Ella L. Trulson, 95

LACONIA — Ella Linnea Trulson, 95, passed away on Jan. 8, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at Genesis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Laconia.

She was born on Aug. 12, 1919, in Worcester, Mass., to Nils Swanson and Anna (Holmberg) Swanson.

In 1945, Ella married Alden Trulson and settled in Arlington, Mass., where they raised their two daughters.

Ella was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington and was known as a devoted wife and mother, a caring neighbor and dear friend to many. The latter part of her life was spent near family in Laconia, where she was involved in several organizations. Ella was a former president and member of the Laconia Elders Friendship Club, member of the Belmont Senior Center and active in the Mallard Cove community.

Ella adored a good time and was commonly known as the life of the party wherever she went.

Ella is survived by her two daughters, Linda Stevens of Rochester, and Janyce Forsberg and her husband Donald of Laconia. She was also blessed with five grandchildren, Craig Stevens and Jodi Collins of Rochester, Glenn Stevens and his wife Laura of Franklin, Mass., Becky Herrmann and her husband Marc of Loudon, Christian Forsberg and his wife Kelly of Loudon, and Erika Sheppard and her husband Paul of Henniker. The greatest loves of her life and her biggest fans were her nine great-grandchildren: Anna, Todd, Julia, Katelyn, Ella, Jack, Matthew, Thomas and Ryan.

They vow to continue her legacy of laughter, love, family, good times and to always root for the Red Sox.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at the Laconia Congregational Church, 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH. There will be a burial the following day, Jan. 15, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Medford Street in Arlington, Mass.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laconia Congregational Church Dorcas Fund, 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH 03246; or Spaulding High School Music Scholarship Fund, Attn: Joanne Houston, 130 Wakefield St., Rochester, NH 03867.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.