MEREDITH — Eleanor Archibald, 87, passed away on Aug. 23, 2026, at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith.
Eleanor was born on July 8, 1939, in Laconia, the daughter of the late Lionel Dupont and Mary (Lavernoich) Dupont.
Eleanor was the office administrator for MOLEX. She enjoyed quilting, reading and doing word searches.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter Christine Archibald and her wife Darcy Crisp; son Peter Dupont (and late wife Lori); grandchildren Ashley Dupont, Whittney Dalton, Amber Gibbons, Lexus LaFoe; six great-grandchildren; as well as her beloved cat Tiggy. In addition to her parents, Eleanor is predeceased by her husband, Howard Michael “Mike” Archibald, brother James R. Dupont, sister Frances White, and her beloved dog Happy.
A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Tardif Park, 51 Crescent St., Laconia.
Eleanor will be laid to rest in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.
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