Alice Hurst, 89

Alice (née Blaisdell) LaCourse Hurst, 89, of Northfield, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by loving family on Jan. 21, 2026.

She was predeceased by her parents, Eva and Ellis Blaisdell; husband Robert Hurst Sr.; brothers Edwin, Melvin, David, Robert and Roger Blaisdell; sister Mildred (Sanborn) Shaw; daughters-in-law Shelly (Palmer) LaCourse and Raven (Kelso) Blaisdell; and son-in-law Robert Dahlberg.

She is survived by her children, Shirley Anderson and husband Cameron, Janine Dahlberg, Patricia LaCourse, Kenneth LaCourse and wife Louise, Paul Blaisdell, John LaCourse Jr. and wife Susan, Gordon LaCourse, and Peggy Fuller; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her cherished friend Phyllis Sweeney.

During her childhood, both Alice and her immediate family were heavily involved in the Winnisquam Grange No. 198 in Lochmere, serving as Grange masters, secretary, treasurer, and juvenile officers. The Grange brought together members in a social and family-oriented environment for advancement of the agricultural lifestyle.

Alice graduated from Laconia High School in 1954, and spent her early life following her former husband through his military career, including several American states, Germany and Turkey. In later life, she enjoyed camping, cruising the Mississippi and Alaska, and puttering about home with her husband and love of her life, Bob. She also cared for several of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

While raising her children and grandchildren, she was very active in their lives as a Girl Scout leader and cheerleader at their many sporting events. She was a constant presence in her children’s, grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s lives. After raising her children, she was employed at Munchkin Manor in Tilton, and is remembered by numerous parents and children of the Munchkin Manor family. She was also employed by Contigiani’s Catering Service, in Laconia, for many years and is fondly remembered by the Contigiani family and fellow employees. She took great joy in volunteering at the Isaiah 61 Café in Laconia and with the Raven Gael Blaisdell Foundation at Hall Memorial Library in Northfield.

She made friends wherever she went and is known for accepting everyone individually, without judgment or qualification. Her status as “Mom” extends well beyond biology to more people than we can count.

Family and friends are welcome to share in a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Tilton Senior Center (formerly the Winnisquam Grange). A private burial will take place at a later date.

Her family extends heartfelt appreciation to Granite VNA for their advice, support, and gentle care of both Alice and her family members. We cannot praise them enough for the way they eased us through our journey.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Raven Gael Blaisdell Foundation at Hall Memorial Library, 18 Park St., Northfield, NH 03276.