a huge fan of the NE Patriots. Mike was zany and full of fun.
Many thanks to his Facebook friends for the many prayers and kind words. It is a comfort for all of us. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Mikaela Edwards, studying Marine Biology at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and her mother, Phyllis Lonergan Edwards; his mother, Kathy, and stepfather, Steve Lord, of Pittsburg, N.H.; his sister, Christine Hajjar, and her husband, Doug, and son, Dylan, of N. Myrtle Beach, S. C.; his step sister, Sarah Lord. of Jackson, N.H.; his father, Allen Edwards; half brothers, Joshua and Kristian Edwards of Myrtle Beach, S. C. and Dana Hedlund McShane; many aunts, uncles and cousins and his companion and best friend, Dollie Naroian, of Tilton, N.H. Mike was predeceased by his special grandparents, Mimi and Baba Edwards, Nana and Gramps Halnon, Grammy Kate and Grampa Bill.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or the Pittsburg Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club, 17 Dickson Lane, Pittsburg, NH 03592.
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 Wednesday, 16 January 2013 23:22
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