Barbara E. Leonard, 91

BELMONT — Barbara E. (Lawrence) Leonard, 91, of 7 Nelson Ct., Belmont, died late Friday afternoon, December 31, 2010, at the Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia.

She was born December 17, 1919, in Canterbury, the daughter of the late Ernest L. and Laura M. (Fletcher) Lawrence Sr.. She had been a resident of Laconia since 1938, moving to Belmont several years ago.

Before her retirement, she was employed as a stitcher for Laconia Shoe Co.

Barbara was the wife of the late George H. Leonard, who died in 1980, and is survived by a son and his wife, Tracy W. and Teffany Leonard of Northfield; a daughter, Clara V. Rollins of Belmont; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; three sisters, Teresa M. Phillips of Belmont, Ina F. Burbank of Laconia and Sarah P. "Sally" Decato of Canterbury; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Arlo Leonard, granddaughter Maranda Leonard, great grandson Christopher Leonard, and brothers Lauren L. Lawrence, Ernest L. Lawrence Jr., Lloyd L. Lawrence and Victor M. Lawrence.

There are no calling hours. Friends and relatives are invited to attend graveside services on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 11 am in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, with the Rev. Michael C. Graham, pastor of the Gilford Community Church, officiating.

The Dewhirst Funeral home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements.